I signed up for one today and forgot I had a class during it. Needless to say, they did not let me do it 45 minutes after my scheduled time. You also can’t use your own spatial videos. They have a script and a demo already setup, so you have to go through that.
Starting today, you can receive a free Vision Pro demo at any Apple Store in the U.S. on an appointment basis. You can reserve a time slot up to seven days in advance on Apple's website, or by using the Apple Store app on your iPhone or iPad.
During the 30-minute demo experience, guided by an Apple retail employee, you will learn how to navigate the visionOS operating system as you explore a few built-in apps, including Apple TV, Photos, and Safari. The employee will make sure the Vision Pro properly fits you, and provide the correct ZEISS optical inserts for vision correction if necessary.
At select stores, Apple has created a special "Demo Zone" with curved sofas and rugs to create a more comfortable and homey feel. Apple Store expert Michael Steeber provided more details about the demo experience in his Tabletops newsletter today.
Demo Zone at Apple Fifth Avenue in New York City
Vision Pro launched in the U.S. on Friday, and Apple plans to release the headset in additional countries at some point later this year.
"The era of spatial computing has arrived," said Apple CEO Tim Cook. "Apple Vision Pro is the most advanced consumer electronics device ever created. Its revolutionary and magical user interface will redefine how we connect, create, and explore."
Article Link: Vision Pro Demo Appointments Begin Today at All Apple Stores in U.S.
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I had my appointment this morning at Apple Marketplace in Mass. The demo was very disappointing. Apple employee took 20 minutes to set it up and had to switch out iPads. Asked if I could watch two spacial videos that I took and he said yes. Also said I wanted to experience the giant theater like experience. The demo was rushed and it was over before I knew it. He reset the headset and that was it. Didn't get what I wanted out of it. Booked a different demo for this weekend. Anyone else have similar issues?
And also since when you login to anything with your Apple ID, it's just there and it's been mandatory for long time
AFAIK, I don't think you can get away without having 2FA for an Apple ID anymore
Haha, I guess I shouldn't be surprised my small local apple store didn't have curved sofas and rugs brought in for its AVP demo area. I was however able to demo the product without having to wait in line and easily get appointments for my parents to try it out, so we had that going for us. 
Yeah, the demo is very scripted without much room for custom requests. You might have better luck if you tell them it's your second demo because you need more time to explore the device's capabilities in order to make a purchase decision. Good Luck!
My dad had trouble with the eye tracking calibration and it took several tries before they had him re-calibrate. In the end, he didn't get the full demo because he ran out of time.
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I'm watching the last reservations within 20 miles of San Francisco disappear as we speak. 👀
Starting today, you can receive a free Vision Pro demo at any Apple Store in the U.S. on an appointment basis. You can reserve a time slot up to seven days in advance on Apple's website, or by using the Apple Store app on your iPhone or iPad.
During the 30-minute demo experience, guided by an Apple retail employee, you will learn how to navigate the visionOS operating system as you explore a few built-in apps, including Apple TV, Photos, and Safari. The employee will make sure the Vision Pro properly fits you, and provide the correct ZEISS optical inserts for vision correction if necessary.
At select stores, Apple has created a special "Demo Zone" with curved sofas and rugs to create a more comfortable and homey feel. Apple Store expert Michael Steeber provided more details about the demo experience in his Tabletops newsletter today.
Demo Zone at Apple Fifth Avenue in New York City
Vision Pro launched in the U.S. on Friday, and Apple plans to release the headset in additional countries at some point later this year.
"The era of spatial computing has arrived," said Apple CEO Tim Cook. "Apple Vision Pro is the most advanced consumer electronics device ever created. Its revolutionary and magical user interface will redefine how we connect, create, and explore."
Article Link: Vision Pro Demo Appointments Begin Today at All Apple Stores in U.S.
It really comes down to the fact that Apple wanted to do AR computing, but could not ship it in any other package other than a VR headset due to sheer limitations of technology today. The VR headset is what kills it. AR computing is a great idea.
Plenty all week in Boise
I'm sure this is totally dependent upon how much of a tech hub one lives in
Recently retired. I want to see what this turns into in 10 years. If Apple pushes it like they do with technology, it's going to be an awesome thing to see. Get the headgear smaller and I'm there.
Thats quite a chunk of Apple store space to cater to a single product. One would think the successor to the AVP would be more trivial to purchase. That also further bunches up visitors to the 5th Ave store.
View from the spiral stairs from before that setup.
They did the same thing with Apple Watch when it launched. They want this to be a tentpole product, not another hobby like Apple TV. We'll see.
Oh I'm sure of that. Also the number of people who can throw around $4k 😅
The reservation page says "The Specialist will set you up with Apple Vision Pro, making sure everything is personalized to you and your vision needs." -- It'd be kinda weird if everyone with glasses was excluded from the experience.
Not sure if they’re not offering the demo in Austin or if all the appointments are snatched up. 😢
My eyes may also be more photosensitive to light. Trained them to find subtle differences in color for color grading and such, may not be the same experience for everyone.well then I will have to be careful at work, seriously didn't notice anything at home. But then like hearing, maybe thats a good thing with old eyes. everything looks dim all the time
That store is a dumpster fire on a good day. Every time I go there they mess up something. I hate going there for warranty issues as they like to run through the dumbest troubleshooting steps and they seem unclear on how to do them. Then instead of searching internal stuff for instructions they literally search this site.
I went in there over the summer to buy a watch…just said exactly what I wanted and pulled out my card. Took an hour cause I dIDnT mAkE an aPpOInTmEnT to buy something…in a store. After she made some snide comment about not understanding why I think I can just walk in and buy something….i just walked out, drove to BestBuy…took 5 minutes.
The Burlington store generally has better people but can be really busy on weekends. The Rockingham store is a better balance and has less foot traffic. We lost a good store when NorthShore moved. NorthShore always had really good people and good service. Market Street is the worst.
You think they keep every possible combination of prescription lenses on hand in every Apple Store to accommodate demos?
I think having at least one of each single vision prescription for each eye is probably quite likely, yes.
I managed to try one out yesterday. Very, very impressive, slick and new. True there aren’t many apps yet but that’s part of being new.
The pass through (seeing the world through the cameras) was really excellent. It’s the best possible way to view panoramas you’ve shot. Immersive mode which appears to be shot with 180 degree 3d cameras was truly stunning.
The screen on the from is superfluous and should go to bring down the cost tbh.
I didn’t expect to want one after the demo. If it weren’t so expensive I would have walked out with one.
The pass through (seeing the world through the cameras) was really excellent. It’s the best possible way to view panoramas you’ve shot. Immersive mode which appears to be shot with 180 degree 3d cameras was truly stunning.
The screen on the from is superfluous and should go to bring down the cost tbh.
I didn’t expect to want one after the demo. If it weren’t so expensive I would have walked out with one.
