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

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There is even Microsoft Word! Also, the controllers seem well-shaped for use cases like prototyping and design. Twitter account M1Astra started sharing information about some of them, like an app about the Bible, a Lego building game, the J.Crew app to buy clothes in an immersive way, and so on.

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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. Immersive environments: The “Environments” feature on the Apple Vision Pro allows users to turn a dial to control how immersed they are in the background.

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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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