Vision Pro Owners: Would you buy it again? What should a 2. gen look like?
from fer0n@lemmy.world to apple_enthusiast@lemmy.world on 16 Jun 11:23
https://lemmy.world/post/16590696

Are you using the VP enough to still justify the price tag?

What upgrades/changes would a 2. gen need for you to consider getting it?

#apple_enthusiast

threaded - newest

[deleted] on 16 Jun 11:37 next collapse

.

lud@lemm.ee on 16 Jun 15:11 next collapse

Or without front glass because it’s stupid.

[deleted] on 16 Jun 15:14 collapse

.

dpkonofa@lemmy.world on 16 Jun 16:07 collapse

None of the people that own one that I know and none of the ones that we bought for our company use have had this issue. I’m convinced it’s from people setting it down on the front glass instead of using the provided cover.

bokherif@lemmy.world on 16 Jun 14:03 next collapse

The issue with VR headsets is the bulkiness. I have not tried the VP myself, but having used VR a lot in the past, the tech just isn’t there yet. Imagine carrying a mac mini on your head because currently it’s exactly that.

poke@sh.itjust.works on 16 Jun 14:15 collapse

Check out the big screen beyond

[deleted] on 16 Jun 15:05 next collapse

.

dpkonofa@lemmy.world on 16 Jun 16:03 next collapse

I love how everyone that’s answering has all these hot takes and doesn’t own one when you specifically asked for answers from owners…

I have one. It’s awesome. The screen mirroring from Macs alone is worth it. The weight isn’t as bad as people claim but it is notable. Future versions will be better just by virtue of being lighter. I don’t use mine every day for productivity but I watch a lot of movies on it (especially 3D content) and it’s way better than watching on those old 3D TVs with the glasses. I use it mostly for recording spatial video for clients and we’re planning on buying more spatial cameras because of the success of that.

Gen 2 upgrades for me? Just keep making the battery life longer and keep making it lighter and slimmer, just like the evolution of iPhones and whatnot. Also, probably just a software update but a few of our team have one and it would be nice to share immersive environments/apps. Everyone is siloed in their own view currently.

deranger@sh.itjust.works on 16 Jun 17:52 next collapse

How do you watch movies on it? Is there an app to support Plex/Jellyfin/etc servers or can read from DLNA/SMB shares? Can I watch 3D SBS movies on it?

dpkonofa@lemmy.world on 16 Jun 21:56 collapse

Yes and yes. Currently I use Moon Player and that supports all the major formats - SBS (both full and half), OU (both full and half), 360 and 180 immersive, and fisheye videos too. It supports SMB shares through the Apple Files app, DLNA support, and work-in-progress YouTube support.

mojofrododojo@lemmy.world on 18 Jun 00:38 collapse

I use it mostly for recording spatial video for clients and we’re planning on buying more spatial cameras because of the success of that.

just wondering what the applications for this are? industrial stuff?

dpkonofa@lemmy.world on 18 Jun 20:34 collapse

No, but it’s commercial production. We do 3D video production.

tulliandar@lemmy.world on 17 Jun 03:47 collapse

No, it’s not worth it (yet) Yes, I would buy it again 😆 My favorite part of it is 3d movies. The most useful aspect is using it as a monitor for my 14” MBP. I’m really looking forward to the updates in visionOS 2 for this. What I’d really like to see in Gen2:

  • better low-light performance, so I can watch movies while my partner sleeps
  • less weight/bulk
  • no useless front screen (unnecessary bulk & expense)
  • USB-C support for the power so u can use 3rd party batteries, or directly power it without the battery
  • more comfortable double strap
  • floppy drive
fer0n@lemmy.world on 17 Jun 05:48 next collapse

Am I misremembering or did they say you could use it in the dark? I thought it was using infrared to light up your hands and track itself.

mojofrododojo@lemmy.world on 18 Jun 00:37 collapse

floppy drive

5.25" or 8"?