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Re: Apple Vision Pro available for pre-order

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Post by supafastcoder »

TotoHorner wrote: post #22
nathancahill wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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?

> shitty browser

Well, well, even the iOS Safari that shipped with the first iPhone was miles ahead of anything else out there.

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Post by astrange »

TotoHorner wrote: post #22
nathancahill wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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?

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

Well, Apple doesn't think so, since they're careful to call it a spatial computer and not a VR device.

Re: Apple Vision Pro available for pre-order

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Post by LeonM »

> Can I buy Apple Vision Pro in the U.S. and take it back to my country/region?

> Apple Vision Pro is only available for sale in the U.S and is designed for customers in the U.S. to use at home, at work, and while traveling. We look forward to bringing Apple Vision Pro to more countries later this year.

So, why aren't they answering their own question here? Feels like they are dodging the answer.

What happens when I do buy it and take it to another country? Will it stop working, or is it just that Apple stores aren't equipped (yet) to service these devices?

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Post by tiffanyh »

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…

> When the iPad was introduced, everyone was shocked by the very low price and the sleek form factor compared to previous Windows tablet devices.

I remember history a bit differently.

I recall lots of people dismissing the iPad as "just a big iPod Touch".

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Post by diggan »

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…

Can you really call the iPad a general purpose computing device? I feel like that should be reserved for things that can run whatever code you want.

The iPad is closer to a "consumption device" than general computing, I'd say.

Re: Apple Vision Pro available for pre-order

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Post by gabea »

Apple says the Vision's device weight is 600–650 grams and Meta says its Quest 3 is 515 grams. The Vision is between 85-135 grams heavier despite there not being a battery on the part that you wear.

Anecdotally and in my experience, there have been many complaints about fatigue for the Quest, and I wonder if Apple will be able to get away with more premium materials in the future versions. It seems like there will be a big tradeoff between adoption and the materials used.

Vision isn't out, but I am curious what V2 looks like and/or a version that optimizes to comfort.

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Post by ericmay »

nerdjon wrote: post #30
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.

Yea. Remember all the memes of the iPad being 4 iPhones taped together? It was widely criticized and considered to be a flop by some. A pointless device even.

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Post by raverbashing »

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…

> When the iPad was introduced, everyone was shocked by the very low price and the sleek form factor compared to previous Windows tablet devices.

Honestly no. It just looked like a giant iPhone

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