Honestly, from seeing it in action, I’ve come around on Vision Pro and intend to save up for one. Part of the appeal is that I could work at a Mac and use many of the apps I’d have (say opened up full screen in a space on the desktop) as separate displays around the Mac display. I could use the Mac display for Xcode, for instance, but have Mail, work chat, OmniFocus, and the like floating around the main display.
That said, I hope it doesn’t get to the point where it becomes a platform people use in public. It’s one thing to use it on an airplane or an Amtrak train, for sure, maybe even a commuter plane. But I can’t see it being terribly practical for work on a local bus or a subway train, even if your commute is a little longer. And I don’t want people walking down the street wearing VR headsets being completely divorced from stuff going on around them, like they already do with phones. I really hate it when people slowly walk up the subway stairs because they’re scrolling through a social media app on their phone. If you want to use your phone in public, step to the side of the sidewalk or hall and don’t use it while you’re on the stairs or escalator. I like the two hour battery life and the weight because it means that people are more likely to use it when they’re (relatively) stationary and not on the go. Put it in your bag between home and work, don’t wear it on the subway.
(In New York, you see a lot of people wearing AirPods Max. I cringe a little when I see it because I’ve already had to get three or four sets repaired due to the condensation issue, which is made much worse by using them both indoors and out. Additionally, the headphones are bulky so I have to make sure I have space for them in my bag, and I can’t wear them while wearing hats. They’re a lifesaver at the office, but, on the train or while walking, I use AirPods Pro. I don’t want the Vision Pro to become a similar issue, stick to using it when you’re pretty stationary.)
