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I'm guessing Apple really doesn't want third-party battery packs, because being able to reliably warn about low battery is an actual safety issue in a headset.
by TillE 3y ago
I'm guessing Apple really doesn't want third-party battery packs, because being able to reliably warn about low battery is an actual safety issue in a headset.
At least it's not hard wired like their awful pre-USB-C laptop power bricks where the cable would yellow and fray after a couple years of gentle use.
- nh23423fefe 3y agoCan you elaborate on the safety issue, I'm having a hard time finding anything while searching
- geoffpado 3y agoIf the battery suddenly drops out, your vision is now completely blanked out. If you're walking or moving and become suddenly blind, you can see how that would be unsafe.
- bloppe 3y agoIf only there were some way to remove the headset...
- moondev 3y agoEasier said than done when you are skiing with gloves
- cbsks 3y agoWait what? People are using AR/VR headsets while skiing??
- wkat4242 3y agoI'm sure someone eventually will. Darwin Award material.
- Molomby 3y agoThe WSJ in fact https://www.wsj.com/tech/apple-vision-pro-review-39f2d82e https://www.wsj.com/tech/apple-vision-pro-review-39f2d82e
- morkalork 3y agoWow that's actually terrifying! The best part is while watching their cool video showcasing how terrifying it was, the WSJ exemplified why in part by jamming an ad right in there when I tried to skip ahead. Hope a full screen ad never blocks the view of someone skiing, it might end badly.
- tanseydavid 3y agoOK I am a snob, but wearing VisionPro while on the mountain skiing -- that's just plain wrong. What are they thinking?
- matt-attack 3y agoStruggling to see what’s so wrong about it. I can imagine a future where AR goggles are worn by most everyone regardless of the activity.
- c0balt 3y agoThe AVP is not AR though. Regardless of passthrough and their "Spatial Computing" marketing. It's a VR headset that will black out, and not stop "augmenting", the moment the battery get's disconnected. If you're skiing that might very well be the difference between hitting a tree (or worse, another person) and avoiding it.
- bloppe 3y agoGuarding against people doing shit that goes against common sense -- as well as Apple's "very explicit" warnings -- while using a third party battery that maybe might somehow malfunction, is an annoying reason for them to make a decision that costs me extra money.
- justinclift 3y ago
- cozzyd 3y agosounds like a great way to destroy your $4k toy
- gorkish 3y agoI call these comments "Elephant Avoidance Maneuvers"
- jsheard 3y agoThey aren't selling these cables separately, at least not yet, so it being detachable doesn't do much good if it breaks.
- peddling-brink 3y agoI’m sure the Apple Store will have replacements for repairs.
- llampx 3y agoI'm guessing Apple just really likes to sell accessories including replacement powerbanks.