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Apple Explains How to Get Ready for Vision Pro Pre-Orders Next Week
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I spoke with an Apple rep about the lens prescription requirements He seemed intrigued by the question and asked several members of his team. I could hear them discussing it and quickly realized they didn’t know the answer… although they had several different opinions.
I let them know I have a reading distance, and combination progressive prescription. I wanted to know specifically which prescription I should submit.
Rather than just making an assumption, or taking a chance, I would prefer that Apple send out an update before next Friday, so I can understand the logic. The rep DID say that not knowing your prescription will definitely not impact the delivery of your VP.… assuming you can get one. Apple apparently just wants to make sure you have your lenses when you receive the device.
“First, Apple says to have an iPhone or iPad with Face ID nearby.”
So just having one nearby is sufficient. How near? Will my neighbour’s iPhone work?
So just having one nearby is sufficient. How near? Will my neighbour’s iPhone work?
Well said. I'm looking forward to your real life personal assessment of AVP after you've had it for a few weeks/months. No doubt others here feel the same.
As an aside, in your post you used the word curious. IMO, being curious and having a healthy imagination is what a good portion of life is about. Unfortunately, some people, for some reason, seem to intentionally keep that locked away in a closet. That's really sad.
I suspect the everyday reflexive bashing occurs because it helps people feel good.
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If you can afford it and your motivation is “I’m curious what is this!” And not “I’m buying it to show off”, my message to you is: I hope you have a lovely time and it’s a purchase you’re really glad you made.
I cannot afford it and to others like me, please do not spend money you cannot afford on this! 😂 much love all.
I cannot afford it and to others like me, please do not spend money you cannot afford on this! 😂 much love all.
I still don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing that I can neither order it or test it out in *my local area*.
What's great is the $3.499 + unreasonable Euro fees/taxes that I'm saving.
And the 2nd or 3rd Gen. will probably be a lot better than the 1st Gen. if we consider Apple's previous new product launches.
It's all good. That's what I'm telling myself.
..while I'm actively looking up which convention shows or stores might showcase it in Europe. 🙃
What's great is the $3.499 + unreasonable Euro fees/taxes that I'm saving.
And the 2nd or 3rd Gen. will probably be a lot better than the 1st Gen. if we consider Apple's previous new product launches.
It's all good. That's what I'm telling myself.
..while I'm actively looking up which convention shows or stores might showcase it in Europe. 🙃
Why? Do you see yourself walking around outside with it? I believe this generation is an indoors device. The Apple Vision Pro Air will take some new battery tech/chip tech to be a thing. This ain't Google Glass. Slip the battery in your pocket or leave in on your desk, relax and enjoy.
Fun. As someone who wears glasses and has enough astigmatism that contacts are out, and has both a progressive pair and a monitor pair, I trust Apple's OMG Zeiss!!! lenses about as far as I can throw them.
That's what I'm planning to do. I can use the Quest 3 without lenses, even though I wear bifocals in real life. I'm hoping for the same experience with Apple Vision Pro. If I need prescription lenses, I'll have to make an appointment with the eye doctor.
I’m kind of curious about this thing but I just don’t see myself wanting to wear a bulky sweaty thing on my face. I already stopped using the AirPods Max because they were so much less comfortable than standard AirPods, so I’m thinking I probably wouldn’t like heavy goggles either.
What’s the realistic after market price for one of these going to be - $5k? That’s a good profit for a couple weeks inventory.
"Likely in the 1 to 2 meter range."
1 meter would be my reading glasses prescription. 2 meters would be my regular glasses prescription.
When you click on the "prepare for pre-order" pane in the Apple Store App it says: "When you order, we'll ask a few quick questions to find out if you need optical inserts. If you do, you'll upload a valid, unexpired prescription from a U.S. eye-care professional after checkout." (see my attached file)
I chatted with a "specialist" about this and they said: "Just have to wait and see how it works when pre orders start next Friday!"
Why not friggin' provide those "quick questions" in advance so we know what the heck we are doing on Friday morning... in advance!?
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That's what I did, back in October!
To keep the kids from bugging me to use my Apple Vision Pro.
If we get this and it doesn't live up to the hype, is there any reason to believe it wouldn't be covered by the 14 day return policy?
Apple Prison Pro coming February 2nd! Such a quiet release for a ground breaking product.
I’m not buying this, but I’m really looking forwards to seeing user reviews.
These things feel like aged technology before they even comes out to me.
Prescriptions for eye adjustments? 😂
Have Apple never heard about progressive lenses. Why haven’t Apple worked with people who are in the front of these things?
The Apple scubas should adjust to each persons eyes automatically. Everything else is just ********.
Prescriptions for eye adjustments? 😂
Have Apple never heard about progressive lenses. Why haven’t Apple worked with people who are in the front of these things?
The Apple scubas should adjust to each persons eyes automatically. Everything else is just ********.
Do you think Apple is lying about it being ZEISS? Do you think the people crafting the lenses are going to be my man Craig and not the same highly trained people who always do it?
This is an "interesting" take.
I'm sure Apple have heard about progressive lenses. I certainly have (I wearing a pair right now as I tap out this reply), and even a dunce like me realises why they are completely irrelevant to a VR headset.
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Of course the irony - regarding your observation - on my not needing to rely on my progressive lenses when using the Apple Vision Pro is not lost on me, and nor I suspect is it lost on the majority of - if I may be so bold as to make the completely unintended pun - readers.
VR/AR headsets have certainly been around for a while, but Apple’s decision to replace the user’s eyeglasses with integral corrective lenses apparently offers an improved visual experience that they deemed worth the added hassle for them and for the consumers.
If by progressive lenses you mean lenses that provide an area for distance vision, reading vision, and an area that blends the two, then yes, even the CEO, age 63, is aware of them. If you are referring different technology, I am certain that Apple is aware of it as well.
[For all we know, something vastly improved is in the works, but Apple wants the software development to move forward while the hardware catches up, regardless of the inconvenience.]
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