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Apple Vision Pro Priced Starting at $3499, Will Launch in Early 2024 in the U.S.
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Same price but the Vision Pro has a much more capable processor and display.
I wonder how loud the speakers are to people around the wearer. And I wonder if wearing AirPods/pro/max would offer the same audio experience since I don’t know if they are capable of sensing and processing the acoustics of the environment as they said the Vision Pro can.
I got the impression from the video you can attach the external battery if you need to move around. When you’re sitting down you can have it plugged in the power outlet.
So far people are not very impressed with Vision Pro. It has potential but Apple gave no clear convincing vision for the product that differentiates it enough from all the already existing AR/VR goggles. The technology is impressive but still not good enough to prevent nausea for some people, the EyeSight feature looks extremely goofy, the battery life of only 2 hours is disappointing and the price is way too high for most people to even consider a purchase. As long as this product remains a very high priced luxury tool for a small number of users, no developer will heavily invest into content for the Vision Pro.
I’m not convinced and remain sceptical.
I’m not convinced and remain sceptical.
“It’s just $4k* for your 4K display. You ain’t seen nothing until you see Excel spreadsheets in 3D!”I love it but it's too expensive! Outrageous. $3,500 without tax is alot of money.
* tax included
Replacing the Mac 4K Display, the 85“ living room TV, the smaller bedroom TV. Price could be ok, but would need two at least.
However, something like SharePlay 2.0 would be needed to have a synchronized videostream (atv, Netflix,…).
However, something like SharePlay 2.0 would be needed to have a synchronized videostream (atv, Netflix,…).
Remember Apple Vision is not going to be out until 2024 there is no telling what the final product will be like.
Very costly. But was expecting a price of around $3000. Wonder when it will be available in all the other countries.
This price alone might sink it, IMO.
To get it going, they should be aiming to get it to as many people as possible first, which would also encourage developers, accessory makers, etc. Even if they sell it at a loss first, as the user base grows, they will start earning up and then they can start gradually increasing the prices, just as they did with iPhone.
Apple do not seem to learn from their previous experiences (original iPhone pricing, MacPro wheels, etc.)
To get it going, they should be aiming to get it to as many people as possible first, which would also encourage developers, accessory makers, etc. Even if they sell it at a loss first, as the user base grows, they will start earning up and then they can start gradually increasing the prices, just as they did with iPhone.
Apple do not seem to learn from their previous experiences (original iPhone pricing, MacPro wheels, etc.)
So what would the equivalent statement be?
“This is just a scuba mask you can’t ever get wet!”
“I can spend lots of money on other things!”
“It’s just a small computer you strap to your head”
Why would they? They don’t block it on any of the devices they sell now.
Early large flatscreen TVs cost that much or more and people bought them. People buy high end monitors that cost that much and more as well. This isn’t a mass market consumer device but then Apple isn’t claiming it is either. They are clearly positioning it at the high end/early adopter market. Overtime the technology will improve and get cheaper, just like it has for cars, computers, etc throughout history.
And how are the headsets by Microsoft and Sony working out? From what I have heard, they have barely made a dent in their respective markets, and maybe that’s in part due to the way those technologies were implemented?
You couldn’t when HD was a new technology. First Gen HD TVs (especially large screen versions) cost more than this does, especially adjusted for inflation.
Case in point the cutting edge 2005 Sony Bravia KLV-V40A10 TV, a whopping 40” LCD model with a mere 720p resolution and a price of $4000 US (over $6000 in 2023).
Might want to check that math next time.
4K TV = 3840 x 2160 pixels = 8,294,400 pixels.
Double that and you get 16,588,800. At 23 million (and change likely) the Vision Pro gives you 40% more viewable area.
Correction, so far a bunch of randos in this comments section, (most of whom complain about everything Apple does anyway), who haven’t even tried this are not impressed.
Read the hands on reviews from people who have actually tried it. Even in limited experience they are absolutely impressed with it.
My money is on Apple here. This isn’t the version that will become widespread obviously but it’s not meant to. It’s a high end/early adopter/developer version. The tech will improve and get cheaper and soon this will be a widespread and successful category of devices. I have no doubt.
with this initial product release, apple is showing the real potential of where this is going to quickly develop.
WAY BEYOND current devices and tech.
while it is true that there are a lot of people who dont have this kind of cash, there are a lot of people who do have this kind of cash. this product will sell very well.
will be interesting to see what kind of video meetings this can facilitate with the more real kind of image/avatar (what was it called: Persona ?) that can be used during video meetings.
in apple's presentations of this sort, they sometimes inadvertently give away limitations of a device or tech when they say how much improved it is. in this presentation they talk about how the video and sound are very highly synced in order to prevent a feeling of nausea. i take this to mean that its probably not good enough to prevent a certain percentage of people from becoming nauseous.
definitely 1st generation product will be sold out. go AAPL.
WAY BEYOND current devices and tech.
while it is true that there are a lot of people who dont have this kind of cash, there are a lot of people who do have this kind of cash. this product will sell very well.
will be interesting to see what kind of video meetings this can facilitate with the more real kind of image/avatar (what was it called: Persona ?) that can be used during video meetings.
in apple's presentations of this sort, they sometimes inadvertently give away limitations of a device or tech when they say how much improved it is. in this presentation they talk about how the video and sound are very highly synced in order to prevent a feeling of nausea. i take this to mean that its probably not good enough to prevent a certain percentage of people from becoming nauseous.
definitely 1st generation product will be sold out. go AAPL.
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