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Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computer

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Re: Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computer

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Post by EnragedParrot »

jarek83 wrote: post #9

Name with "Pro" in it already, might suggest lower-tier versions coming in some future? Device looks promising, and I wonder if they plan to allow 2 devices to show the same content simultaneously to say watch 3D movies with someone else in the same room. Some say $3499 is a high price, but being able to carry huge design studio with you is heck of a value to me.

I get the impression this model is intended to introduce the product line to the market and give developers something to build on while Apple fine-tunes the hardware. The thing is way overpriced for the average consumer but the tech inside it is wild. I expect we'll see more consumer-friendly models in 2024-2025.

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Post by alexb_ »

jw1224 wrote: post #7

I will happily go on the record as saying that this will be as revolutionary as the iPhone, perhaps even more so. --- EDIT: To clarify this statement... - For personal/entertainment use it largely replaces the need for a TV, soundbar, or home cinema. - For business use, the days of multiple displays and screen management seem set to be a relic of the past. I look forward to coding in an IDE which isn't constrained to…

I will happily go on the record as saying that this will be as revolutionary as the Apple TV. Perhaps even less so (if such a thing is possible).

Re: Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computer

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Post by joking »

another product to add to the apple walled garden, you will have to go through the vision store for everything, and they will capture their share from all the transactions happening inside it. It's incredible how apple can be so innovative and nobody can fight such prevalence. Will be a handset with the same features, but that you can connect to an open operating system someday? i would like to think that it will happen someday.

Re: Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computer

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Post by abracadaniel »

seydor wrote: post #15

Well it s good, this is how you make something that turns us to cyborgs. A bit pricey to become a household items (because a family needs 4 of them) but this is probably where things are heading to There is so much engineering going on here that maybe ... it's simpler to start considering retina implants or just brain implants. This was more like a work of art than a consumer device. I wonder if Oculus can steal some…

Their cost comparison to a 4k tv, surround sound, high end laptop, etc does seem reasonable for a single person, but it does indeed break down for a family. Everyone sitting on the couch watching a movie, but you with your goggles getting a completely different experience.

Re: Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computer

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Post by bobivl »

ttul wrote: post #33

It looks as though it can replace a laptop. Unlike the iPad, assuming the display really delivers on text fidelity, it may be a more comfortable working environment than the old paradigm. If that’s the case, the effective cost falls considerably because you don’t need the laptop anymore. And get rid of the iPad too.

To replace a laptop (for me), I need to be able to type. It does not look easily possible from what I have seen, but missed the first part.

Re: Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computer

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Post by giantrobot »

treesciencebot wrote: post #27

Up until to the point they announced the price, apple was doing nice on the street but seems like $3,499 for a brand new platform is a bit too much risk than market was anticipating. Almost 60 billion $s went from the market cap (maybe not much for a giant in Apple's scale but still interesting).

> Almost 60 billion $s went from the market cap (maybe not much for a giant in Apple's scale but still interesting).

This is the same exact thing that happens with every Apple event. I can't think of a time their stock went up after an announcement event.

Re: Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computer

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Post by jarek83 »

IAmGraydon wrote: post #24

I guess they had to call it a "spatial computer" in an attempt to overcome the shock that they want $3,500 for a VR headset when the competition is selling their newest generation for $500.

With M2 on board and other silicon chip it actually is a computer, not to mention it comes with its own OS.

Re: Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computer

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Post by dvwobuq »

jarek83 wrote: post #9

Name with "Pro" in it already, might suggest lower-tier versions coming in some future? Device looks promising, and I wonder if they plan to allow 2 devices to show the same content simultaneously to say watch 3D movies with someone else in the same room. Some say $3499 is a high price, but being able to carry huge design studio with you is heck of a value to me.

> Some say $3499 is a high price

As a golfer I can assure you plenty of people will happily spend that amount and more on their hobby.

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