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So, #3, you're saying this should be $349? How would this, which has the hardware of two iPhones in it and stands in for a 100" screen and Dolby Atmos surround

So, #3, you're saying this should be $349? How would this, which has the hardware of two iPhones in it and stands in for a 100" screen and Dolby Atmos surround system, cost less than an iPhone Pro Max? It was obvious as soon as they listed the cameras involved, the M2 chip, and the micro-OLED screens (plural), this was going to cost 2x a single top of line iPhone plus headset, so $3000+.

aidenn0 3y ago
GP didn't say how much it should cost, just how much most people are willing to spend. Right now this is just a portable, private screen (maybe a really nice one, but without any killer XR app, that's all it is) . There are few people who have a use for that to make it worth spending $3.5k on. If an app comes out that enables something people want to do, but you can't do with a laptop, then it may start to become worth it.
- Terretta 3y ago
  > Right now this is just a portable, private screen That "just" is doing a lot of work there except I think it's WFH and on a Netflix binge.
  - aidenn0 3y ago
    If you can afford to pay $2800 more so people can't see what you are doing on your iPad, you are probably in the minority. It's really cool, but really expensive. I see this as like the Macintosh Portable. Also, there's a good chance that devices like this have a strong future. Just like you could argue that a Macbook is a descendant of the Macintosh Portable, the fact that lots of people own macbooks doesn't mean the Macintosh Portable was a success.
    - Terretta 3y ago
      Except I had the Apple //c with the LCD panel and a handle. So you're right, we'd argue. :-) https://www.buymobiles.net/blog/content/images/2020/05/Apple-LCD-Flat-Panel-Display.jpg https://www.buymobiles.net/blog/content/images/2020/05/Apple... Image from this article, which is a great reminder of what it means to take risks: https://www.buymobiles.net/blog/apple-products-you-probably-did-not-know-existed/ https://www.buymobiles.net/blog/apple-products-you-probably-...

aidenn0 3y ago

GP didn't say how much it should cost, just how much most people are willing to spend. Right now this is just a portable, private screen (maybe a really nice one, but without any killer XR app, that's all it is) . There are few people who have a use for that to make it worth spending $3.5k on. If an app comes out that enables something people want to do, but you can't do with a laptop, then it may start to become worth it.

Terretta 3y ago
> Right now this is just a portable, private screen That "just" is doing a lot of work there except I think it's WFH and on a Netflix binge.
- aidenn0 3y ago
  If you can afford to pay $2800 more so people can't see what you are doing on your iPad, you are probably in the minority. It's really cool, but really expensive. I see this as like the Macintosh Portable. Also, there's a good chance that devices like this have a strong future. Just like you could argue that a Macbook is a descendant of the Macintosh Portable, the fact that lots of people own macbooks doesn't mean the Macintosh Portable was a success.
  - Terretta 3y ago
    Except I had the Apple //c with the LCD panel and a handle. So you're right, we'd argue. :-) https://www.buymobiles.net/blog/content/images/2020/05/Apple-LCD-Flat-Panel-Display.jpg https://www.buymobiles.net/blog/content/images/2020/05/Apple... Image from this article, which is a great reminder of what it means to take risks: https://www.buymobiles.net/blog/apple-products-you-probably-did-not-know-existed/ https://www.buymobiles.net/blog/apple-products-you-probably-...