Apple Announces February 2 Launch Date for Vision Pro Headset

[FlyingTexan]

I think I’m gonna end up buying and returning. I want to try it but it’s just not there yet, at least for me.



Insane lol. If $100 of your purchase price went to raw storage, it would come with 2TB.

Half of the storage as the higher-end Quest 3, for more than 5x the price.

I'm wondering what people are using all this storage for? It's made to work with your devices that already have storage.

 

[Abazigal]

I'm wondering what people are using all this storage for? It's made to work with your devices that already have storage.

Storing spatial video for playback perhaps?

 

[darngooddesign]

Storing spatial video for playback perhaps?

I guess thats the question. Can you stream videos from your phone, for example, to VP?

 

[Abazigal]

I guess thats the question. Can you stream videos from your phone, for example, to VP?

I assume it would be possible via airplay. Though the Vision Pro has cameras that you can use to film spatial video while wearing it, and I would think that any video captured in this manner would be better suited for viewing than on an iPhone.

In short, one of the best ways to create content for the Vision Pro might be through the Vision Pro itself.

There's also the possibility that people attempt to use it as a standalone computer the same way some people are able to get meaningful work done on their ipad, and they might need room to house their apps and files. Games in particular might take up a fair amount of storage as well.

 

[darngooddesign]

I assume it would be possible via airplay. Though the Vision Pro has cameras that you can use to film spatial video while wearing it, and I would think that any video captured in this manner would be better suited for viewing than on an iPhone.

In short, one of the best ways to create content for the Vision Pro might be through the Vision Pro itself.

There's also the possibility that people attempt to use it as a standalone computer the same way some people are able to get meaningful work done on their ipad, and they might need room to house their apps and files. Games in particular might take up a fair amount of storage as well.

VP can display your Mac screen at 4k, but I wonder what resolution AirPlay from your phone to the VP will be. Bear in I'm not arguing against larger SSD upgrades.

 

[Abazigal]

VP can display your Mac screen at 4k, but I wonder what resolution AirPlay from your phone to the VP will be.

Screen mirroring is capped at 1080p, but I believe it is possible to airplay 4k content at that resolution (since you are essentially buffering it).

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

Congratulations. After a over decade of lurking here, your comment finally convinced me to create an account for the sole purpose of saying that this, what you said at the bottom, “… it works with only one dominant eye, or no eyes if you happen to not have any” is the single stupidest thing that anyone has ever said on the internet. That’s not even close to what the press release says or even implies with the most liberal interpretation.

“Sure, let me strap this $3k thing to my face with my my zero working eyes because some person on an Apple discussion board said it will work for me” is wonderful advice for those with vision impairments. It’s called the Apple Vision Pro. Vision. You need at least some working form of that for this product to function for you at all.

“It works with… no eyes if you happen to not have any.” I’d love to see the logic behind how that would possibly work.

Not only does it work for people with a visual impairment, but a person with a visual impairment literally demoed it’s screen reader at WWDC.

Create accessible spatial experiences - WWDC23 - Videos - Apple Developer

Learn how you can make spatial computing apps that work well for everyone. Like all Apple platforms, visionOS is designed for...

developer.apple.com

Voiceover allows it to be entirely controlled with nothing but voice and hand motions, with absolutely no eyes necessary.
so try again.
PS: i’m in almost totally blind person with one eye entirely missing, and I’ve been using Apple devices with their built-in accessibility features for something like 15 years now.

People have said blind people can’t use touchscreens. I’ve been using a touchscreen since 2011.
People said blind people would never be able to use a mouse. I’ve been using a mouse for just as long.
And now people are saying that blind people aren’t going to be able to use these headsets.
Speak for yourself.
Also as a blind person, I’m well-versed in the prices of different accessibility gadgets.
The price of the Vision Pro doesn’t even come close to touching the price of some braille displays, smart cameras and glasses, and other categories of devices that exist.
My first braille note taker cost something like over $6000, and it could barely get on the Internet. And this was 2010, when the Internet was already huge.
Oh, also guess what else Vision Pro supports? Braille displays. As has iOS and macOS for years.

 

[bgillander]

Not only does it work for people with a visual impairment, but a person with a visual impairment literally demoed it’s screen reader at WWDC.

Create accessible spatial experiences - WWDC23 - Videos - Apple Developer

Learn how you can make spatial computing apps that work well for everyone. Like all Apple platforms, visionOS is designed for...

developer.apple.com

Voiceover allows it to be entirely controlled with nothing but voice and hand motions, with absolutely no eyes necessary.
so try again.
PS: i’m in almost totally blind person with one eye entirely missing, and I’ve been using Apple devices with their built-in accessibility features for something like 15 years now.

People have said blind people can’t use touchscreens. I’ve been using a touchscreen since 2011.
People said blind people would never be able to use a mouse. I’ve been using a mouse for just as long.
And now people are saying that blind people aren’t going to be able to use these headsets.
Speak for yourself.
Also as a blind person, I’m well-versed in the prices of different accessibility gadgets.
The price of the Vision Pro doesn’t even come close to touching the price of some braille displays, smart cameras and glasses, and other categories of devices that exist.
My first braille note taker cost something like over $6000, and it could barely get on the Internet. And this was 2010, when the Internet was already huge.
Oh, also guess what else Vision Pro supports? Braille displays. As has iOS and macOS for years.

You may be blind, but I'm a bit worried that the other guy is now a burn victim!

I have no idea what to expect regarding the reception of the Vision Pro and wasn't expecting any visually impaired people to be drawn to it, but I wasn't really thinking about how shocked I was when my mother first mentioned how much her friend had paid for a special monitor after her vision started deteriorating. The additional costs for accessibility seem quite unfair, but it is nice to hear the viewpoint of someone that realizes sometimes technology can still be a value, even when it costs more than you would prefer. Thank you for resetting my benchmark!

 

[brgjoe]

Has it sold out yet? I am hearing some deliveries are being pushed into March. But haven't heard/seen any other news about how well it is selling.

 

[darngooddesign]

Has it sold out yet? I am hearing some deliveries are being pushed into March. But haven't heard/seen any other news about how well it is selling.

Not being a smartazz but doesn't shipping delays indicate the initial run has sold out and they have to make more?

 

[darngooddesign]

You may be blind, but I'm a bit worried that the other guy is now a burn victim!

I have no idea what to expect regarding the reception of the Vision Pro and wasn't expecting any visually impaired people to be drawn to it, but I wasn't really thinking about how shocked I was when my mother first mentioned how much her friend had paid for a special monitor after her vision started deteriorating. The additional costs for accessibility seem quite unfair, but it is nice to hear the viewpoint of someone that realizes sometimes technology can still be a value, even when it costs more than you would prefer. Thank you for resetting my benchmark!

One of my jobs is designing and testing for accessibility compliance. One reason why a headset is appealing for those with visual impairments, not blind just deteriorated vision, is the fact you can have a massive monitor anywhere in the house instead of zooming to 400% on your regular desk-constrained monitor which usually makes everything look like crap. There several screenreaders, both free and paid, but Apple has always been very good with building accessibility into all of their OSes.

 

[bgillander]

One of my jobs is designing and testing for accessibility compliance. One reason why a headset is appealing for those with visual impairments, not blind just deteriorated vision, is the fact you can have a massive monitor anywhere in the house instead of zooming to 400% on your regular desk-constrained monitor which usually makes everything look like crap. There several screenreaders, both free and paid, but Apple has always been very good with building accessibility into all of their OSes.

Yes, and that was why I thanked him for resetting my benchmark, as I hadn't even thought of my mom's friend as a potential customer for this, but now even the AVP pricing doesn't sound that bad for such a scenario, remembering how much just a specialised screen cost her. It actually almost sounds like one of those perfect use cases that some people are complaining do not exist. Interesting times, indeed, as it is always good to expand one's perspective.