I remember saying I wouldn’t pay $400 for a phone. And now look.
So no, which means maybe.
So no, which means maybe.
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No.
Apple's a 3 trillion company because of us. While we may love the products, we also love great customer service which has been slipping recently. I got a Mac mini quite early on after they came out, and needed help. I was told that they had not had much training on the new processors, which behaved differently to Intel in some areas. I was not pleased.
So I tried again when I bought another, this time with more memory, and no one could explain the memory problems I was having, except that even more memory would help. Ugh!!
I really want Apple to succeed, but I fear that they will want to keep making higher and higher profits, and something has got to give eventually. At one time, Microsoft was the biggest company in the world, I believe, and look what happened to them.
Apple HAS to take care of all its customers, whether they have 50 or 50,000 of what ever currency to spend. I fear that there are too many billionaires at the top now, and they can't see us little people anymore.
This was a weird edge case for Betteridge’s law of headlines but the law holds nonetheless.
Setting aside the unknown answer to: "How much does this make my life better?"
Definitely not for a 1.0 device.
Probably not for a x.0 device that costs 50% more than a laptop unless that first question remains unanswered.
Definitely not for a 1.0 device.
Probably not for a x.0 device that costs 50% more than a laptop unless that first question remains unanswered.
Regardless of how much tech they jam into this set, that price tag will scare off the average consumer, at least initially.
I’m really curious what it will offer to either justify the price (chips aside) or more importantly the features that will set it apart from existing headsets.
I’m really curious what it will offer to either justify the price (chips aside) or more importantly the features that will set it apart from existing headsets.
No.
Question to the audience. As someone with a visual handicap (only one eye) how the hell would something like this even work or benefit me? I mean, it appears that I'm only going to get half of the experience. I've not kept up on the VR stuff at all; there's plenty of other tech in this world that can capture my attention and whatnot.
Question to the audience. As someone with a visual handicap (only one eye) how the hell would something like this even work or benefit me? I mean, it appears that I'm only going to get half of the experience. I've not kept up on the VR stuff at all; there's plenty of other tech in this world that can capture my attention and whatnot.
Never!
Still irked with the removal of headphone jack. That was a game changer for me... Will never buy a speaker/headphone apple branded. These hiked prices for recycled designs, and monthly drain of my bank account is just starting to take the piss... Currently getting my library away from Apple Music JUST so I can close side that down.
A 2K toy is another example of said piss taking by apple... They are having a laugh.
No doubt a fair view Apple Watch purchasers will take the bait
Still irked with the removal of headphone jack. That was a game changer for me... Will never buy a speaker/headphone apple branded. These hiked prices for recycled designs, and monthly drain of my bank account is just starting to take the piss... Currently getting my library away from Apple Music JUST so I can close side that down.
A 2K toy is another example of said piss taking by apple... They are having a laugh.
No doubt a fair view Apple Watch purchasers will take the bait
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Of course, we will buy it, but not from the random rumors we got so far. People will finance it because of how it will impact their life like they do with a $30k car.
I really think/hope Apple will promote this as a 2nd display for macs alongside being a media device for a full IMAX like experience for films and obviously a fully independent 3D gaming powerhouse.
I’ve tried browser and media experiences on a Vive Pro and it’s a clunky mess. I think most consumers who dismiss all VR also don’t know quite how bad and disjointed VR can be, especially to newcomers.
Apples strong suit I’m certain will be an excellent zero setup and seamless introductory experience. For instance I saw some high end headsets (Varjo I think) have automatic IPD adjustment so new users don’t need to mess around finding the sweet spot. Also 4K per eye with eye tracking and likely foveated rendering will mean images will look crisp and detailed. If this paragraph meant nothing to you, then you’re lucky because putting on an Apple headset as your first VR experience will likely make anything else you put on seem rubbish.
I’ve tried browser and media experiences on a Vive Pro and it’s a clunky mess. I think most consumers who dismiss all VR also don’t know quite how bad and disjointed VR can be, especially to newcomers.
Apples strong suit I’m certain will be an excellent zero setup and seamless introductory experience. For instance I saw some high end headsets (Varjo I think) have automatic IPD adjustment so new users don’t need to mess around finding the sweet spot. Also 4K per eye with eye tracking and likely foveated rendering will mean images will look crisp and detailed. If this paragraph meant nothing to you, then you’re lucky because putting on an Apple headset as your first VR experience will likely make anything else you put on seem rubbish.
I have a 24" Wacom, but an Apple Pencil on a Mac monitor that could fold down would be amazing. I like the feel of the Apple Pencil on iPad much better then the Wacom, but the experience isn't as good through sidecar and it would be nice to have a much larger display on Mac. Talk of an A13 in an upcoming display makes me wonder if it might include Apple Pencil support. I'm not sure what else they would use it for unless it could also double as an Apple TV.
I have a google cardboard and it is terrible!So the goal is to make money off of it, ?.
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What is the point of HomePod mini if you are locked into their eco system?
They are not practical, portable (cable) and constantly cut out. Hell you can't even set them up without a mobile device. Self-sabotaging an otherwise decent sounding speaker... for another money grab.
My Beolit kicks ass and has been pounding for years. Rock solid and free to use as I please.
If Apple has to ask that question out loud they really should fire their marketing research VP.
It's certainly slated to be a general purpose computing device, so it isn't targeted at a particular vertical. It may be your next device for everything if the tradeoffs are the better balance. Some people use Macs as their primary device, others use iPads as their primary device, and in the future some of these people will be using an AR headset as their primary device. It is very likely iPad apps will run on it natively. I suspect the headset will also work well with Macs (either as virtual display or Oculus Link style remote rendering), so for some people it may be using the headset along with their Mac for work that is above the capabilities of an iPad app. I would also expect it to support legacy input devices (mouse, trackpad, keyboard) when they are a better fit for the task.
Much like the iPad is particularly good for sketching and note taking, this will be particularly good for sculpting, CAD/CAM, and other 3D modeling. It will allow a new category of immersive apps and games that require holographic video/rendering. Imaging watching the Superbowl as a miniature holographic stadium sitting on your kitchen table or being able to sit in virtual front row seats with some freedom of movement.
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No, won't pay 2k for any VR (Apple or not) for the same reason I won't pay 1k for a mobile phone.. It's not only a question of having the money or not, it's more like principles..
Also, AR/VR is overvalued, specially AR. VR looks nice for gaming and adult entertainment, other than that I don't see the point. And to be honest, I don't expect Apple VR to offer anything in those areas.
Also, AR/VR is overvalued, specially AR. VR looks nice for gaming and adult entertainment, other than that I don't see the point. And to be honest, I don't expect Apple VR to offer anything in those areas.
If it can run mac apps then yes absolutely. That would make the framing of it really easy. It’s a productivity device that is essentially a Mac with a giant display and really good window management, and also it does some other stuff that has yet to prove itself useful. $2k for the best iMac ever makes total sense.
