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Entry Level StereoMirror FAQ

Does it still perform like a StereoMirror?

For the most part yes. Take a look at the grid comparing the features of our entry level and high performance lines. The SD1710 offers many of the key performance benefits of the high performance line. The main trade-offs for the entry level model are increased cross-talk and lower brightness.

Feature	High-performance line (SD2420W, SD2620W)	Entry-level line (SD1710)
Cross talk	<1/2%	0.5 to 5%
Resolution	1920x1200	1280x1024
Brightness through polarized glasses	200 cd/m² or more	70 cd/m² or more
Compatibility	OpenGL, DirectX and side-by-side stereo applications	Same
Flicker-free	Yes	Yes
Full stereo-resolution for multiple users looking at the same image	Yes	Yes
Graphic card compatibility	nVidia Quadro, ATI FireGL, others	Same
Includes polarized glasses	Yes, five pairs	Same
Warranty	1-year standard, 3-year and 5-year extended available	Same

What applications is it best for?

The new SD1710 is compatible with the same software and can be used for the same applications as the rest of our StereoMirror line. It can be used for photogrammetry, computational chemistry, mechanical design, virtual simulation, PC gaming and many others.

How will my users be affected?

Some users may notice a slight increase in cross-talk, also called "bleed through" or "ghosting". Cross talk is the faint appearance of part of the left eye image as seen by the right eye and vice-versa. A bright area in the left image may be noticed if the corresponding area of the left image is dark. For most users this should not be an issue. It should be noted that the SD1710 cross-talk is still superior to most other stereoscopic display technologies.

The SD1710 only offers 1280x1024 resolution in stereo, while the larger, high performance models offer up to 1920x1200 resolution.

How will my organization be affected?

Your organization can now afford to offer StereoMirror products for even occasional use. The 40% drop in price enables your organization to deploy StereoMirrors throughout the organization. This is ideal for photogrammetry production houses and pharmaceutical development divisions.

How do I decide between the entry level or high performance line?

The decision will likely center around the frequency of use, the stereo image quality requirements and the criticality of the application. The lower the frequency of use, the more likely the entry level line will provide acceptable StereoMirror performance at an affordable price point. A desire for higher resolution and the more critical the application, the more likely the high performance line will be a better solution.

Does it look any different than the original SD1710?

There will be some minor changes in the stand, but otherwise it should look the same as the original SD1710.

What software applications is it compatible with?

The new SD1710 is compatible with the same software applications that work with any other StereoMirror. See http://www.planar3d.com/3d-configuration/general/#opengl.

What video cards is it compatible with?

It will work with the same video cards that are recommended for use with all of our StereoMirror products. See the compatible graphics card list.

What's the new price?

The new SD1710 is available at a list price of $2,395. This represents a 37% discount from the original version.

How can Planar make this new product and cost savings possible?

Planar combined its expertise with 3D stereoscopic displays and its global supply chain to reengineer the SD1710 design. This effort enabled the team to maintain the core StereoMirror performance, while lowering the cost of a system at this size.

Can it be used for PC gaming?

Yes. Similar to any other StereoMirror, the SD1710 works with many PC games, producing a more immersive experience for the player.

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