Spacetop Unveils Windows App to Transform Laptops into Expansive AR Workspaces

Late last year, Sightful was like, “Hey, let’s switch things up,” and they ditched their funky laptop with AR glasses. Instead, they shifted gears to make some AR workspace software for Windows. Enter Spacetop for Windows—a new way to turn your surroundings into this private digital screen space. Pretty wild, right?

Remember their old gear? Spacetop plays nice with XREAL AR glasses, but now it’s aiming for a wider crowd. So if you’re cozying up with the latest from Dell, HP, Lenovo—you name it—this stuff’s for you.

Originally, they were all about a quirky ‘headless’ laptop using something called SpaceOS. But in Oct 2024, they pressed pause, offered refunds, and there went their $1,900 Spacetop G1 plans. The reason? Neural processing units. Yeah, NPUs are a thing and they’re apparently big on cranking up AR’s power and battery juju.

Anyway—wait, what was I saying? Ah, right—the Spacetop Bundle! It’s out now for $899, packing in some XREAL Air 2 Ultra AR glasses (normally $699) and a yearlong Spacetop sub. After that, it’s $200 a year. Optional lenses? Sure, but they cost extra. Pop in some single-vision inserts for $50 or progressives for $150. Choices!

Here’s what’s recommended: Dell XPS Core Ultra 7, HP Elitebook, Lenovo Yoga Slim, you get the drift. And that list—oh man—it’s like a never-ending scroll since more gadgets are joining the band with Intel Core Ultra 7/9 processors as we speak.

Features? Yeah, they’re packing a punch:

– Apps: All the faves Windows folks use daily.
– Smooth moves: Control your space with a few key taps.
– Travel fun: Work on the go—plane, train, or couch sprawl.
– Display: Oh, it adjusts to light. Crystal clear.
– Familiar OS: Like home but in spatial style.
– Light specs: Easy on the nose at 83g.
– Mega display: Big 100” screen—like a cinema, but work.

Ergonomics are a thing too—less neck or eye strain. Who needs squinting at tiny screens?

And with over $61M backing them, Sightful’s got chops. Founded by folks from PrimeSense, Magic Leap, Broadcom—they’ve settled in cities from Tel Aviv to Taiwan. Curious? Go dig around to learn more about Spacetop for Windows.