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(Image credit: Visual Intruments) Transparent displays aren't perhaps as groundbreaking as they once used to be. We've seen plenty of see-through OLED TVs, laptops, and even DIY projects as of late. However, getting a transparent screen to make sense practically has always been a real challenge, especially when that screen will be your primary medium of choice for work. Visual Instruments is here to change that with its "Phantom" monitor designed to replace the conventional display on your desk.
It claims to be the world's first "transparent computer monitor" but goes quite light on the details. In the FAQ section, the company mentions the monitor is powered by technology similar to HUDs in aircraft or vehicles, which is the most polished way of achieving a see-through look. The panel itself isn't transparent, but rather a screen is reflected onto glass using mirrors — teleprompter style — as opposed to transparent OLEDs or projection.
However, Visual Instruments says that the Phantom has dynamic opacity, meaning you can adjust how transparent it is, seemingly driving it all the way up to be completely opaque like a regular screen. The company says the transparency is adjustable, and you can switch between at least three different presets, which would make it quite versatile if executed well.
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- https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/SPONSORED_LINK_URL
- https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/the-phantom-claims-to-be-the-worlds-first-transparent-computer-monitor-touts-5-000-nits-of-hdr-brightness-24-inch-4k-panel-from-virtual-instruments-launches-q4#main
- https://www.tomshardware.com
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