This review first appeared in Issue 357 ofPC Pro.
How does it work?
Other than running Lenovos software, thats it.
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Sit in front of the monitor at a normal viewing distance and it will work.
Or you’re able to open Lenovos 3D Master app and open a supported file key in directly.
Results with other peoples models are hit and miss.
According to the manual, you need GTX 1050 graphics or above.
The app did work on the Asus Vivobook Pro 15OLED, but I wasnt taken by the effects.
Lenovo needs to provide something similar.
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The 3D features work best - or at least simplest - over a USB-C connection.
Few desktop graphics cards offer this as an option, and its highly unlikely that your existing desktopworkstationdoes.
I have worse news for Mac users: its currently only compatible withWindows 10and 11.
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Time to buy amobile workstation, perhaps.
Color accuracy is yet another strength.
Aside from this, the visible colors were almost all under 1 and effectively perfect to the visible eye.
I wouldnt recommend this monitor to people wanting to editHDRvideo, though, as its peak brightness is 322cd/m2.
At least its response times are good, with 4ms grey-to-grey if you use the Extreme overdrive setting.
But theres good news.
First is the dedicated button for switching between the four video inputs.
Second is that you could allocate shortcuts to the joystick.
The software offers far richer options than that menu, including automatically switching color modes based on the app.
Not all your software will be detected, though; for instance, there was no sign of Sketchup.
And although theres one user preset, your color options are minimal.
Again, the Eizo wins here.
Bezel extras
The ThinkVisions front bezel is more noteworthy than most.
At the rear, vertical lines help to disguise the central bulge that contains the sophisticated electronics inside.
Theres one more surprise.
Time to buy?
The stand even includes a place to hold your phone upright, but sadly it doesnt offer wireless charging.
So, should you buy the ThinkVision 27 3D?
By that point I hope to have also reviewed Acers rival offering, the SpatialLabs View Pro 27.
Clearly, the ThinkVision 27 3D isnt a mainstream monitor.
And the fact the 3D effects only work on Windows diminish its appeal.
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