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Apple Vision Pro available for pre-order

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Re: Apple Vision Pro available for pre-order

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Post by mywacaday »

blixt wrote: post #8

I wonder how the reactions to this headset will play out. It's obviously going to be relatively clunky compared to expectations given that it's the first version. The marketing material doesn't really show the hassle of using a cable / separate battery. The battery only lasts 2 hours. There will not be many apps or they will be low quality. It'll probably be a bit front-heavy from all that glass. Anyway, I got one fo…

Have many people here used the quest as a virtual multi monitor setup, any advice/recommendations?

Re: Apple Vision Pro available for pre-order

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Post by TotoHorner »

nathancahill wrote: post #17
pavlov wrote: post #9

The last time Apple introduced a new general purpose computing device was the iPad, 14 years ago. This one just doesn’t feel as big. When the iPad was introduced, everyone was shocked by the very low price and the sleek form factor compared to previous Windows tablet devices. Those are exactly the weak points of the Vision Pro: it’s very expensive and very heavy, according to reports. The hands-on sessions that Apple…

Saving this comment for 10 years from now.

Lol when the iPhone came out, literally everyone was criticizing it for how expensive it was.

Also, looking at the functionality it had when it first came out, it wouldn't have really been very useful for me (no app store, basically just an iPod + shitty browser + phone).

Anyway, does anyone actually think that VR isn't going to revolutionize computing over the next 10 years?

Re: Apple Vision Pro available for pre-order

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Post by SOLAR_FIELDS »

arjonagelhout wrote: post #11

I’m curious how well this could work for using it as a portable multi-monitor setup. If that works well in combination with my MacBook, I’ll buy it in a heartbeat. Imagine just sitting anywhere, but immediately having 3 large vertical screens with code and documentation.

This is precisely the use case I’m interested in. I work with a single monitor using a tiling window manager and multiple workspaces. I usually have one workspace with email, iMessage, another with code+docs+terminal, another with some desktop app, etc. if this device can make that more efficient and allow me to separate contexts better I’m going to go for it. If I can have that AND be on the go it’s absolutely worth the money.

I’m a bit loathe to go in on a $3500 device without trying it out though, so I’m waiting do a few weeks at least for some more reviews to trickle in and whatever hype to die down before checking it out. I am particularly interested in how heavy it is after wearing the thing for 4+ hours, which is not something you can really get a vibe about at the Apple Store

Re: Apple Vision Pro available for pre-order

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Post by nerdjon »

Must admit, as this got closer I contemplated getting it more and more. Especially as I find myself using my laptop a lot on the couch and bed.

Just the ability to have a larger screen without worrying about my physical Mac screen is a fairly large selling point, plus any other features. I assume there has not been anything about the ability to have multiple virtual Mac screens has there? That would likely make this an instant purchase for me.

Re: Apple Vision Pro available for pre-order

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Post by shipscode »

mywacaday wrote: post #21
blixt wrote: post #8

I wonder how the reactions to this headset will play out. It's obviously going to be relatively clunky compared to expectations given that it's the first version. The marketing material doesn't really show the hassle of using a cable / separate battery. The battery only lasts 2 hours. There will not be many apps or they will be low quality. It'll probably be a bit front-heavy from all that glass. Anyway, I got one fo…

Have many people here used the quest as a virtual multi monitor setup, any advice/recommendations?

Used one myself with Immersed, I’m a single screen guy so it wasn’t worth it for me. Works pretty well though no major complaints.

Re: Apple Vision Pro available for pre-order

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Post by jsheard »

arjonagelhout wrote: post #11

I’m curious how well this could work for using it as a portable multi-monitor setup. If that works well in combination with my MacBook, I’ll buy it in a heartbeat. Imagine just sitting anywhere, but immediately having 3 large vertical screens with code and documentation.

Resolution is the killer for that application. The panels in the Vision Pro are dense, but through the distortion of the optics and with those pixels stretched over your entire field of view only a fraction of them will actually be displaying your virtual monitor(s), and as you scale a monitor down in virtual space it also becomes lower resolution. For comfort and ergonomics you don't actually want a giant monitor that fills your entire FOV, there's a reason why real monitors have settled around 27-32" despite larger panels being available.

Ironically existing Apple users are the most likely to notice this limitation, since their computers have had very high DPI displays as standard for a long time.

Re: Apple Vision Pro available for pre-order

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Post by arjonagelhout »

TotoHorner wrote: post #19
arjonagelhout wrote: post #11

I’m curious how well this could work for using it as a portable multi-monitor setup. If that works well in combination with my MacBook, I’ll buy it in a heartbeat. Imagine just sitting anywhere, but immediately having 3 large vertical screens with code and documentation.

I use the Quest 3 for this and it works really well (I have a m1 mbp). I use the Immersed app and I'm able to code for 3-4 hours a day with the headset.

I’ve tried it with the Quest Pro, but latency and connectivity issues in combination with the clunky Quest operating system and confusing Immersed user interface, pushed me away.

I want it to just work. Put on the headset and immediately be connected.

Re: Apple Vision Pro available for pre-order

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Post by sytelus »

I was going to impulse buy it but then they have put so many barriers that impulse buy is not possible. You must measure your face and have eye prescription ready! Wtf? I am in my bed and not going to do that for the privilege of pressing buy button. Now it’s not surprising that it’s still not sold out.

Re: Apple Vision Pro available for pre-order

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Post by nerdjon »

pavlov wrote: post #9

The last time Apple introduced a new general purpose computing device was the iPad, 14 years ago. This one just doesn’t feel as big. When the iPad was introduced, everyone was shocked by the very low price and the sleek form factor compared to previous Windows tablet devices. Those are exactly the weak points of the Vision Pro: it’s very expensive and very heavy, according to reports. The hands-on sessions that Apple…

The iPad and the iPhone were heavily criticized when they came out. While both were pushing some good tech, they were also going against the general wisdom of what made a product in each category.
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