Yeah, but how are you going to one-up fellow passengers in First Class or Business Class? Those peeps were rocking Bose ANC headphones 15 years ago before they became mainstream. This seems like similar situation.
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Apple Vision Pro to Feature 'Travel Mode' for Better In-Flight Experience
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I haven’t flown since maybe 2015 or 2016, but I’ve never seen an AC outlet on my flight. Maybe things have changed.
They have changed. At least on Delta there are AC and USB, as well as personal displays with entertainment and movies, oh, and free wifi. I just close my eyes and zone out.😴
Maybe, but definitely not you.
People are already virtually incapable of staying in their personal spaces while cramped into airplanes. Eye tracking or no, do you really want someone who’s effectively blind and wearing a bulky object on their faces sitting so close to you on a flight? Sounds… sub-optimal.
I don't fault you for your preferences, but in no way will you "have the same experience" with AirPods and an iPad. You own an iPad? You "can have the same experience" on your iPhone - is false. You can do the same things, but you have an iPad because you must prefer the overall experience of an iPad vs. an iPhone for some tasks.
The Vision Pro is familiar tech packaged in a new UX (experience). Some people will value and pay for this experience; others will not. The 4K, HDR, buzzwords, etc. are great features. But it's the experience that people are going on about, not the tech specs.
All I want from travel mode is to have the same environmental view, but without the plane and other people.
I don't fault you for your preferences, but in no way will you "have the same experience" with AirPods and an iPad. You own an iPad? You "can have the same experience" on your iPhone - is false. You can do the same things, but you have an iPad because you must prefer the overall experience of an iPad vs. an iPhone for some tasks.
The Vision Pro is familiar tech packaged in a new UX (experience). Some people will value and pay for this experience; others will not. The 4K, HDR, buzzwords, etc. are great features. But it's the experience that people are going on about, not the tech specs.
They are? I mean, it appears to be an evolution of the experience already available on other companies’ hardware.
The issue here is (from my perspective) the low level of appropriateness represented by the idea of using this device on an airplane.
Yeah, I can already see an air rage incident resulting from this. I don’t know if it will come to a ban by airlines, but with enough incidents who knows?
That depends on the user turning on airplane mode. Just like some people don’t put their phones into airplane mode now, I expect some not to use it with their Vision Pro headsets, at least until they intrude into the personal space of their temporary neighbor and get the expected response.
I understand the change in UX paradigm, but waving my hands around in the air is not a better experience than typing on a real keyboard or on my screen, where I can actually have tactile feeling of touching something that is real.I don't fault you for your preferences, but in no way will you "have the same experience" with AirPods and an iPad. You own an iPad? You "can have the same experience" on your iPhone - is false. You can do the same things, but you have an iPad because you must prefer the overall experience of an iPad vs. an iPhone for some tasks.
The Vision Pro is familiar tech packaged in a new UX (experience). Some people will value and pay for this experience; others will not. The 4K, HDR, buzzwords, etc. are great features. But it's the experience that people are going on about, not the tech specs.
The UX of the VPScuba™️ is not an improvement on the screen paradigm of the Smartphone/Tablet/Laptop/Desktop
Not the same metaphor. You should be saying "Going down in a submarine is much better than going down scuba diving, and achieves the same thing."
I don't wear my iPhone on my face.
Most of the First Class or Business class passengers already have the money to buy the thing. And they'll more than likely save their money and buy an iPad.
I would know. I fly business class.
My hope is that you'll also be able to use your iPhone keyboard for input, similar to how it works with Apple TV.
I don’t believe for one second anyone is seriously going to wear one of those on a plane. Ever.
So you think someone would rather look at the all the other passengers, the backs of people's heads, and that small seat-back screen, instead of no other passengers and a huge screen while watching a movie?
I regularly fly from Belfast to London for work, for the last 5 years, and never seen an outlet, be it AC, USB and no personal displays or internet access.... So, you're over generalising.
So, I have to look down at iPhone to enable a keyboard for a headset I am wearing?
I have to use another device to use this device?
I get the AppleTV Remote, but I have to have another screen to use a screen?
I don't think the plebs have access to those luxuries. You must be flying 1st/business class.
I'd rather take an ambien for the flight. Works better.
That’s a less than two hour flight. Many planes used for longer hauls seem to have AC in my experience.
Mind you you don’t actually need AC. USB power works, but the current USB in planes would largely need to be upgraded to modern standards with USB-C PD.
Dear robbietop,
I trust you are in the finest of spirits. I beg to differ gently on your stance regarding the comparison between the Apple Vision Pro and the combination of an iPad Pro M1 and AirPods Max, and I find myself compelled to shine a different light upon the matter.
To start, let us momentarily overlook the specifics of pixel count, HDR, or any other technical jargon that might obfuscate the matter at hand. Instead, let us focus on the unique virtues that the Vision Pro brings to the table.
Firstly, we must consider the private nature of the VR glasses. As you nestle yourself into your seat on the airplane, the Vision Pro ensures an experience unmarred by prying eyes. Your documents, your films, your digital pursuits, remain exclusively within your realm, safeguarded from the curious gazes of those around you. In an era where data security is of paramount importance, this is a considerable advantage that should not be taken lightly.
Secondly, the VR glasses present a favourable situation ergonomically. You see, the Vision Pro aligns the display perfectly with your line of sight, sparing you from the potential strain caused by continuously peering down at an iPad. The display is also exempt from the threat of potential damage inflicted by reclining seats or other inflight inconveniences.
Lastly, regarding the matter of battery life, it is true that the Vision Pro may appear less resilient when compared to the iPad Pro or AirPods Max. However, the technology required to provide an immersive virtual reality experience is considerably power-intensive, and this should be factored into our assessment. Moreover, this issue is readily mitigated by the use of an external battery pack, commonly referred to as a "powerbank". This solution ensures that your virtual endeavours are not prematurely interrupted due to a depleted battery.
To conclude, whilst your predilections towards the combination of the iPad Pro and AirPods Max are wholly understandable, one might find the Vision Pro's unique virtues make it an intriguing alternative. Just as there is no necessity to indulge in self-flagellation to gauge its unpleasantness, similarly there is no necessity to denounce new technology before we explore its full potential.
Yours sincerely,
DrV
Yea, and the posts I quoted were replying to someone talking about flights less than 2 hours... so, your replying to my post out of context