Lenovo's Smart Glasses Make a Light Impact Without a Camera
In a move that could be seen as a nod to those who prioritize form over function, Lenovo has released its first pair of smart glasses, the V1. These slender spectacles boast an astonishing weight of just 38 grams, making them almost 10-14 grams lighter than their direct competitor, Meta's Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 and Gen 2 AI glasses.
However, this featherweight design comes with a caveat - Lenovo's V1 smart glasses do not come equipped with a camera. This omission may prove to be a major drawback for those looking to utilize the glasses' full potential in areas such as video recording while biking or playing sports. Moreover, enthusiasts of computer vision, which relies on AI capabilities like text translation and object recognition, will also be disappointed by this decision.
But Lenovo's V1 is not entirely devoid of innovation. The micro LED screen boasts an impressive 2,000 nits of brightness, making it suitable for use in monocular or binocular modes. Moreover, the glasses feature a teleprompter mode that enables users to utilize the display for presentations. On the software side, Lenovo's integration of its own voice assistant promises real-time translation, voice commands, and voice queries.
Lenovo's V1 serves as a reminder that manufacturers are still grappling with consumer preferences regarding features and hardware priorities. Will consumers prioritize weight and form over certain functionalities? The answer will have to wait until the glasses hit the market on November 9th, available for preorder at around $560. For now, Lenovo's decision to hold back on camera technology may be seen as a calculated risk, aimed squarely at appealing to a more niche audience.
In a move that could be seen as a nod to those who prioritize form over function, Lenovo has released its first pair of smart glasses, the V1. These slender spectacles boast an astonishing weight of just 38 grams, making them almost 10-14 grams lighter than their direct competitor, Meta's Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 and Gen 2 AI glasses.
However, this featherweight design comes with a caveat - Lenovo's V1 smart glasses do not come equipped with a camera. This omission may prove to be a major drawback for those looking to utilize the glasses' full potential in areas such as video recording while biking or playing sports. Moreover, enthusiasts of computer vision, which relies on AI capabilities like text translation and object recognition, will also be disappointed by this decision.
But Lenovo's V1 is not entirely devoid of innovation. The micro LED screen boasts an impressive 2,000 nits of brightness, making it suitable for use in monocular or binocular modes. Moreover, the glasses feature a teleprompter mode that enables users to utilize the display for presentations. On the software side, Lenovo's integration of its own voice assistant promises real-time translation, voice commands, and voice queries.
Lenovo's V1 serves as a reminder that manufacturers are still grappling with consumer preferences regarding features and hardware priorities. Will consumers prioritize weight and form over certain functionalities? The answer will have to wait until the glasses hit the market on November 9th, available for preorder at around $560. For now, Lenovo's decision to hold back on camera technology may be seen as a calculated risk, aimed squarely at appealing to a more niche audience.
. I mean, who says you need a camera to make a pair of glasses useful? The fact that they've gone for a super lightweight design is definitely a win in terms of comfort and wearability 
. However, I can see how not having a camera would be a major letdown for some users - think about all the cool augmented reality experiences you could have 
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. 2,000 nits of brightness is no joke! And I love the idea of having a teleprompter mode for presentations 
. It's clear they've put thought into what users actually need from their smart glasses.
. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out in terms of user adoption and demand for the V1.
. It'll be fascinating to see if consumers respond positively to their new smart glasses when they hit the market on November 9th 
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. I mean, the weight is insane, 38g is like something you'd find in a super thin wallet 
! But omg, no camera?! That's a major bummer for all us techies who wanna record vids while biking or playing sports 
. I get it tho, maybe they're trying to make them more "premium" or something? And the micro LED screen and teleprompter mode sound pretty cool though 
. I dunno, I'd still wanna know how much storage is gonna come with these things since you can't record vids without a camera 
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And the teleprompter mode sounds super useful for presentations. So maybe this decision is more of a calculated risk to appeal to people who care about weight and design? We'll have to wait and see how it goes down when they come out on Nov 9th 
, almost like wearing nothin' 
. But, not havin' a camera's gonna be a major letdown for some folks 
, especially those who wanna record vids while playin' sports or bikin' 
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! And the teleprompter mode and voice assistant are nice touches 
. Will weight & form win out over camera tech? Only time (and pre-orders) will tell 
. But on the other hand, I worry that Lenovo is playing a bit too safe by skipping out on camera tech 
! and 2k nits of brightness on the screen? mind blown 
plus the teleprompter mode for presentations sounds like a total game changer for me 
can't wait to get mine on november 9th!!! 
I guess it's just too early to tell, but maybe Lenovo is onto something with their target audience... who knows, might be a good option for my adult kids who just need a fancy display for work 
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It feels like they're holding out for some other tech to catch up. And don't even get me started on the weight - that's one thing I'll actually miss about my old glasses 
but hey, if people really wanna be able to see their surroundings without having a giant screen in front of their face, maybe they'll still go for it 
