Lenovo ThinkReality A3 PC Edition smart glasses
Mfg # 20V7Z9AKXX
CDW # 6707438
| UNSPSC 52161500
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Advance productivity with ThinkReality A3 - Lenovo's versatile smart glasses for the enterprise. Ultraportable and comfortable, these augmented reality (AR) glasses create a customized, expanded personal workspace anywhere, from a virtual monitor at home, to guided schematics on the factory floor.
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Lenovo ThinkReality A3 PC Edition smart glasses is rated
2.60 out of
5 by
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
mres from
Limited functionality/Questionable design choices
Good:
- Feels like a premium product on my face but hinge for left temple is slightly wobbly
- Satisfactory for watching videos and browsing web
- VDM app allows you to adjust screen size and depth, extend your Windows Desktop to 3 virtual monitors, and switch between virtual monitors that stay in place (SLAM mode) and one that moves with your head movement (Vehicle mode - though there's a warning that says this mode causes damage to the glasses for some reason)
Bad:
- Very small FoV
- Not good for reading unless you adjust to a satisfactory level
- Games run slow unless you have a beefy PC
- The cable that comes with the glass gets really hot running the VDM program after prolonged use and still remains warm even when the VDM app is not running
- VDM app often displays a checkerboard pattern when switching presets (have to reset by closing program or unplugging/plugging cable)
- Spawns processes that run alongside VDM and continue to run after closing VDM
- Does work with Windows tablet machines but VDM disables the touch screen keyboard making it totally useless
- Vehicle mode only extends primary monitor and doesn't mirror primary monitor
Ugly:
- Unusual requirement of being compatible only with a specific brand of phone (Motorola)
- Even if you happen to have a Motorola phone, connecting it to the glass causes the display to mirror in the reverse order (left lens displays right half of screen, right displays left half) making it completely useless for the phone it was designed for! (NOTE: apparently this is intended behaviour and you have to open a ticket with Qualcomm for them to register your phone in order to get the "update" or "apps" that allow you to "mirror" or "extend" your phone to browse chrome or youtube; that is if they respond). Seems like a hassle to go from Lenovo->Motorola->Qualcomm just to mirror the phone it was designed for!
- SDK works on Motorola phones if you are a hobbyist wanting to experiment with AR/VR/XR apps although the sample apps Qualcomm provides are choppy, slow, and real janky! The phone and cable gets really hot and battery drains quickly after running the sample apps. Can't also play with any webXR/webAR apps in Chrome since the display is oddly split as described above.
This product just doesn't work out of the box and requires an unnecessary amount of red tape just for a satisfactory experience. No idea who the audience is, why this is being sold to the public and why the odd requirements, strange behaviors, design choices, severely restricted functionality and poor performance but if you want virtual monitors for PC or phone look the other way.
Date published: 2024-12-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TrackPointIsGoated from
Good but a little gimmicky
This is based on my experience of the ThinkReality A3 Smart Glasses for a few hours. While my experience was limited due to my need for corrective lenses, I have some thoughts to share.
What I Like:
Triple Display Anywhere: The ability to have three virtual displays wherever you are is incredibly impressive. It adds a new level of productivity and convenience.
Build Quality: The glasses feel solid and well-constructed, giving a sense of durability.
Concept/Novelty: The idea of smart glasses with such advanced features is exciting and innovative.
What I Dislike:
Weight: The glasses are quite heavy, which becomes uncomfortable, especially during extended use.
Inability to Wear Prescription Glasses: Even the smallest frames of my prescription glasses do not fit under the ThinkReality A3, which is a significant drawback for those who need corrective lenses.
Price of Prescription Lens Inserts: The cost of the proprietary prescription lens inserts is quite high.
Availability in Canada: Unfortunately, no Canadian retailer currently provides the proprietary lens inserts, making it difficult to fully utilize the glasses.
Overall, the ThinkReality A3 Smart Glasses have a lot of potential, but there are some significant hurdles for those who require corrective lenses. If these issues are addressed, they could be a game-changer in the world of smart glasses.
Date published: 2024-10-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Disappointed 5000 from
Dead product? No new updates?!
The glasses are so nice. The frames are like the perfect size. Unfortunately the A3 glasses are functionally horrible. Customer service told me it is a dead product and the software will not receive any new updates. So uh…. Yeah. Done.
Date published: 2025-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
James Moutoux from
A3 Smartglasses, Not quite there yet!
These glasses are really a great leap forward in bringing augmented reality to the workplace. The potential here is huge. However, they are in the infancy stage of what they can do. I purchased these to give myself the ability to have multiple screens when i was working in the field or travelling.
First lets talk about the physical quality of the A3 Smart glasses. They are very sturdy, and have a bit of weight to them. They do not feel cheaply build. The charging cable it came with can be a bit short and does feel a bit tedious at times when you tangle yourself up. You will feel the heat that is generated from these glasses and prolonged use can be a tad uncomfortable from the heat. The one big problem on the hardware i have is the viewing space. You can create big virtual screens to work from however viewing them is like having 2 square cutouts your looking thru. This means you either scale the screens really small or you are moving your head a lot to move along the screen.
Now the software and quality of the image. The primary screen unfortunately is just a mirror of your main screen. This cannot be changed and feels a bit pointless. They should have left the main screen on your laptop and let you form independent screens around this. The other really big pet peeve I have with these is the ability to adjust the screens. They have tilt and and swivel control which is great. However, they ignored the fact that when you turn your head the angle you view the screen at is not ideal. They should have provided a way to rotate the angle of your screens so they are not 90 degrees. The other part of the display that is frustrating is where you can place the screens. It is not really free motion and seems to snap to specific areas making it difficult to fine tune where your virtual screens are. The one thing i do like is the image quality. It really is quite sharp. Paired with my P15 Gen2 I get a fairly decent 4k primary screen resolution and the secondary screens are 1920x1080 which is not bad. Being able to have portrait or landscape screens is quite a nice feature. Another side note, they ability to pair it with a smartphone is great and sounds like the experience is much better then when on a laptop is great, except they only pair with Motorola phones. This is disappointing since many of us do not use those phones. I really hope they open this up to other powerful smartphones in the future.
Overall I like the direction that Lenovo is going with their new A3 smart glasses and augmented reality for business use however, I do not think they are worth the large price tag they come with at this time. Give Lenovo a few years to really dial in the hardware and software before you consider them for real business use.
Date published: 2022-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mannaz from
Not for me, complicated and convoluted
They definitely aren't for a normal consumer, they require all kinds of licenses and specific programs to work and it's really nit stated in the product page
Date published: 2024-12-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
VasiliyTheBest from
Far from perfect
Do not expect much. The technology is too early stage.
Date published: 2024-12-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ogbriz from
Perfect
Using them in replacement of three monitors right now and couldn’t be happier
Date published: 2023-01-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Steve U E from
NO SAS
Setup was a snap and little to now SAS from long time use age.
Date published: 2025-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MIchael AC from
I would look at other Options
After using these for a few weeks. I couldn't give it anymore the 2 stars. The first star was for its lightweight design. Not bad compared to others. The other star was for how many screens you can add in the display. I was working with 9 screens. I know, crazy! Now for the problems. The refresh rate on these at 60hz is way too slow for just 1 display. As I looked around the one display it was a blurry image until I stopped moving. then it cleared up. If I added more screens, it just got worse. The cable that comes with the glasses are too short. No hand gestures didn't help. Trying to type was a pain. Had to keep lifting the glasses to see the keyboard. The unit also got hot on my head. I had to cool off every 30min. All jokes aside I would look at other Options.
Date published: 2025-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CarolBaskin from
Good but a little gimmicky
This is based on my experience of the ThinkReality A3 Smart Glasses for a few hours. While my experience was limited due to my need for corrective lenses, I have some thoughts to share.
What I Like:
Triple Display Anywhere: The ability to have three virtual displays wherever you are is incredibly impressive. It adds a new level of productivity and convenience.
Build Quality: The glasses feel solid and well-constructed, giving a sense of durability.
Concept/Novelty: The idea of smart glasses with such advanced features is exciting and innovative.
What I Dislike:
Weight: The glasses are quite heavy, which becomes uncomfortable, especially during extended use.
Inability to Wear Prescription Glasses: Even the smallest frames of my prescription glasses do not fit under the ThinkReality A3, which is a significant drawback for those who need corrective lenses.
Price of Prescription Lens Inserts: The cost of the proprietary prescription lens inserts is quite high.
Availability in Canada: Unfortunately, no Canadian retailer currently provides the proprietary lens inserts, making it difficult to fully utilize the glasses.
Overall, the ThinkReality A3 Smart Glasses have a lot of potential, but there are some significant hurdles for those who require corrective lenses. If these issues are addressed, they could be a game-changer in the world of smart glasses.
Date published: 2024-10-18T00:00:00-04:00