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Gurman: Apple's headset will likely cost $2k and have two CPUs

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Re: Gurman: Apple's headset will likely cost $2k and have two CPUs

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Post by bryanrasmussen »

grumpyprole wrote: post #7

Is Google going to have another stab at VR? I tried my 'cardboard' recently and none of the Google apps have been updated and some don't work any more (e.g expeditions). I don't understand why they put so much effort in originally and then just give up.

>I don't understand why they put so much effort in originally and then just give up.

It is the Google way. If it doesn't take off for the moon in a short time and become self sustaining they let it die. Google basically has the parenting instincts of a fish with millions of eggs.

Re: Gurman: Apple's headset will likely cost $2k and have two CPUs

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Post by bwb »

Nokinside wrote: post #12

Assuming the Apple headset has similar features and quality as Varjo XR-3 ($5,995.00) + better ergonomics, I will definitely consider buying it for that price. https://varjo.com/

ditto, super interested in what can be done with this one :)

Re: Gurman: Apple's headset will likely cost $2k and have two CPUs

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Post by nikanj »

grumpyprole wrote: post #7

Is Google going to have another stab at VR? I tried my 'cardboard' recently and none of the Google apps have been updated and some don't work any more (e.g expeditions). I don't understand why they put so much effort in originally and then just give up.

Google has abandoned a project? I’m Jack’s complete lack of surprise

Re: Gurman: Apple's headset will likely cost $2k and have two CPUs

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Post by poulsbohemian »

What never makes sense to me in the rumor mill is that given Apple's historical track records, do we really expect them to release a headset that is so bulky and similar to every other attempt at a headset? Apple's whole schtick is the way they take what other people have tried and then refine it into some completely unexpected form factor. If they ever do a "headset" I'd expect it to be something wire thin or even some kind of micro add-on to glasses that they sell as a fashion statement.

Re: Gurman: Apple's headset will likely cost $2k and have two CPUs

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Post by CarVac »

poulsbohemian wrote: post #17

What never makes sense to me in the rumor mill is that given Apple's historical track records, do we really expect them to release a headset that is so bulky and similar to every other attempt at a headset? Apple's whole schtick is the way they take what other people have tried and then refine it into some completely unexpected form factor. If they ever do a "headset" I'd expect it to be something wire thin or even s…

The Airpods Max is significantly heavier than the competition while being the same form factor...

Re: Gurman: Apple's headset will likely cost $2k and have two CPUs

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Post by berberous »

andrewstuart wrote: post #16

VR makes my physically ill. Even thinking about it now makes me feel unwell.

What have you tried?

Try a high end headset, like the Valve Index, make sure your setup never glitches, and never move in a way that your body is not (eg walk and look around your move, do not run or strafe with a joystick).

The above should generally minimize any nausea for those with poor VR legs (like me).

I also think this will get markedly better over the next 2-3 gens as headsets improve.

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