Vision Pro is a $3,500 developer kit that isn’t worth buying for most people. But, you should definitely schedule a demo at an Apple Store or buy this headset that ZDNET recommends for getting started with VR.
Apple Vision Pro
I’ve spent a couple months with the Apple Vision Pro, I’ve used the Meta Quest 3 almost daily since it launched in October 2023, and I’ve tried most of the other XR headsets available. I’ve also talked to XR developers about the state of the industry and their plans for the future. And I’d recommend most people should not buy an Apple Vision Pro — unless you’re planning to develop an app for it or you need to evaluate it for use in your organization or industry.
That’s my buying advice as plainly as I can state it, and I don’t want to bury the lead.
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If you haven’t ordered the Vision Pro but you’re curious about what could possibly make this product cost this much then you should definitely book a demo at one of the Apple Stores that’s offering them. It will be worth the trip. Most of the demo is full of impressive novelties. But there’s something you have to see with your own eyes and that’s the spatial videos and spatial photos. Apple’s implementation of these is terrific and makes it worth putting your eyes in the headset.
