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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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stuckkeys wrote: post #253

3500? Holly Applemolly. That is expensive as shit considering the VR is not new tech. Ofc, someone is going to smash at me with "well this is Apple ok." Cool story. Looks like a fun little gadget but is way too pricey for the consumer line. Unless ofc, they will have a beat down version without the "pro" features.

It's probably the most expensive product launch price since Jobs returned to Apple.

Apple probably considers Apple Vision as an alternative, not a compliment, to desktop computing.

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Uptrenda wrote: post #288

I'm really surprised that Apple chose to work on this. Think about the track record of companies of similar products (in no particular order): - Google Glass -- tried and failed - Facebook's 'meta' -- slashed development - Metas space glasses -- now defunct, idk if they even even shipped - Magic leap -- did they end up shipping? - Microsoft surface -- looks like it was rolled out to 'enterprise' but does anyone actua…

Did you mean Microsoft HoloLens?

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m3kw9 wrote: post #290

Apple just started the AR/VR era, thank you very much. Every other company will use this as the new benchmark for VR/AR, every other device feels like prototypes compared to this.

I'm sure Apple Vision made Meta feel more validated in their efforts in Occulus.

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EatingWithForks wrote: post #38

3.5k? Who would reasonably go outside with that thing-- its asking to be robbed off your body.

I noticed that Apple's demo footage all took place in the living room. Apple probably doesn't expect people to take the Apple Vision outside.

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paxys wrote: post #182

The 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…

I would use this at work in the hospital, especially ultrasound guided procedures.

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d_burfoot wrote: post #377

Feels like the marketing department at Apple has gone down hill: is "Apple Vision Pro" really the best name they could come up with? How about something like "iView" or "iWorld" or "iSight"?

Apple seems to have been shifting from the i-prefix since Apple TV. The i-prefix trademark is very easy for competitors to mimic; there's no trademark protection.

"Apple X" scheme is better suited to capitalize on and enhance the Apple brand. No competitor can mimic that, as "Apple" name is a monopoly under trademark protection.

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Post by skc »

I like that Apple are being so ambitious. They are literally the ONLY company that could possibly make this work as they make and control the stack from top to bottom.

That said, it's still a very tough sell. I don't think having a physical conversation with someone wearing this thing will ever really catch on, it's still taboo to this day to be looking at your phone when someone is talking to you after all.

But if the price comes down I can see this being very successful with the ever growing population of loners out there.

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Post by CobrastanJorji »

emoII wrote: post #64

"The kids are playing, better record a spacial moment" was one of the most dystopic things I've seen in a long time. Same with the ad at the end, with the father wearing it around his kids. I feel like the interface demands strapping something this futuristic over your head is just... wrong. Perhaps a few years of refining the tech can lead to something that feels more natural

It was an absolute flop, but I really appreciated how Google's "Clips" tried to solve this problem. Clip it on somewhere or stick it somewhere with a nice perspective, do your day and live in the moment, and afterward maybe it captured some special moments. A product that tried to let you be MORE in the moment. Fantastic idea.

Turned out to not work in practice. Shame, really.

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