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0 pointsdangus4mo ago0 comments

I think this explanation makes the situation sound even worse.

The vision pro’s overall productivity solution is inferior to existing, cheaper technology, and it has to be supplemented by a solution to a problem created by its own design.

Essentially you’re saying that after putting on a double headband device that wrecks my hair, gets me sweaty, strains my neck with weight, and fucks up my makeup, I now have to use a workaround fake avatar because the tech bros who made this product had to say “oh shit, if you have a headset on you can’t be on camera!”

For $3500 I can be in real reality and be surrounded by higher resolution professional monitors and just show my real self on camera instead.

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makestuff4mo ago

I have one and don't really use it for working remotely, but it really shines for media consumption. However, I agree with your points around it being heavy and not for everyone. The device definitely needs to be lighter, and most people wanting to use VR for media consumption could likely just buy a cheaper VR headset.

I think overall it probably remains a niche category. I don't see it becoming as popular as smart watches or anything like that. I do hope that Apple continues to invest in it though as it is a really cool technology.

GeekyBear4mo ago

> For $3500 I can be in real reality and be surrounded by higher resolution professional monitors and just show my real self on camera instead.

Some people frequently want to do that sort of work while away from their desk.

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