Ha, can't believe I missed that. Sounds like they outsourced the question writing to ChatGPT.
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Apple Surveys Vision Pro Users About Competing Headsets and Smart Glasses
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Seems reasonable to ask the people who have been using it. Also, in what way is it "garbage"?
I wish this childish hate toward Apple would stop already. I'm sure there are better hobbies than spending hours expressing hate (mostly unwarranted) and nonsensical hyperbole toward Apple. Some obviously enjoy reading post after post of this, but I don't. I want valid information, and honest and useful discussion of issues with Apple and their products.
(I make abundant use of the ignore file, but the 1000 name limit is not enough).
just completed my survey. Doing well Apple, I gave my opinion on what's good and what can be improved on.
I agree as far as something that could explode in popularity. But the vision pro is still very useful as a way to test out ideas with a real world audience.
They should ask those who returned or sold their Vision Pro as well.
I remember completing an Apple survey in 2006 or 2007 about my MacBook (the white plastic one) with questions about each of the ports, if I had used them, and how. I was still a new Apple customer, but surprised that "Steve" wanted to know how I was using the device.
How can you draw a conclusion when you have absolutely no idea of why Apple did so. I'm quite sure that they have a valid reason that you are not aware of and don't want to consider.
Thanks so much for insulting me. You have NO idea of what my motivations were in purchasing the device. Generalizing hate like this doesn't help anyone except those that practice schadenfreude.
Those would have to be approved for use while driving first, which would also have them limit the available functions, so that people don’t start swiping Tinder while driving.
Don’t take it so personally.
These comments are from strangers on a web forum.
Nothing here matters. Your love of your purchase is intact.
It's not accepting all kinds of prescriptions that's the killer feature, it's self correcting lenses that would be (cut out the middle man), chuck in AR & it's a winner.
I absolutely agree.
I think a major problem with current VR headsets is that they mess up your hair, and glasses avoid that issue. It’s the same reason in-ear headphones are more popular outside the home. I would never use a VR headset outside of my home, and ESPECIALLY not at work, because it would mess up my hair for the rest of the day. That may sound vain but I don’t really care haha
Unfortunately I’m no longer a child (and I don’t think childish), nor do I hate Apple. On the contrary, I have been using their products since I first purchased an Apple IIe second hand in 1985.
I have been on this forum long enough to have experienced the famous iPod reveal thread (and the lead up to the announcement) live.
Poking fun at Apple has been a favourite past time of Apple users for as long as I can remember. I personally don’t find that particularly hateful or childish.
I think a cheaper model will actually arrive this year, in the form of the currently shipping M2 based model being offered as the entry level (at say $2,500), and the new M5 powered model taking the current $3,500 model price point. The M5 they could offer improved storage & battery life as well to differentiate.
Eventually with the “Vision Air” the price will be down to $1,999 (“deluxe” plastic, no “eye-sight” external display), and the pro probably slots in at $2,999 with better resolution as well.
I dont get the reference in the last sentence of the article referring to future models having “Mac grade processor” ????? The Vision Pro is already using a Mac grade processor?
Eventually with the “Vision Air” the price will be down to $1,999 (“deluxe” plastic, no “eye-sight” external display), and the pro probably slots in at $2,999 with better resolution as well.
I dont get the reference in the last sentence of the article referring to future models having “Mac grade processor” ????? The Vision Pro is already using a Mac grade processor?
Wow. We sure disagree. Basic smart marketing research by one of the world's most successful tech companies is not "We don’t know what we’re doing.” It is simply basic smart marketing research.
Sadly, I am not apparently on the list of owners who got the questionnaire, though I have a Vision Pro. Oh well.
For those who say the current Vision Pro is too heavy, which I saw quite a bit in just the first few posts in this thread, that can be dealt with by using third party straps. I've been using one that allows me to remove the foam cushion entirely, so that I could even wear my glasses while using the Vision Pro. I took out my prescription lenses for the Vision Pro now that I can wear glasses. That's to my advantage since my prescription in my left eye has changed twice since I bought the headset and I don't want to keep ordering new Zeiss lenses. The new strap I'm using makes it so much lighter so I can wear it for longer periods of time.
If asked I would have suggested Apple create a larger set of head straps for different purposes, as well as answering questions about AR/VR glasses and such.
For those who say the current Vision Pro is too heavy, which I saw quite a bit in just the first few posts in this thread, that can be dealt with by using third party straps. I've been using one that allows me to remove the foam cushion entirely, so that I could even wear my glasses while using the Vision Pro. I took out my prescription lenses for the Vision Pro now that I can wear glasses. That's to my advantage since my prescription in my left eye has changed twice since I bought the headset and I don't want to keep ordering new Zeiss lenses. The new strap I'm using makes it so much lighter so I can wear it for longer periods of time.
If asked I would have suggested Apple create a larger set of head straps for different purposes, as well as answering questions about AR/VR glasses and such.
What the AVP needs most is software. The hardware was spectacular at v1.0.0 but much of the software was still beta as of my last long test session a few months ago. Even Apple's own apps (e.g. Numbers) break pretty quickly when put into "let's do some random real-world work" mode. And my dream of running my Filemaker apps on the AVP remains just that, a dream.
My external displays cost about as much as an AVP. The day that Mail, Filemaker and Photos are all bombproof on the AVP I will immediately buy an AVP at unchanged retail pricing even if zero improvements are made to the v1 hardware.
My external displays cost about as much as an AVP. The day that Mail, Filemaker and Photos are all bombproof on the AVP I will immediately buy an AVP at unchanged retail pricing even if zero improvements are made to the v1 hardware.
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They should survey those who own multiple Apple products and aren't interested to buy it instead of surveying the 100 people who bought it and maybe used once or twice.