For The Washington Post, Chris Velazco wore an Apple Vision Pro every day for two weeks: it made him optimistic about spatial computing.
Chris Velazco for The Washington Post:
To see what “spatial computing” could really do for me, I wore the Vision Pro every day for two weeks.
I could wear the 1.3-pound Vision Pro for four or five hours before my neck needed a break, but I had to adjust the fit often. (And yes, taking it off is always a relief.) I never felt nauseous… But you’ll also have to get used to navigating with your eyes. For apps you’re not right next to, you can look right at them and put your thumb and index finger together to select something. I’ve watched total novices figure it out instantly — but there’s still a learning curve.
You can have 9 or 10 apps running before the headset starts to struggle, and I’ve spent days trying apps in different places to see what feels useful. Surprisingly, those floating apps were most helpful when dealing with daily drudgery.
I hand-wash dishes a lot, and it’s supremely tedious. But it’s less so when I have a YouTube video floating above my sink, one that I can interact with without drenching my phone or touching my ear buds.
I also always forget about clothes in the dryer. Now, when, I do a load of laundry, I can hang a virtual timer in my hallway as a visual reminder…
I was nearly ready to write my Persona off until a friend with a Vision Pro FaceTimed me to catch up. The first half-hour of looking at his faux-face was unnerving. But as the conversation stretched into an hour, and then another, the weirdness had evaporated — it just felt like I was looking at my friend, not some weird facsimile. And he felt the same way.
After these two weeks, I’m sold on what the Vision Pro can do. I want to keep app windows around me in just the right places, shut out the world sometimes when I need some alone time, and pop back in when I’m ready.
MacDailyNews Take: If you haven’t yet tried Vision Pro, these two videos will give you a feel for what’s possible:
How to watch sports on the Apple Vision Pro pic.twitter.com/dD1PBxAHiR
— Alex Finn (@AlexFinnX) February 3, 2024
ok this demo is better than apple's actual ads for vision pro 🤯 pic.twitter.com/DE9IGdGCcG
— kitze 🚀 (@thekitze) February 4, 2024
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I am really surprised, but I guess I shouldn’t be, about how very useful the Apple Vision Pro is. I find doing typical work that I would usually do on my Mac or iPad is actually easier to do and I am more efficient using the Apple Vision Pro.
The laughter eventually dies down?
As we move towards the singularity and the brave new world for less than $3500.
I can’t wait to get mine when it comes to the UK !! The price tag is almost like spending $1500 on a Mac Mini and Rs $1500 on a Studio Display. Seriously people complaining about the price should stick to their budget and use an iMac or iPad/iPhone. The VisionPro is so worth it in very aspect !!