A workaholic tech writer shares how XReal One AR glasses revolutionized his ability to work on cramped economy flights by providing a personal, virtual screen, eliminating space constraints and enhancing productivity.
The article details how a tech writer, previously unable to work on laptops in economy class due to space limitations, discovered the XReal One AR glasses as a game-changer. These glasses replace a laptop screen with a virtual, floating display, allowing the user to work with their laptop lid barely open, thus saving space and ensuring privacy. The author highlights using the glasses to mirror a laptop's display, avoiding disturbance to other passengers. For those without a laptop, the XReal Beam Pro companion device offers a customized Android 3D interface, supporting up to two side-by-side apps and creating a virtual screen equivalent to 147 inches for movies or work. A Protoarc folding Bluetooth keyboard can be paired for typing. Samsung phone users (like the Galaxy Z Flip 7) can directly connect the glasses and use Dex mode for a desktop-like experience, bypassing the Beam Pro. While largely positive, caveats include the glasses drawing power from the connected device (though the Beam Pro mitigates this), and they aren't a full laptop replacement for quick tasks, nor are they ideal as a second screen due to potential headaches. Overall, the XReal One glasses are presented as a revolutionary tool for frequent travelers seeking productivity or enhanced entertainment on flights.
