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

Post by lddemi » Thu, Jan 18, 2024, 3:02 AM UTC

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I don’t understand the huge screens thing. The Vision Pro has 4k resolution (if I remember correctly). Most decent monitors have the same. Isn’t this basically the same as moving your existing monitor closer to your head to make it a huge monitor?

If "all" this thing does is replace a 4K monitor for existing MacOS stuff, I would consider saving up to buy one. It would be nice to work in various locations with the equivalent of a big 4K screen. I am unfortunately one of those people who really cannot work on a laptop screen, I need lots of real estate. (And laptops are ergonomically bad even if you don't mind the small screen) I actually currently have 3 4K mon…

Curious what is your go to 4k monitor?

Post by avalys » Thu, Jan 18, 2024, 8:12 AM UTC

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I kind of agree with you, but to play devil's advocate, AirPods basically reset the baseline perspective around bluetooth headsets. Before AirPods, bluetooth headsets were definitely not cool, and mostly just utilitarian. I mostly associated them with either business-y people in suits, or people exercising like running. I think if there is a company that could really kick of mainstream VR/AR headset adoption, Apple p…

AirPods success have nothing to do with the actual technology involved and everything to do with the ability to display wealth, or social status. Just like the mediocre included earbuds with iPods were very popular even as a replacement or for other devices even though there were countless much better choices at the same price. I owned AirPods and not only they are undeserving of the hype but for the price they are e…

The idea that anyone is signaling wealth or status with a $150 electronics purchase is kind of ludicrous.

I feel like people who believe other people are buying Apple products merely as a status symbol, are projecting their own insecurities and thought processes onto others.

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