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Thinking of buying now that it will be available in Hong Kong

by wdb 2y ago

dewhelmed 2y ago
Same thought here when I saw Singapore on the list, but my god it's >S$5000. Is there a cheaper way to get hold of one?
Ancapistani 2y ago
Any questions or concerns? I've been using it extensively since the week it was released, and am happy to answer questions. I do my best to highlight both the advantages and drawbacks.
- 0xWTF 2y ago
  did you front glass crack? How widespread is that problem? Is there a mechanism identified and has it been mitigated?
  - Ancapistani 2y ago
    I've not experienced that issue, but I've kept up with it on forums. It seems like it's specific mostly to the 512GB and 1TB models, and to the first batch. If pressed, I'd guess there's been on the order of a hundred cases of it. The consensus seems to be that it's a combination of a design defect (the aggressive curve in that portion of the display) and a manufacturing issue (improper heat treatment of the glass?). I've not seen any reports of newly-purchased VPs having the issue. I believe replacement of the glass is $800 without AppleCare+, and $300 with it if it's judged to have been damage rather than a defect. I'm not aware of anyone having to pay to replace the glass if it wasn't dropped or otherwise mishandled. I'll also point out that the crack issue isn't over any of the sensors, so it's pretty much a cosmetic-only issue. Reports show the VP works fine with the front glass completely removed, for what that's worth. There are other issues that haven't gotten as much press. I'm on my second Vision Pro; my first one had a single cluster of hot pixels on the left display, right in the center of my field of view. I traded it without issue at an Apple Store - in fact, I got a ~$100 refund in the process, as my device was originally purchased online with my employer's credit card, so the purchase was taxed at SF rates. The replacement was actually a return + purchase, taxed at the rate where I live. My second VP has a minor issue where a white horizontal line appears on the right display occasionally. I've not yet been able to predict when it will occur. It's relatively rare - I see it maybe once every 5-10 minutes, and it lasts for only a few milliseconds. I would have already had it replaced if I didn't have to drive 2.5 hours to the nearest Apple Store. Because it doesn't impact function, I've not bothered yet. I will before my AppleCare+ runs out.

Thinking of buying now that it will be available in Hong Kong

by wdb 2y ago

Thinking of buying now that it will be available in Hong Kong

dewhelmed 2y ago

Same thought here when I saw Singapore on the list, but my god it's >S$5000. Is there a cheaper way to get hold of one?

Ancapistani 2y ago

Any questions or concerns? I've been using it extensively since the week it was released, and am happy to answer questions. I do my best to highlight both the advantages and drawbacks.

0xWTF 2y ago
did you front glass crack? How widespread is that problem? Is there a mechanism identified and has it been mitigated?
- Ancapistani 2y ago
  I've not experienced that issue, but I've kept up with it on forums. It seems like it's specific mostly to the 512GB and 1TB models, and to the first batch. If pressed, I'd guess there's been on the order of a hundred cases of it. The consensus seems to be that it's a combination of a design defect (the aggressive curve in that portion of the display) and a manufacturing issue (improper heat treatment of the glass?). I've not seen any reports of newly-purchased VPs having the issue. I believe replacement of the glass is $800 without AppleCare+, and $300 with it if it's judged to have been damage rather than a defect. I'm not aware of anyone having to pay to replace the glass if it wasn't dropped or otherwise mishandled. I'll also point out that the crack issue isn't over any of the sensors, so it's pretty much a cosmetic-only issue. Reports show the VP works fine with the front glass completely removed, for what that's worth. There are other issues that haven't gotten as much press. I'm on my second Vision Pro; my first one had a single cluster of hot pixels on the left display, right in the center of my field of view. I traded it without issue at an Apple Store - in fact, I got a ~$100 refund in the process, as my device was originally purchased online with my employer's credit card, so the purchase was taxed at SF rates. The replacement was actually a return + purchase, taxed at the rate where I live. My second VP has a minor issue where a white horizontal line appears on the right display occasionally. I've not yet been able to predict when it will occur. It's relatively rare - I see it maybe once every 5-10 minutes, and it lasts for only a few milliseconds. I would have already had it replaced if I didn't have to drive 2.5 hours to the nearest Apple Store. Because it doesn't impact function, I've not bothered yet. I will before my AppleCare+ runs out.