Gurman: Vision Pro Launch 'Imminent' as Retail Stores Prepare

[75Batt]

No. Although having a killer initial app or two (unlikely) would be very cool, initial apps will not be what AVP is about. It is about the hardware. AVP is about a new long-term product category for Apple.

I agree. The iPad was nothing more than a blown up iPhone when it launched and it didn’t stop the success of that. Granted, its had some challenges but still a decent money maker.

 

[CharlesShaw]

I don’t see one in my future, but will be reading everything once it’s out.

I imagine that the pending “I RETURNED VISION PRO” thread will get a lot of traffic.

 

[wigby]

Just like Tim Cook, I wouldn't be seen dead wearing it but I'm tempted to buy purely keep it in it's box and sell in 10yrs or so.

Then don't go outside your house wearing it as per its design and function and don't let anyone in your home in case you die while wearing it. Now you're all set.

 

[X38]

Any word if it will be possible to try one before they go on sale?

 

[wigby]

I agree. The iPad was nothing more than a blown up iPhone when it launched and it didn’t stop the success of that. Granted, its had some challenges but still a decent money maker.

The iPad came in at 1/2 the price everyone was expecting when it was announced. Vision Pro's $500 more than expected price is the same price of the original iPad. Not really comparable in any way except for parts of the OS.

 

[vegetassj4]

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[X38]

Will be interesting what Apps will actually be available upon launch. That’s what is going to make or break it at the end of the day.

Somebody posted in another thread recently that it looks like Shapr3D has a version of their CAD system in works for Vision Pro. Don’t know if it will be available at AVP launch, but that has me extremely intrigued.

 

[falkon-engine]

I think this thing will flop but I could be wrong. Definitely will be watching to see how things pan out.

 

[CarAnalogy]

Still no word on cost of prescription lenses. $499? I'm guessing it will be ridiculous.

But these will be the best lenses, using only the finest glass cut on the International Space Station.

 

[User 6502]

Even if Zeiss would normally charge a fortune for such lenses, I suspect Apple will be willing to subsidize that so the cost isn't more than $99. It's well worth a few million dollars to avoid the significant negative press they'd get from charging $500 for people who need glasses. This is an accessibility issue!

Keep dreaming. Apple will be happy to charge a huge commission on Zeiss already extortionate cost.

 

[User 6502]

Let’s go! Can’t wait to get this. A revolutionary mind blowing new platform. I’m wondering the first corporations that will start handing out to employees. Infinite screens(monitors) just might help with productivity( ya think?)

Yeah sure because productivity is notoriously constrained by the lack of large enough screens… /s

 

[mguzman]

Even if Zeiss would normally charge a fortune for such lenses, I suspect Apple will be willing to subsidize that so the cost isn't more than $99. It's well worth a few million dollars to avoid the significant negative press they'd get from charging $500 for people who need glasses. This is an accessibility issue!

I’m hoping the “Apple Tax” on the lenses isn’t too extreme. A Mac Pro Wheel kit or Pro Display stand level markup would be unfortunate. I bought the official Zinni Optical lenses for my Quest 3 for $49.99 and they are great. Even with markup for the Zeiss and Apple names, the $99 price seems reasonable. But since the headset is a PRO (Apple speak for PROfit) we’ll have to wait and see.

 

[The Game 161]

Apple trolling ces and Samsung for their launches

 

[contacos]

No. Although having a killer initial app or two (unlikely) would be very cool, initial apps will not be what AVP is about. It is about the hardware. AVP is about a new long-term product category for Apple.

So you r just gonna look at it sitting on a table collecting dust and to be able to say „I had it first“??? Makes no sense

 

[TigerNike23]

I’m just… not interested.

I want M3 Macs.

 

[a m u n]

Bring it on: the first entirely new thing from Apple in a very, VERY long time... 6-7 years of Apple R&D time in the making.

Apple has been working on the Vision Pro since as early as 2007 when the first iPhone was launched.

https://www.patentlyapple.com/2023/08/apple-won-a-patent-today-covering-their-original-apple-vision-related-invention-dating-back-to-2007-the-year-of-the-iphone.html

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

Yeah sure because productivity is notoriously constrained by the lack of large enough screens… /s

Who said anything about being notoriously constrained lol

 

[Bodhitree]

Bring it on: the first entirely new thing from Apple in a very, VERY long time... 6-7 years of Apple R&D time in the making.

While I lean pretty positive on what is known about it already, I look forward to actually trying one to pass final judgement with my own eyes. Hopefully it does what I would seek out of it very well.

I agree, I look forward to watching the YouTube vids that will be made by the tech press when it finally releases. It will be very interesting to see what they have done with the OS in its final form.

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

I’m just… not interested.

I want M3 Macs.

Many people replied your exact “not interested” “not for me” “no thanks” “hard pass” “it will flop” etc right before iphone release. Msft CEO Steve Balmer was the biggest “iphone will flop!” critic lol

 

[mozumder]

I wonder if my vision care insurance will cover Zeiss lenses for these?

 

[CharlesShaw]

Many people replied your exact “not interested” “not for me” “no thanks” “hard pass” “it will flop” etc right before iphone release. Msft CEO Steve Balmer was the biggest “iphone will flop!” critic lol

And I remember a couple years of people noticing my original iPhone and asking, “is that the Apple phone?” with a tone that showed they were puzzled why I would be such a geek for wanting one.

What’s different is that thanks to movies and mostly TV, everyone has an idea about AR goggles and what they do.

 

[lkrupp]

The Vision Pro Plus will launch 6 months later:

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and....I don't know, with all of the Patent/Trademark litigation against Apple recently, the Warner/DC Universe might have a claim:

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Yeah, well, in the new Aquaman The Lost Kingdom Manta is defeated and falls into a deep crevice possibly to never be seen again. So...

 

[citysnaps]

Holy smokes! It's nice that someone here gets what AVP and its potential as a new product category is about. *

I think I just felt plant Earth tilt a few more degrees.

* Hint for the naysayers: It's a LOT more than projecting multiple virtual large computer displays in your living room.

 

[Sheepish-Lord]

Any word if it will be possible to try one before they go on sale?

Doubt it. I bet they force you to go into their stores to even buy one so they can fit you.

 

[klasma]

I imagine that the pending “I RETURNED VISION PRO” thread will get a lot of traffic.

Personally I’m looking forward to the yellow tint thread.