They know it's not going to sell like crazy, which is why they priced it as they did. It can't flop because they aren't over-hyping it. It won't sell well, and they know it...which is why it's such an interesting decision on Apple's part.
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Apple Reveals 'Vision Pro' Headset and visionOS
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it'll be curious to see if this device, in time, will go the way of the 3D curved TV or whether it'll reach massive market adoption like many of the other Apple products did in the last 20 years. I don't feel strongly either way; I don't wish it to fail, nor do I hope it is a blistering success.
The early adopter price is a steep one, that alone will keep it from becoming a millions-of-units-sold gadget. But it will pave the way to the next versions integrating lessons learned from v1.
From a human perspective, I agree with others that have said that this is another piece of technology that further isolates us from our surroundings, beyond what the phone does already.
The early adopter price is a steep one, that alone will keep it from becoming a millions-of-units-sold gadget. But it will pave the way to the next versions integrating lessons learned from v1.
From a human perspective, I agree with others that have said that this is another piece of technology that further isolates us from our surroundings, beyond what the phone does already.
It's a really expensive device and even Apple acknowledges that with their US only launch.
But watching the keynote there were moments I felt a sense of wonder and possibility I don't remember since the iPhone and not many times before.
There were limitations and downsizes but there was also some magic.
I really look forward to watching what will come of this.
And from across the ocean I will probably only see it in person if the possibilities come true perhaps only in gen 2.
But watching the keynote there were moments I felt a sense of wonder and possibility I don't remember since the iPhone and not many times before.
There were limitations and downsizes but there was also some magic.
I really look forward to watching what will come of this.
And from across the ocean I will probably only see it in person if the possibilities come true perhaps only in gen 2.
Well they did transfer a MacBook screen to virtual space and used regular keyboard and mouse. So I am wondering if it could run the apps on its own also. It has M2 chip and same interface methods whereas the iPad is limited by the touch screen. They went right to replicating a desktop experience with this one, iPad has always been limited.
I don't disagree with you. It has a target audience but that is a VERY small audience, especially at that price.
This, to me, is a more early access device that Apple is allowing some to have access to. It's not going to be as they en"vision" it, not yet at least.
Agreed. It has “wow” factor, we know that. The problem is that “wow” factor lasts about two minutes before you really start to think about use cases. It does look more impressive than past headsets. It still doesn’t make me want a headset, let alone to replace any existing Apple products with this thing.
I had a smile on my face most of the time. Maybe because some things seemed ridiculous, but not in a bad way per se. More of wonder.
My point was who it was aimed at? It’s not aimed at general consumers at that price despite what computers used to cost years ago, or what you think is a really good price. Computers became more popular once they were more affordable which is why the likes of Amstrad dominated the market many years ago. How many people right now in a cost of living crisis would be excited to drop £4K on a virtual reality headset, and I ask that with a fairly straight face? Most if my friends and family don’t have the latest iPhone, not through cost, just because they have a decent iPhone already. So is this aimed at tech enthusiasts with large disposable incomes, businesses or the mass market consumer?
This thing is exactly like 1st gen Apple Watch though. Features heavy but no killer feature; ridiculously high price tag; basically a refined/ polished version of what competitors had been doing.
Not sure which of these you’re equating to 8% of humanity, but 10 million in assets is nowhere NEAR 8% of humanity, probably not even .08% of humanity… in the USA, about .05% (half of 1% have 10M+ in assets) of people, or a bit over 1% of HOUSEHOLDS have 10m+… I would bet other than some outliers like Switzerland, Lichtenstein, MAYBE Singapore, they might be higher in % terms than the USA.. still, for the majority of average households this a large amount of money that they really are not going to spend on.
Myself and a couple other family members are already saying this is a day one purchase primarily because of our ambitions to develop on this platform and because of the productivity features regarding the infinite canvas of data. Real 3D interfaces (not 2d windows in a 3d plane like apple showed) are something we've been interested in for a long time. We've experimented with Magic Leap before but that wasn't quite up to par. I think this is the device that will bring the hardware up to people's software ambitions.
And sure, the media stuff also looks pretty cool. Seems like watching movies in this will be way more compelling than any display.
And sure, the media stuff also looks pretty cool. Seems like watching movies in this will be way more compelling than any display.
If this could replace my smartphone, laptop/desktop, and TV then I'm sold. The iPhone killed off (for most people) things like mp3 players/radios, photo/video cameras, physical books/movie discs, etc. I'd love not having to buy a new TV, laptop, smartphone and instead just getting a new headset.
It's going to be a good few years before I do get a headset though. Main thing for me is battery life. They need to get it up to 6+ hours for me to consider it.
If this is coming with an M2 then maybe the M3 or M4 models can make it run more efficient and improve battery.
It's going to be a good few years before I do get a headset though. Main thing for me is battery life. They need to get it up to 6+ hours for me to consider it.
If this is coming with an M2 then maybe the M3 or M4 models can make it run more efficient and improve battery.
Just like all other Pro products, it offers features at a price that is for a smaller audience. This is however the first time a new Apple product launched this way. Telling sign of the state of tech I think.
Put each of your devices close enough together to start SharePlay. 🤪
Yeah I'm a little worried it may make us even more isolated from the real world than we quite are with our phones already.
Downsides granted, bit like the pods Max with some funky Game of Thrones sheet when the eyes disappear!😂
Sadly, Magic leap is already pretty much dead.
I already have over 5k+ worth of homecinema gear in my apartment. Sure, years ago i tried those "big screen" cinema apps on a oculus rift etc, those were nice and would be way nicer with apple's gear and implementation, but paying that much for a single user experience...no way !”
6+ of wireless use though? Wired is also an option. And maybe you can have spare batteries, the pouches attach magnetically anyway.