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Apple Vision Pro Battery Isn't Hot-Swappable, Switching Requires Restart
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It's not a mobile phone. The EU regulation for USB C power connectors would not appear to apply to the device. Regardless, the powerpack itself has a USB connection on it anyway for the onward connection to the charger, so even if it were to apply, it still meets the rule.
To be fair, they might get away with it this time as I think the deadline is by the end of this year, if it even comes in future (it’s such a beta product they may skip some markets for a while)
I still don't understand. Do you have the same problem if I use my phone? Or a laptop?
This is a gen1 product in an all-new category. Early PowerBooks had 2 hours of battery life and cost as much or more (adjusted for inflation). Now MacBook Pros go all day. I'm sure over time they'll improve battery life as the product is refined and technology advances.
I expect there will be clip-on power banks (clipping onto the AVP battery) by third parties, similar to battery cases for the iPhone.
The light seal cushion which rests against your face inside the light seal does appear to be waterproof. It also appears to be easily replaceable as they provide two, and its magnetic. With the quest, there are a multitude of available aftermarket face seals, some of which are better for workouts, etc. You should try a workout in VR. You'll be blown away.
Think about it as $3500 product with no hours, and it comes with a free 2 hour battery.
I'm sure they(third party) will release bigger longer lasting batteries at some point.
As long as it is USB-C chargeable, which it is, there is no problem.
Something to do with having to stand up to get into the overhead locker or something. Like any other flight where someone needs to fish out a bit of kit from a bag. Either that, or perhaps other passengers will be overcome with enraged jealousy?
They’ll get away with it because the battery is part of the device - can’t function without it. Compared to a computer with a battery mounted in its case (with a proprietary connector) that is charged externally by USB-C. The only difference here is the battery is external. It still charges by USB-C, as required.
Correct. The battery pack is external for weight distribution purposes. Charging the entire unit is still done by USB-C, thus meeting the letter of the law.
Well, I'll be on a plane with one this weekend. Minding my own business.
Good point, but the non-replaceable cable is sure to raise eyebrows connected to a $200 battery.
I don't know why, but the Vision Pro is starting to remind me of the eyePhone in Futurama Season 6 Episode 3.
the battery itself is charged over USB C, that surely satisfies regulators. It's akin to having a proprietary battery inside the product just, well, outside the product.
Reviewers have reported it lasting for over three hours. One reviewer watched Avengers Endgame with a single battery charge.
The reason likely is that they want to prevent the battery disconnecting by mistake, which could lead to dangerous situations when the wearer suddenly can’t see anything anymore and is in mid-movement.
So what if other passengers can't stop staring? It's not like the wearer of the Vision Pro need take any notice of them whatsoever - they can just retreat into their private virtual space and block out any jealous humanity nearby.
And if you're suggesting that others might do something unwanted physically, then that would be heading towards assault, and people typically get thrown off planes for that.
mAh is a unit of charge, it is not a unit of energy.
Wh is the proper unit for energy.
Energy (J) = Charge (A) * Voltage (V)
Power (W) = A * V / Time (h)
multiply both sides by Time, and you have
Power (W) * Time (h) = A * V
Wh = A * V
To get energy, you need to have the voltage (V) of the battery, not just the charge (A).
I really hate how marketing has misinformed the general public on the proper measure of energy capacity of… literally everything.
airline regulations is 100Wh I think, which is why the 16" MBP is 99.6Wh
You may be right on the device type thing, but if Apple were able to get away with not having the on the iPhone by they 100% would have, but they didn’t so…
No it’s not. Apple would have kept the iPhone with the lightning port if this was the case, since they already supplied a type c to lightning cable in the box
I want a backpack battery pack with a week of charge. Wish I’d had the coin for this. Would be fun to set a record for not taking it off. Livestream the whole experience