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I'd love to say "No, that's absurd!" but in all honesty; yeah, probably. Somewhere around $2500 would be my limit. And it would have to be really, really cool. 
It would have to do something spectacular that the others don't to justify that cost. I don't think having a nicer looking physical design is going to justify that Apple Tax.
I would put money into updating my more-used devices first, like phone, tablet, laptop, watch. AR/VR would be further down the list than these other.
If it allows the use of an actual keyboard and comes with some decent productivity software... I would love to move my work away from my Mac Mini with a 4k monitor to be able to use my full desktop.
No, not at that price. I just don’t know what the killer app would be to justify it.
I can throw a jock strap over my head and get the same look for free.
I might be the first person on the list here to say yes....but I can't. No, I would not spend that much. I would want a pair but cant justify that when I look down my wish list.
the rumor of the $2K was wrapped around an assumption that they were targeting commercial uses first
So if nobody buys it because it’s too expensive, what developer is going to want to spend time creating software for it?
No way I can justify that price.
No way I can justify that price.
$2-3k = flop
There is really nothing at the market that would make this an enticing product and I doubt Apple will bring that content/value first. AR/VR is the future but its so far away that I just don't understand why Apple (based on the rumour) believes that its worth the price tag. Don't see that happening. Around $1k is probably max with the Apple tax but this thing should be below $999 for sure.
There is really nothing at the market that would make this an enticing product and I doubt Apple will bring that content/value first. AR/VR is the future but its so far away that I just don't understand why Apple (based on the rumour) believes that its worth the price tag. Don't see that happening. Around $1k is probably max with the Apple tax but this thing should be below $999 for sure.
No, I’m not sure I’d pay 2.000€ for an AR headset, although it could change if Apple sells it as a really useful tool for every day.
I’d definitely not pay 3.000€ for a device like this. That’s like 2/3 monthly salaries here. It’s just too much for the salaries in Spain.
I’d definitely not pay 3.000€ for a device like this. That’s like 2/3 monthly salaries here. It’s just too much for the salaries in Spain.
AR will only become interesting when it fits into normal glasses, without huge frames and attachments around it, and with a battery that last multiple days.
Maybe in 10 years.
Maybe in 10 years.
Depends on How Real the Porn gets !!?
Honestly, if it delivers… this thing is going to be an absolute beast in power. I hope they get enough developers on board to make this take off, and I hope that between the two M1 chips, advanced screens, cameras, sensors, comfort, privacy, etc….
It would be close to being worth $2K. That being said, I hope they undercut the market and come in at a $1K pricepoint. Take a page from the original HomePod playbook. It blew other speakers out of the water on build quality and innovation, but everyone saw it as a smart speaker and got turned off by Siri. To them that didn’t justify the high price tag.
If people compare this to the low quality VR glasses that are out now, of course it’s going to seem expensive. But it’s like comparing a Porsche to a Honda. They’re both cars, sure, but completely ballparks.
It would be close to being worth $2K. That being said, I hope they undercut the market and come in at a $1K pricepoint. Take a page from the original HomePod playbook. It blew other speakers out of the water on build quality and innovation, but everyone saw it as a smart speaker and got turned off by Siri. To them that didn’t justify the high price tag.
If people compare this to the low quality VR glasses that are out now, of course it’s going to seem expensive. But it’s like comparing a Porsche to a Honda. They’re both cars, sure, but completely ballparks.
I don't get why people aren't excited about this. The Oculus Quest 2 uses significantly worse technology and software, and the experience is already incredibly immersive. I have no doubt that Apple will make the experience even more seamless.
There will be new ways online socializing that could feel much more real and authentic than text messages and video calls. It's actually more fun to hang out socially in these virtual spaces with activities like ping pong or poker instead of just FaceTiming.
There will be new capacities for story telling and art, with new avenues to be creative within virtual 3D space.
There are new ways we can learn skills. Imagine having a guitar or piano teacher where you can actually see in 3D space how their hands are positioned, with additional information about notes and chords layered on top. It would be an amazing way to scale certain types of education.
For technology enthusiasts, you all are pretty narrow minded about the possibilities of this technology.
There will be new ways online socializing that could feel much more real and authentic than text messages and video calls. It's actually more fun to hang out socially in these virtual spaces with activities like ping pong or poker instead of just FaceTiming.
There will be new capacities for story telling and art, with new avenues to be creative within virtual 3D space.
There are new ways we can learn skills. Imagine having a guitar or piano teacher where you can actually see in 3D space how their hands are positioned, with additional information about notes and chords layered on top. It would be an amazing way to scale certain types of education.
For technology enthusiasts, you all are pretty narrow minded about the possibilities of this technology.
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If the headset is a MacBook replacement, where I could connect a keyboard and use standard Mac Apps at comparable performance to a MacBook, and the headset is significantly lighter and more comfortable than current HMDs, and it has controllers and tracking quality at least on par with the Oculus Quest(2), and the optics are better than current headsets (clear from edge to edge with minimal god rays and such)... sure, I'd consider it.
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Apple is nowhere close to that. Remember the report about having heating issues it was having.
Can you do a poll here, at what price people are interested at buying it?
1. Under 500
2. 500-1000
3. 1000-1500
3. 1500-2000
4. 2000+
1. Under 500
2. 500-1000
3. 1000-1500
3. 1500-2000
4. 2000+