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I think you’re overthinking it. I was considering buying a new studio display for my Mac Studio. I have a single 4K display that is fine most of the time, but

I think you’re overthinking it. I was considering buying a new studio display for my Mac Studio. I have a single 4K display that is fine most of the time, but for serious work, I want more. That purchase is now on hold until I’ve tried Vision Pro. For just this application alone, Vision Pro is interesting. As well as a desk, my office has a sofa, and a round conference table. I like to be able to move from one to another for different activities because it’s better for my body. Being able to do this and still access my Mac, or have computing surfaces floating nearby would be a huge benefit for me. I also have a living room with a TV in it. For me, TV isn’t a social activity - it’s just a way to unwind or watch something of cultural significance. I would love to be able to remove the TV and arrange the room in a more social way. I’d also like to be able to watch movies etc. in other rooms. I’m considering having roommates, and being able to sometimes watch large screen content in my bedroom feels like it would take pressure off the shared spaces, and allow me to downsize my personal use of space more comfortably. If it works as well as is claimed, it’s practically a no-brainer for me to buy even at $3500, just based on the added freedom it would give in my own home.

beezlebroxxxxxx 3y ago
I might be overthinking it, but you also might be mistaking yourself for the general consumer when you're really a rather select consumer. I don't doubt that the product appeals to you and to a certain demographic, but will that transfer to a general popularity? I'm rather skeptical but open to be proven wrong. Personally, I think the "movie screen in a headset" is not the play. It's cool and novel at 3.5k, but will only remain that if that's all it does. AR and overlaid graphics is where I see the tech really coming into maturity and establishing its market share. Apple could be the company that owns that, or they could be a stepping stone.
- throw74775 3y ago
  I’m not mistaking myself for the general consumer. I’m aware that it’s only one day after the keynote, and very few people are already thinking this far into how it might affect their lives, and I know this is because I have industry experience going back decades. That said, this doesn’t matter. If the use cases I’m thinking of are actually served by the device, then that knowledge will spread organically, and people will buy it. I agree that movie screen in a headset is not the play, that’s why it wasn’t my first example. My point is that if just a couple of the use cases are real, it will enable people to use their space differently, and that will be about as sticky as a product gets.

beezlebroxxxxxx 3y ago

I might be overthinking it, but you also might be mistaking yourself for the general consumer when you're really a rather select consumer. I don't doubt that the product appeals to you and to a certain demographic, but will that transfer to a general popularity? I'm rather skeptical but open to be proven wrong. Personally, I think the "movie screen in a headset" is not the play. It's cool and novel at 3.5k, but will only remain that if that's all it does. AR and overlaid graphics is where I see the tech really coming into maturity and establishing its market share. Apple could be the company that owns that, or they could be a stepping stone.

throw74775 3y ago
I’m not mistaking myself for the general consumer. I’m aware that it’s only one day after the keynote, and very few people are already thinking this far into how it might affect their lives, and I know this is because I have industry experience going back decades. That said, this doesn’t matter. If the use cases I’m thinking of are actually served by the device, then that knowledge will spread organically, and people will buy it. I agree that movie screen in a headset is not the play, that’s why it wasn’t my first example. My point is that if just a couple of the use cases are real, it will enable people to use their space differently, and that will be about as sticky as a product gets.