This product feels like Tim Cook trying to a will a product into market to leave a lasting impact and legacy. My gut reaction is it will have the opposite effect. I have a lot of respect for Tim Cook for being the CEO after Steve and keeping the company moving forward and operating smoothly. This feels like hubris.
Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computer
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#722Don't underestimate Apples ability to make a successful product where many others have tried and failed before. This could be the spark that is needed to spur on AR/VR in a big way. At $3500 it's definitely out there.
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#723I'm cautiously optimistic here. I have a very specific idea that the Vision Pro might make real. There's a great urban park nearby and I so want to just...walk while I work. Not on a treadmill and not 'to get away from my work'. Just: walk on a safe road / trail and do my computer work at the same time.
I've been exploring the consumer AR space --- I have a Viture One and have been eyeing the Xreal Air, but neither seems to solve the problem of "keep the virtual screen stable while I walk through real space".
If the Vision Pro can do that for several hours at a time, my interest in getting one will skyrocket.
(The whole 'how do you type while walking' issue is a separate problem, but one I feel is far more solvable than the virtual screen stability issue).
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#724well it may actually be appealing for winter sports, snowboarders and skiers can appreciate it. but at this pricetag, maybe 5 years later. lets hope we would not have to project the snow bythen...
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#725The hardware is no doubt impressive, as expected, but I just can't see myself in any of the situations they keep showing in VR/AR demos. Does someone really sit on their couch, put on a massive headset, and scroll through their vacation photos? Does someone watch an entire 2+ hour movie with a sweaty headset strapped to them (and plugged into a socket) instead of on a couch with their family/friends? Would I want to…
We’re still really early in the AR/VR space. Hardware is bulky and expensive but that’ll change over time. Eventually we’ll have lightweight, high-fidelity, reasonably-priced hardware and AR/VR usage will be common
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#7263.5k? Who would reasonably go outside with that thing-- its asking to be robbed off your body.
It's locked to your irises. Unless they're going to gouge out your eyeballs Minority Report style then it's not of much use.
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#727This product release marks the beginning of the Spacer/Settler divide.
Re: Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computer
#728The hardware is no doubt impressive, as expected, but I just can't see myself in any of the situations they keep showing in VR/AR demos. Does someone really sit on their couch, put on a massive headset, and scroll through their vacation photos? Does someone watch an entire 2+ hour movie with a sweaty headset strapped to them (and plugged into a socket) instead of on a couch with their family/friends? Would I want to…
Agreed. VR/AR headsets are amazing for gaming, and I imagine could be pretty useful for 3d modelling type applications too. But after the novelty wore off for me I couldn't imagine using it over just a regular screen for basically anything else.
Re: Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computer
#729The hardware is no doubt impressive, as expected, but I just can't see myself in any of the situations they keep showing in VR/AR demos. Does someone really sit on their couch, put on a massive headset, and scroll through their vacation photos? Does someone watch an entire 2+ hour movie with a sweaty headset strapped to them (and plugged into a socket) instead of on a couch with their family/friends? Would I want to…
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Did anyone say porn yet?
Looks like no.
So I guess I’ll say it.
Re: Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computer
#730The hardware is no doubt impressive, as expected, but I just can't see myself in any of the situations they keep showing in VR/AR demos. Does someone really sit on their couch, put on a massive headset, and scroll through their vacation photos? Does someone watch an entire 2+ hour movie with a sweaty headset strapped to them (and plugged into a socket) instead of on a couch with their family/friends? Would I want to…
Agreed, bur just give this to some cool people, they'll figure it out