Global sales of 3D notebooks in 2010 are expected to reach only 150,000-200,000 units, according to sources from Taiwan-based makers.

3D notebooks include high-end models using Nvidia's active shutter glasses solution and priced at US$1,500-2,000 with online game players as target customers and low-end models using passive polarization glasses from Wistron, which are sold at up to US$1,000, the sources pointed out.

The low shipment volumes in 2010 are because the devices mainly target high-end enthusiast gamers, while the industry currently only has limited companies developing related products and content. The drawbacks such as price of shutter glasses-based models and limited content for the polarization glasses-based models are also reasons for the low demand, but as more global players are joining the industry, the 3D notebook market has a chance of blooming.

HP's recently launched 17.3-inch Nvidia solution-based Envy 3D is currently priced at around US$2,000, while Asustek is also ready to launch a 17-inch 3D notebook using Nvidia's solution with Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and an expected price of US$1,500-2,000, in October 2010.

As for entry-level models, Lenovo's IdeaPad Y560d, featuring Wistron's solution is being promoted for as low as US$979 in some markets. Dell is also set to launch a passive polarization glasses-based 3D notebook, priced at around US$1,000 in October.

On the other hand, although Acer's Aspire 5745DG 3D notebook uses Nvidia' 3D solution, since the company is using lower-end specifications for other components, the company only priced the device at US$1,000.

By: DocMemory
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