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I'm looking forward to testing the Vision Pro. As a seasoned Quest user, I still firmly believe in the concept of spatial computing, though I remain disappointe
by Topfi 3y ago
I'm looking forward to testing the Vision Pro. As a seasoned Quest user, I still firmly believe in the concept of spatial computing, though I remain disappointed that desktop-class applications will require a secondary Mac for streaming rather than running locally.
I am also skeptical about long-term comfort for my specific head shape and size. While I am confident that Apple has taken more than sufficient time designing the head strap and weight distribution, my experience with head straps and headsets of all shapes and sizes has taught me that only a "halo" design truly works for multiple hours without discomfort for me. Any weight pressing on the area around my eyes and nasal bridge causes tension headaches; shifting that to my forehead alleviates that greatly, turning an otherwise uncomfortable experience into something with which I can even work for multiple hours at a time. I hope to be proven wrong here, as the head strap appears to be far more integral to the Vision Pro than the Quest, making me doubtful that there will be significant aftermarket offerings.
It surprised me to see that Apple's head strap design, outside using a material very similar to what has appeared on the AirPods Max, seems so close to tried and tested solutions from existing manufacturers, such as the Quest Elite Straps. I'd be more optimistic about the potential comfort if they had gone in a completely different direction, driven by data that told them what design worked for most people, as we have seen with their EarPods release deviating greatly from other earphones at that time. But again, having never tested the Vision Pro or knowing how the materials and weight distribution will end up affecting comfort, perhaps my skepticism is misplaced. Still, I have a hard time seeing how there couldn't be at least some weight around the eye area.