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Here's How Vision Pro Demos Will Work at Apple Stores Next Month
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It doesn’t have to be true, but given their past history, I don’t doubt that it is.
I was actually recently listening to a podcast where they were talking about how when touchscreens came about, a lot of blind people were absolutely terrified that they wouldn’t be able to participate in any of this new technology.
Then voiceover was added with iPhone OS 3.0 and single-handedly eliminated that problem overnight.
Apple is proven in this field, and if they make a big mistake, they will hear about it from customers.
Also, it would be an absolute confusing shock If it wasn’t real, seeing as it was literally demoed by Apple with a visually impaired employee at WWDC during a developer session.
The first thought I had when reading the German's article yesterday was how many man hours will be wasted demo'ing the AVP each day at Apple stores, as it would be impossible to think they all would achieve a sale? Yes the odds are a lot higher initially.
Apple has a long tradition of supporting people with disabilities. More than most. But that demo was undoubtedly using lenses with that person's unique prescription, unlike what you'd find at an Apple Store demo. And the wait lines are going to be insane!
If you want to try Apple Vision Pro, get ready to wait a while
Apple knows how important it is to get the sales pitch right when you're spending $3,499.
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Perhaps they will need counselors to give the retail staff assurances they can survive the first week of endless demos.
If you go at the Apple Store, be it online or physical, they won't allow you to get more than two. Simple as that.
Probably the same people that actually read the emails/articles about the process and understand that the demo is 25-30 minutes long (not 2 minutes) and also understand that to get the demo, you have to make an appointment. There's no "waiting in line".
I would have to see this out and other people actually using it.
Let's face it, Apple's "quality" since Jobs passed has gone down hill.
I remember the Apple saying "It Just Works".
Now its "It might kindof work sometimes"
Let's face it, Apple's "quality" since Jobs passed has gone down hill.
I remember the Apple saying "It Just Works".
Now its "It might kindof work sometimes"
If you look at other photos those holes appear to be vents (though the smaller one looks a bit like a reset switch pinhole).
Then call ahead with the particulars of each of your eye’s optical prescriptions and needs. You likely will have to make a choice on using near or far vision lenses for one ey though, best to ask your vision specialist and Apple which may be better. If given enough time they should be able to come up with a unique pair of lens insets that can give you a pretty good idea of how the Vision Pro looks, feels and operates.
If the actually make a custom single or pair to exactly meet your vision Rx, so much the better.
[Not without reason…(regarding eye infections)]
Advise them of your concerns and ask to have your demo pair wiped down again in front of you, including lens inserts. Maybe bring some alcohol wipes to do your own clean just before the demo. That should be sufficient.
No thanks. I've been an Apple user since I bought my 512K "Fat" Mac for use in my printing business. After I sold the shop, I went to work for Apple in 2004 and retired in 2015. My wife and I own at least two of everything Apple currently sells except the iMac and Mac Pro. We have at least 6 iPods of various generations gathering dust, along with a few iPhones and 3 vintage and obsolete MacBook Pros.
But the buy-in for the VisionPro is way higher than the utility we'd get from it. Yes, I'm old. Real old. I'm sure many, many people like me who could afford one don't really want one, and I'm also sure that many, many people who can't afford one really really want one!
I did order it. And this morning I had the biggest disappointment when I realized this Friday is not February 2nd, but the following is.
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You've been waiting since June 5. 2-3 weeks won't kill ya! 🙂🙂🙂
Am I the only one who doesn't understand the wording of the mail that Apple sent out regarding the in-store demo? English isn't my main language, but the way it is worded:
"Starting at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 2, we invite you to sign up for a demo of Apple Vision Pro at your local Apple Store"
it sounds like you have to be physically at an Apple Store to sign up for a Demo, even tho doing it online would be way easier/faster/less of a crowd at every store?
"Starting at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 2, we invite you to sign up for a demo of Apple Vision Pro at your local Apple Store"
it sounds like you have to be physically at an Apple Store to sign up for a Demo, even tho doing it online would be way easier/faster/less of a crowd at every store?
Oh this is absolutely a concern of mine. If I hold my iPhone too close and stare at it for too long it really messes up my vision. I'm not even sure I can use AVP for an extended period of time.