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Apple plans a slow, appointment-only rollout of Vision Pro

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Re: Apple plans a slow, appointment-only rollout of Vision Pro

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Post by makeitdouble »

Version467 wrote: post #85

The Bigscreen beyond requires a face scan and generates a custom interface to fit each persons face perfectly. Everything I've read indicates that this actually improves fit and comfort. It helps that the bigscreen beyond is incredibly light and small, but the face scan doesn't seem to be a gimmick. The Vision Pro might end up a complete failure, but requiring an appointment and a face scan is not a sign for this.

This also means the device will be suboptimal for anyone other than the primary wearer.

While the personalized parts can probably be bought for a whole household and swapped by the user, when including lens correction for instance it's just not practical and it becomes a single owner device.

Re: Apple plans a slow, appointment-only rollout of Vision Pro

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Post by mberning »

gibbitz wrote: post #24

Even if they came to my house to fit me with it I wouldn't buy it. What problem is it solving for someone other than Apple? We've been seeing this AR pipe-dream for 10+ years and it hasn't caught on. Not because the technology was bad, but because people just don't want it. What Apple is missing here is that people wanted the iPhone (a phone with an iPod built in) for years before it was even officially announced as…

I think they are building all this on the hope that they can convince tech addicted kids to strap this stupid ass thing on for many hours per day. I think “on the person” computing devices are reaching their “peak tobacco” moment. Every day more and more people realize how bad it is for your mental and physical health and decide to unplug more and more.

Re: Apple plans a slow, appointment-only rollout of Vision Pro

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Post by scarface_74 »

bombcar wrote: post #108
giobox wrote: post #21

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> Plus even in the U.S Apple Store's aren't that common There are 270+ Apple stores in the US, I don't have the figures to hand but an overwhelming percentage of the country's actual population live within an hour of an Apple store. They are common, frankly. I'm not defending the decision to require a store visit here, but lets not paint a picture of Apple store availability that doesn't exist. The number of people w…

That’s about one apple store for every twenty Walmarts.

I’m not going to drive out of my way to pick up some Rustler jeans.

But I will to buy electronic gear or even to get my right AirPod replaced that I dropped in the water when I was on a boat in Cabos…

Re: Apple plans a slow, appointment-only rollout of Vision Pro

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Post by scarface_74 »

chongli wrote: post #93
upon_drumhead wrote: post #60

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They showed in the demo the switching lenses was easy as they are magnetic. Likely the upfront issues would be getting everyone their personalized lenses, but actually using seems like it would be easy.

Even if they’re magnetic and easy to swap, it sounds a LOT clunkier than just handing someone an iPad. People are going to lose the lenses all over the place. Heck, my dad loses his phone multiple times a week, necessitating a quick phone call to track it down. Are the lenses going to include built-in AirTags so people can locate them?

So how do you propose you make a good experience for people who need prescription glasses?

Re: Apple plans a slow, appointment-only rollout of Vision Pro

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Post by fotta »

MegaDeKay wrote: post #38

"Gurman says Apple will ensure that the Vision Pro fits the wearer and also outfit the device with prescription lens inserts if needed" I wear prescription glasses and have gone from single vision to progressive lenses that are stupid expensive. Worse, my prescription changes every visit to the optometrist. How sensitive is the headset's performance to my prescription, how expensive would replacement lenses be, and h…

I wonder how that’s going to work with differing pupillary distances?

Re: Apple plans a slow, appointment-only rollout of Vision Pro

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CSSer wrote: post #40
catchnear4321 wrote: post #19

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that’s the killer app for the headset. access to a virtual apple store with no crowding, no wait, and no pilgrimage required. payment charged to apple card using an eyeball scan. hey, siri, let’s go to the mall.

I almost did a spit take. Siri is so painfully bad it could probably even screw that up.

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Re: Apple plans a slow, appointment-only rollout of Vision Pro

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Post by user_named »

shipscode wrote: post #4

Having messed with VR/AR tech since the DK2, the Apple Store presence could be the killer app that VR/AR needs. The manual learning process of ordering special fit lenses, adjusting the headsets, etc would be a great fit with Apple’s store model.

Buying the product can't be the product's killer app.

Re: Apple plans a slow, appointment-only rollout of Vision Pro

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Post by hhh »

Macha wrote: post #105
dagmx wrote: post #48

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the battery has a usb-c port in photos that implies you can charge it while using it.

So do my headphones, but I can't charge them in use either.

If you watch the keynote there’s direct discussion of a power cable for the headset that is meant for constant power.

Re: Apple plans a slow, appointment-only rollout of Vision Pro

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Post by sclarisse »

msla wrote: post #50
catchnear4321 wrote: post #19

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that’s the killer app for the headset. access to a virtual apple store with no crowding, no wait, and no pilgrimage required. payment charged to apple card using an eyeball scan. hey, siri, let’s go to the mall.

> access to a virtual apple store with no crowding, no wait, and no pilgrimage required. payment charged to apple card using an eyeball scan. The best use of VR Apple can come up with is going to a store? It takes a lot to be outdone by the Metaverse, but trust Apple to accomplish it.

Better the mall than the office, I’ll give them that much.

Re: Apple plans a slow, appointment-only rollout of Vision Pro

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Post by scarface_74 »

Shawnj2 wrote: post #67
Kerbonut wrote: post #20

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Do you share your iPhone, iPad, MacBook Pro, AirPods or Apple Watch with friends and family? It’s touted as a work machine first and foremost right? Do you share your work laptop with others? Apple exec logic I’m sure. I get what you’re saying and it’s hard to describe (and never really does it justice) the experience of this technology. It’s something you have to experience yourself to understand.

It’s pretty reasonable to share iPads and Macs between people, especially people who can’t afford individual devices for everyone separately. If I bought a VR headset for $3500 anyone being able to use it would be extremely useful

What’s the overlap of people who can’t afford multiple $330 low end iPads and people willing to spend $3500 on a headset?
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