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I think they are in part counting on it as a status symbol. iPhone, iPad, and a few others are ubiquitous in the US market. Additonally, they kinda "blend in" a
by NBJack 3y ago
I think they are in part counting on it as a status symbol. iPhone, iPad, and a few others are ubiquitous in the US market. Additonally, they kinda "blend in" amidst competitor devices with similar designs.
But the Vision Pro will be eye- catching and hard to miss, with a large profile and unique design.
Time will tell if it works.
- chongli 3y agoGoing straight for the high end of the market is risky when you depend on developer ecosystems for value. The iPhone was expensive at launch but didn’t really take off until it added the App Store and came down in price. If they get a handful of celebrities walking around with these things it may become a status symbol. Or it may become a joke, especially if somebody crashes their Ferrari while wearing one.
- rchaud 3y agoThe iPhone also replaced things, like an iPod. This doesn't replace a Mac, and costs 2x what a Mac does.
- rchaud 3y agoA status symbol is something you are regularly seen in. Apple Watch would be that thing, as it's basically a form of jewelry. A Vision Pro won't be seen in public. Nobody's going to be wearing this heavy thing in an airport or on transit.
- Philpax 3y agoYou would be surprised [0]. I've watched movies on flights with a VR headset, and I'm excited to do that with the AVP - it should be a much more usable experience. [0] https://www.theverge.com/23920102/meta-quest-3-in-public-privacy-recording-glassholes https://www.theverge.com/23920102/meta-quest-3-in-public-pri...