Video: Would You Pay $2000+ for Apple's AR/VR Headset?

[Think|Different]

Yes, I will. I wouldn’t say I’d pay “whatever” but, yes, I want whatever Apple delivers in this space and am ready.

 

[LeeW]

The cost for me if it really is in the range of 2-3k indicates that Apple is not aiming this at general joe which also suggests it will have a limited use case.

 

[dk001]

I don't understand why this video makes so many outlandish claims about how it will look. I mean there's no way you can say these things with such certainty. I'm hoping that apple will be able to make the headset much more minimal and less cumbersome than things like the oculus. I can't stand wearing it for more than a few minutes before my cheeks hurt from the weight. I'm hoping apple makes it more like Google Glass in that it's a light headband - but improve on that concept by making the screen more like a standard pair of glasses.

I had a pair of Google Glasses. Limited but pretty cool.
This "monstrosity" reminds me more of a personal game visual VR unit than AR. Not seeing the use especially at that price.

 

[crees!]

Question: Would You Pay $2000+ for Apple's AR/VR Headset?

Answer: No.

 

[dk001]

I wish we had a poll on this article. It’s really a hard pass.

Probably why we don't 😂 😂 😂

 

[44267547]

The price will be relative to the advancements this technology can offer to the consumer. What are are those advancements and to what degree will it bring an experience for $2000? Apple will really have to sell this product with this alleged price tag.

It may not be for me, but I think this technology has potential, especially in the professional sector. (I.e-Surgical practices, automotive, engineering, ect.)

 

[castlema]

Easy question to answer. I wold not pay $2000 for anyone's VR headset. I don't see the point of them at all so I will not be spending my money on one.

 

[Cosmosent]

Nope, but Munster, Ives, Huberty, & Cramer, will promote it like it's The Second Coming !

 

[dk001]

I can throw a jock strap over my head and get the same look for free.

Add a COVID face mask and have a really new (clown) look!

 

[dk001]

Depends on How Real the Porn gets !!?

Can you imagine the BT aftermarket potential?
WOW

 

[xraydoc]

No. I would not pay $2000 for an Apple VR headset. I'd spend that same amount of money on something that would get more use like a new laptop or sub-$6000 Apple Display or new iPad or something.

I've used my son's $350 Occulus. Fun, but not worth >$2000, even with an Apple logo on it.

 

[UltimateSyn]

I wouldnt for a first generation product at least.

Also would depend on how productive I can actually be with realityOS assuming it’s just iPadOS being projected in front of me with some AR niches. you put these on and boom- you have a huge viewing space for work and entertainment.

But wait what about battery life? ? I dunno but I’m excited for the marketing they’re gonna pump out for this.
”At Apple labs, the future is…Now! ?? “ ?

Apple is known for doing really, really well when it comes to implementing user interfaces designed around new interaction paradigms. Mac OS for keyboard/mouse, the original iPod's OS for its clickwheel, iPhone OS for multi-touch, etc. They've done an exceptional job thus far so I'm certainly not expecting realityOS to be 'just iPadOS projected in front of you.' It'll be a real shame if it is.

 

[Yojimbo007]

Yes.. IF it is 4x better than Oculus !

 

[Sanlitun]

Propaganda delivered directly to your retina..

 

[WarmWinterHat]

No.

I have zero interest in VR outside of once or twice a year for novelty reasons.

 

[ThinkDyfferent]

It all depends what it is capable of doing and what applications are available. If just games, no.

 

[FasterQuieter]

Yes! But if my wife found out I might be living on the street with it.

 

[dbwie]

Apple claims that they make things you didn't know you want or need until you see it. So I will not answer until I see it. But I am struggling to imagine a use case in which I would want it. Will it be a full fledged Mac and project a giant display out in front of me? Even in that case I don't know if I would want it.

 

[Bearxor]

If it was actually that price I'd really need to see the AR capabilities. If it is as good/better than a Hololens, maybe...

 

[clive27]

I guess it really depends on what it can do. Oculus Quest 2 is $250. Whatever it does with AR should make it worth $1750.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Yes! But if my wife found out I might be living on the street with it.

Then you put it on, choose a virtual location and you are immediately on a tropical beach instead.

Yes that beach may sound-and smell- like you are still in the street… but your eyes might be fooled if it is good. ?

Now in the divorce, she may demand 70% of the virtual time on that beach, but hey, 30% of street-smell beach time for only $2K!!! ?

 

[NMBob]

Sure. Can’t wait to play doodle jump in VR

Holy crap. I'd fall and break a hip. Luckily my Apple Watch would detect the fall and call for an ambulance. Ecosystems is where it's at.

 

[R3k]

I’ll wait for AppleJack thanks. Exited for Brain ID integration.

 

[BanjoDudeAhoy]

 

[madrigal77]

Q: Would You Pay $2000+ for Apple's AR/VR Headset?
A: No.

I wouldn't pay more than $10.