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The XR Week Peek (2024.01.23): Apple Vision Pro preorders have been opened, and much more!

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There will be a lot about Apple in this newsletter, but don’t miss also the other important news, and the giveaway of keys for the amazing game Retropolis 2! We already knew about some of them, like the game Super Fruit Ninja, but we started to get information about the others, too. There is even Microsoft Word!

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Apple Vision Pro Debuts for US Customers on Feb 2nd

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Apple is working with ZEISS to bring optional optical inserts to the product, with “Readers” soon available for $99 and prescription standard optics for $149. Apple will start the pricing of the Vision Pro at $3,499 for a model with 256GB of storage.

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What is the Apple Vision Pro Headset?

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As such, it’s likely to compete primarily with solutions like the Microsoft HoloLens 2 and Meta Quest Pro. Like other leading MR devices, the Vision Pro is controller free. Users can access movies and TV shows and play over 100 Apple Arcade games on a scalable screen.

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Apple Vision Pro Review: The New Era of Spatial Computing

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and Wi-Fi 6 Input Hands, eyes, voice, keyboards, trackpads, and game controllers IPD 51-75mm Weight 21.2-22.9 For instance, if you need Apple Vision Pro accessories , like a set of ZEISS optical inserts, those cost $99-$149. There are no controllers to master. hours of video Connectivity Bluetooth 5.3

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Meta Quest Pro vs Apple Vision Pro: Which is Best?

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Light shields, headbands, and custom Zeiss optical inserts for people who need eyeglasses are likely to be extra. Although the initial price tag of $1,499 introduced with the device in 2022 was a little high, it was still much cheaper than options like the Microsoft HoloLens 2. The Quest is a lot more affordable.

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Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3: Which is Better?

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The prescription lenses for the Quest 3 start at $50, too – half the price of the Zeiss lenses for reading and a third of the cost of prescription lenses for the Vision Pro. Controllers and Hand/Eye Tracking Functionality One major difference between the extended reality experiences offered by Apple and Meta is the way they approach controls.

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