Apple Vision Pro reviews are in

I reviewed Apple's Vision Pro. Yes, it's expensive (it starts at $3,500.) But it also offers a way better experience than any other headset I've tried. The displays are sharper and more colorful, without the "screendoor" effect where you see pixels. And I love that I was able to drag and drop apps all around me. You can work with a keyboard and mouse attached, or play games. But my favorite thing to do was to just sit back on the couch, create a huge display that took up most of the wall, and watch movies and TV shows. I think this is the future of computing. I don't necessarily mean it will replace laptops as we know them, but that these sorts of headsets (I hope cheaper ones in the future) will serve as an alternative. Sort of like how the iPad ushered in a new era of tablet computing. https://lnkd.in/exzRHyJa

I always enjoy reading reviews of new technology. The Apple Vision Pro is impressive! I couldn’t help thinking how beneficial this could be for those with physical disabilities - also to improve mental wellness and connect people with the help they need in rural communities. The price is steep but sometime in the future this could help make care more accessible. #patientexperience #innovation

A lot of people are going to mock the Apple Vision Pro, and yes, it is a highly overpriced, 1st generation computer with all the problems that creates. However, there are several things that it offers, that are unavailable from any conventional computing source, and from any other mixed reality manufacturer. The ~$4K price tag will keep all but the totally insane consumers from purchasing it (and I my bank account doesn't let me be insane) but I'm already seeing in set the technology higher. For instance: * Meta Quest 3 is far better in passthrough mode to keep up * Meta is releasing more apps that don't require controllers, using those controllers we call "hands" at the end of your arms * Applications utilizing mixed or augmented reality are going to become far more productive and exciting. Here is a very good "first look" by Joanna Stern of the WSJ

WSJ's Joanna Stern explores Apple Vision Pro's potential and limits in diverse settings. The Vision Pro shows us a peek at what technology might be like in the future, mixing the real and digital worlds. As technology gets better, we might see more interactive personal computing experiences. https://lnkd.in/gSikHYDZ

I've spent the time since the vision pro reveal wondering how apple managed to find a good way to preference gaze over hands as an input device, and how they got away with leaning hard on contextless gestures as the primary way to interact. the answer is... they haven't. The Verge's issues with hand inputs here exemplify the problem with leaning hard on gestural input and leaning away from physical interaction. You lose connection to your actions, increase frustration & accidental mistakes. gestures. need. CONTEXT. Even better, they need physicality! the problem of using gaze all the time is that a constant passive input has now become a constant active output - you're never able to *safely* look at something without the anxiety of a misclick. if you're using hands for spatial interaction, PLEASE. root your gestures in context (e.g. social cues), and lean hard on the millenia of physical actions we've honed as human beings. that's where the real magic of xr lies. https://lnkd.in/gi5au3Rs

After watching this review from The Verge, the VR-skeptic in me came way thoroughly impressed by the Apple Vision Pro! I can see that this AR-focused, or as Apple calls it ‘spatial computing’ headset has a true use-case, and now captured my designer/creative curiosity. Despite its weight, the real game-changer is VisionOS, offering a glimpse into the future of seamless device interaction without any compromises. Now we wait for a lighter and less intrusive Air version that I’m sure will be coming in coming years. #AppleVisionPro #ARInnovation #apple #visionos

https://lnkd.in/gSFZWsdS You're up Samsung. I haven't been real excited about AR / VR / whatever term we're using today, but these sound pretty amazing.

The Apple Vision Pro brings with it limitless potential for app development! From augmented reality experiences that blend seamlessly with our surroundings to productivity apps that elevate efficiency, the possibilities are extraordinary. ???? This is a journey into uncharted territory, and I can't wait to see the innovation! ???? I, for one, cannot wait to try it, and hopefully, it will not make me puke either... Read the review by The Wall Street Journal:

Sometimes it's hard to understand the scale that Apple operates at. According to MacRumors, Apple has sold 200,000 units of their new Apple Vision Pro product, which represents at least $700 million in revenue. This is just for pre-orders, just in the US. The product isn't even out yet. It seems likely that once it rolls out world-wide, this will immediately be a multi-billon dollar product. People are using the words "niche" and "small run" to describe this product. Not a bad start for a new product category. If it's as good as Apple claims, the killer app will be work-from-home. Zoom is already on board and MS Teams is coming. Expect reviews for Apple Vision Pro to roll out on February 2. https://lnkd.in/eMcT9yH2