free 3D anime display on your desk with ELF
Key Points:
- Sony has launched the ELF-MN1, a compact 6-inch screenless 3D LCD display that allows users to view digital figures, special content, and anime avatars without glasses or a headset, using eye-tracking technology for optimal viewing.
- The display features a 1,080×2,160 resolution with a pixel density of 403ppi, a 3,840 x 2,160-pixel LCD panel at 60 Hz, a 1,350:1 contrast ratio, and a maximum brightness of 470 nits, making it Sony’s highest pixel density Spatial Reality Device to date.
- The ELF-MN1 requires a smartphone or laptop with specific hardware capabilities, including a fast processor, USB-C with DP Alt Mode or 4K 60P output support, and at least 16GB RAM on desktops or laptops.
- It supports HoloModel digital figures from Gugenka, enabling licensed anime characters to appear as 3D collectibles on the display, which also includes a one-watt stereo speaker for audio playback.
- The device will be available for testing at Sony Stores in Japan starting November 20 and will go on sale there on December 11 for 54,000 yen (around $340).