MSI and ASUS show off 3D all-in-ones at CeBIT

There's no escaping that 3D trend, that's for sure. Both ASUS and MSI are demoing 3D versions of their respective all-in-one PCs here at CeBIT, though both companies say they are just concept models at this point. ASUS' 3D Eee Top wasn't up and running, but there was a pair of NVIDIA-branded glasses next to it which hints that they may be exploring putting 3D Vision into its touchscreen system. We had better luck at MSI, where we got to put on a rather large pair of shades and watch some very happy show-goers play Left 4 Dead in 3D. We're not sure what to make of the 3D in a touchscreen all-in-one thing, but it was pretty cool to just tap the screen to enable some three-dimensional images. Hit the break for a quick video of MSI's 3D Wind Top.

MSI and ASUS 3D all-in-ones at CeBIT

[Mr Oos Posted Mar 2nd 2010 8:04PM]

Opinion not available.

[New Reformation Posted Mar 2nd 2010 8:06PM]

Unfortunately, the status of the product in store is currently the same status as the embedded video, 'Not Available'

[Prevacator Posted Mar 2nd 2010 8:16PM]

I'm getting so sick of this 3D crap. I can't wait till this gimmick is over. I just want to get a 120Hz 16:10 aspect ratio monitor. But nooooooooooooooooo, they all have to be 16:9, because everyone wants it to fall in line with 1080p 3D movies. BAH!

[synthesis777 Posted Mar 2nd 2010 8:37PM]

@Prevacator

Agreed.

3D is cool once in awhile but definitely not necessary more often than once in a blue moon.

I'd rather see display makers concentrating on NEW technologies.

[magallanes Posted Mar 3rd 2010 7:26AM]

@synthesis777

I recently purchased a 3d lcd and frankly it is a bargain. Between a 3d screen and a non-3d screen the difference in price is just a few bucks.

For example :a lcd 22" fullhd with 3d feature cost about $300 (tax + importation included), while a conventional lcd 19" non-full hd is about $230.

The real trouble is in the "3d shaders", nivida true vision can cost about $250.

[HansImGlueck Posted Mar 2nd 2010 9:14PM]

I want 3D games in a full body HID, with force feedback and all, and pronto!

[The Architect Posted Mar 2nd 2010 9:20PM]

I like PIE!

[Dano900 Posted Mar 2nd 2010 9:38PM]

"...just concept models."

Seriously?

Sigh, guess I'll have to save for another day until the AIO of my dreams comes out :\

[Dannyp32 Posted Mar 2nd 2010 10:08PM]

Ugh next computer annoyance...3D advertisement :/