They aren't, they're break-even at best. Apple has made this clear in sworn testimony just recently.
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Apple Vision Pro Repairs Cost Up to $2,400 Without AppleCare+
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are people honestly lining up to buy this thing?
Wow people who buy these better inspect them for defects real well, once you take it home if it has an issue you’re screwed without AppleCare as they will blame you for the defect.
They can't even build enough of these things as it is. It's 1 country at the moment. This is as gen 1 of a product as you are going to get. Going to be a while before global developers get their hands on this.
Even if they bring the base model down to $1500, you are still looking at something like $300 for AC+, $200 (I think it was) for the case, and $100 (I think) for the better strap. Upgrade the storage for $400 and you are back to ~$2,500.
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Obviously no. Developers don't even have the sets yet and its a limited launch to 1 country.
Guys just pay the 24.99 a month for AppleCare+ instead of the $500! I spend more on coffee than that in four days!
I wonder if you can purchase AppleCare+ for it in the store when you pick up the Vision Pro like you can with other devices. I didn't opt for it when I checked out but looking at the prices to fix this thing its definitely worth it.
not sure how accurate it is but it seems the consensus. As of Jan 12, 2024, the average hourly pay for an Apple Repair Technician in the United States is $21.41 an hour
It's looking better to rely on renters insurance with $500 deductible. I don't think my policy has a relevant sublimit or exclusion, but reading now.
At any rate, more insurance companies should write floater policies for this device. A lot of exposure that needs covering.
At any rate, more insurance companies should write floater policies for this device. A lot of exposure that needs covering.
Is an organ donation card included so Apple can take one of my kidneys as an alternative payment method?
You ever tried to file a claim with them? Good luck, they will fight you on every single dollar and ultimately decide for you what they feel your claim is worth.
someone at Apple is smoking oregano if they think these prices are going to fly.
If you don't like it, you can buy the Meta Quest 3! You are in an elite club with Apple baby. You've got to pay to play! 😀
They don't expect you to pay these amounts. They are scaring you into purchasing AppleCare+.
I have a horrible relationship with AppleCare+. I never need it on the devices that have it, but I always seem to need it on the devices that don't. I literally just dropped a 2018 iPad Pro on a tile floor and cracked the glass. No AppleCare+. My other iPad that has it is pristine. So are my MacBooks that have it and my iPhone.
Even so - it's the only extended warranty plan that I even consider for consumer electronics.
When you total your car, repair costs meets or exceeds replacement cost.
No manufactured product is any different.
No manufactured product is any different.
Pretty sure you can just add it after the device is listed under your account. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
You can get a personal articles policy; no need for a special insurance plan to cover this. My ex had her flute (she was a professional musician/music professor) insured via one for $50k. It wasn't much per year.
Don’t underestimate the gullibility of fanboys.
Apple Vision Pro Deliveries Delayed to March in Sign of Early Demand
Apple Inc. began taking preorders for its long-awaited Vision Pro mixed-reality headset on Friday, and early indications suggest that buyers are snapping up initial supplies of the $3,499 device.
www.bloomberg.com