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Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2

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Re: Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2

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Post by FumblingBear »

goosedragons wrote: post #9
FumblingBear wrote: post #4

I know a lot of people are rightfully concerned with the viability of this product, but I'm unbelievably excited! Definitely going to be pre-ordering one and picking it up on release day if I can! I'm sure it won't be perfect or anything, but I'm mostly just stoked about the possibilities I see with this thing.

What do you see with it? I see a better in some ways (display, cameras, maybe finger tracking) VR headset than an alternative like the Quest 3 but also with some serious downsides, no controllers, insanely high price and potential weight issues because of all the metal/glass.

Personally, I'm excited for the productivity aspects of it. I think my main use case will probably be relaxing in my comfy chair with a macbook on my lap projected into a much larger screen with some other floating windows like documentation, youtube tutorials, etc. off to the sides. I currently don't have any extra screens for the macbook, so being able to utilize some native apps for stuff like that seems quite helpful!

That aside, I'd imagine I'll use it for watching movies and tv since I live alone currently and could enjoy the immersion without blocking other people out. I already have a PSVR 2 for gaming so I'm not too worried about the potential or lack thereof for games. One thing I'm going to try out though is game streaming services like Geforce Now. If I can play really high fidelity flat games using a M+KB / Controller on the headset that would be awesome!

Re: Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2

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Post by FirmwareBurner »

andrepd wrote: post #53
FumblingBear wrote: post #4

I know a lot of people are rightfully concerned with the viability of this product, but I'm unbelievably excited! Definitely going to be pre-ordering one and picking it up on release day if I can! I'm sure it won't be perfect or anything, but I'm mostly just stoked about the possibilities I see with this thing.

You will pre-order a 3.5k device without even looking at what it is first? That's just inconceivable to me, maybe I'm just not rich enough?

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Re: Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2

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Post by bombcar »

elicash wrote: post #39

While I don't plan to purchase one, I do feel a desire to buy an iPhone 15 Pro just so I can start capturing spatial video just in case this DOES succeed. I won't purchase one, because I'm always a few generations of iPhones behind, but the desire is there.

From the accidental tech podcast accidental leaks from Vision Labs (you have to listen between the lines) you’re going to want much much more resolution than the 15 Pro does. Wait for the 16 or further, I’d say.

Re: Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2

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Post by n2d4 »

programbreeding wrote: post #30
ren_engineer wrote: post #22

>With Mac Virtual Display, users can even bring the powerful capabilities of their Mac into Vision Pro, creating an enormous, private, and portable 4K display, ideal for pro workflows this to me would be the more immediate selling point(compared to more consumer type stuff), if this is good enough to replace external monitors so I can essentially have my ideal setup wherever I want. Companies could offer these as a r…

>Companies could offer these as a return to office incentive So an office full of people with VR headsets on? I don't see the incentive in that compared to doing it from home.

The incentive is that you can take your headset off and have a real face-to-face conversation with your coworkers. And when you want to go back and focus, you put the headset back on and are free of distractions.

I tried this for a few days with the Quest 2 in a coworking space. I thought it was cool, but the displays weren't good enough and I had trouble reading small text.

Re: Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2

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Post by Podgajski »

FumblingBear wrote: post #71
goosedragons wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What do you see with it? I see a better in some ways (display, cameras, maybe finger tracking) VR headset than an alternative like the Quest 3 but also with some serious downsides, no controllers, insanely high price and potential weight issues because of all the metal/glass.

Personally, I'm excited for the productivity aspects of it. I think my main use case will probably be relaxing in my comfy chair with a macbook on my lap projected into a much larger screen with some other floating windows like documentation, youtube tutorials, etc. off to the sides. I currently don't have any extra screens for the macbook, so being able to utilize some native apps for stuff like that seems quite hel…

Porn. Your going to use it for porn.

Edit: geez, just don’t have a sense of humor here? Or is it the truth Then you’re downloading this because you’re embarrassed?

Re: Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2

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Post by bombcar »

epolanski wrote: post #42
bitcurious wrote: post #11

With a minor press release and just 256GB storage, it seems like Apple is losing faith in this direction. Hope I'm wrong, underlying tech seems super cool.

I don't think we should draw gigantic conclusions from the v1 of this product. The first iWatch of the first iPhones weren't anything to scream about either.

And there’s no real need to promote something that is going to instantly sell out anyway.

Re: Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2

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Post by blashyrk »

FumblingBear wrote: post #4

I know a lot of people are rightfully concerned with the viability of this product, but I'm unbelievably excited! Definitely going to be pre-ordering one and picking it up on release day if I can! I'm sure it won't be perfect or anything, but I'm mostly just stoked about the possibilities I see with this thing.

I couldn't care less about the product itself, because I'm only interested in VR, but I'm hopeful it will drive engagement towards AR/VR. Then, hopefully, other companies will throw more significant amount of money towards R&D in VR and the technology will improve.

Re: Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2

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Post by itishappy »

nottorp wrote: post #26
FumblingBear wrote: post #4

I know a lot of people are rightfully concerned with the viability of this product, but I'm unbelievably excited! Definitely going to be pre-ordering one and picking it up on release day if I can! I'm sure it won't be perfect or anything, but I'm mostly just stoked about the possibilities I see with this thing.

Concerned? No, I just don't see any use for it. At least not at that price. Too expensive for a gimmick. At least I didn't buy a PSVR :) Also, as someone who wears glasses: 1. I trust my regular optometrist a lot more than Apple-made lenses. 2. Do I remember right that you can't swap prescription lenses, so you'd have to get one for each family member? Holy 2500 * N!

Vision correction is provided by Zeiss branded magnetic inserts.

1. Your optometrist will be providing the prescription. Zeiss will be providing the optics. You can trust them both.

2. They're expensive, but they pop in and out.

https://www.zeiss.com/vision-care/en/highlights/home.html

I share your concern over it's usefulness. I should take my Index back out sometime.

Re: Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2

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Post by WXLCKNO »

Symmetry wrote: post #14

Well, I'm certainly going to go into an Apple Store and see if I can test one out. I'm really excited about the potential for productivity focused VR and while this isn't that yet, hopefully it'll get there. In the meantime I've got my SimulaVR pre-ordered.

I'll do a quick drive go the US from Canada to see if I can try it. Exciting product.
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