What Vision Pro Needs: Compact and Affordable

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Okay, so Apple, huh? They’ve really gone and set the stage for what a headset should feel like. They’re calling Vision Pro “tomorrow’s technology, today,” which kinda sounds like a movie tagline, but hey, they’re not wrong. I mean, the thing is super user-friendly—I’d say it wipes the floor with other headsets out there. Though, let’s be honest, it’s not a one-time investment you shrug off. Bulky and pricey. Honestly, I wouldn’t throw my cash at it just yet.

Is it me, or is everyone calling it a flop? Weird, because I’ve been messing around with it since it hit the shelves, and it’s clear it’s leagues ahead of whatever else we’ve got. It’s like comparing a Ferrari to a Honda Accord—both cars, but wildly different vibes, right?

Now, did it hit Apple’s sales targets? No clue. What I do know is that it’s awesome, just overshadowed by its cumbersome size and steep price. Shove the same features into something half as heavy and expensive, and I swear, folks will be lining up. Demand, skyrocketing.

I saw this concept image online—looked slick, by the way—and I thought, wouldn’t it be cool if they could slice its weight down to around 300 grams or so? Not impossible if they ditch the on-board battery. Seriously, look at the Bigscreen Beyond—it’s super light and proves it can be done. And about that price—cut it to around $1,750, and it starts feeling, well, slightly less insane. Like, if you wanted to watch TV on your head instead of the wall. Your call.

Here’s something obvious: making tech cheaper and smaller is great. Real groundbreaking stuff, huh? But Vision Pro, man, it needs it like yesterday. The Quest? Eh, even if it were smaller, it’s still, like, clunky. But Vision Pro? Just waiting to, you know, blow everything else out of the water if it gets more compact.

Oh, and you might argue—it’s precisely that hefty price tag that’s paying for its top-tier performance. Maybe. Sometimes. But I’m convinced it’s the software magic that really elevates Vision Pro. I was reading that Quest 3 has a better resolution on paper, but Vision Pro’s design just makes it look stellar. Makes you wonder, right?

Now, when I say a smaller, cheaper Vision Pro will be a hit, I’m not even talking about the other stuff they could add. Picture sharper passthrough, less blur, some software tweaks. So yeah, Apple’s given us this solid feel, but now we’re all just itching to see when they can pull it off in a package that doesn’t double as a neck workout.

Anyway, that’s the gist. Who knows what’s next? But I’m keeping my eyes peeled.