Vision Pro Needs to Be Smaller and More Affordable to Succeed

Sure, I get it. Here goes:

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Alright, so we’re diving into Apple’s latest big thing—literally—and, well, it’s kind of a wild ride. Let’s chat about this headset, the Vision Pro. It’s like they took tomorrow’s gizmo and plopped it into today’s world. But hold up—it’s not all roses and sunshine, you know?

First off, it’s huge (and pricey enough to make anyone gulp). Apple kind of promises it’s this super intuitive, user-friendly thing. And sure, if we’re just talking slickness, it’s miles ahead of what’s cluttering the market. But I gotta admit—a lot of folks wonder if it’s even worth the cash. Like, why would you drop that much money on a fancy clunker when you could just chill with something else (like a snug pair of socks or an extra-large pizza).

But saying it’s a dud feels weird. Like calling a Ferrari a failure because it’s not as common as your neighbor’s old Honda. Maybe it didn’t shatter sales records—do we even know? Nope. But I’ve been glued to this headset since it rolled out, and honestly, it’s blowing my mind. Just wish it wasn’t dragging a bulky body and a heavy price tag.

In my head (Can I say in my head about a headset? Yep, I just did!), if Apple squished all that magic into a leaner, cheaper package, it’d be snapped up faster than free candy. Seriously. Picture it: If it’s half the size and doesn’t ask your wallet to cry, I betcha it’d be a game-changer.

Cut it to 310 grams—that’s like, double the effort but totally possible. Look at the Bigscreen Beyond, which is 180 grams! Not apples to apples (no pun intended) since that’s not standalone, but hey, you see where I’m going with this?

And slashing the price to, say, $1,750? Still not couch-change, but less like “let’s sell the car and live off ramen for weeks.” It could even waltz into your living room as the best TV you never knew you needed.

Here’s where it gets murky. Making anything smaller and cheaper? Duh, a no-brainer. But Vision Pro’s struggle is extra tangled in its size-price combo. Take Quest, for example. It could shrink down too, but it’s already kind of clunky at heart. Vision Pro, though? Its capabilities are craving freedom. Said no one ever: “If only it were bigger and more expensive.”

But, yikes, easier spilled than achieved, am I right? Some might argue the high price tags guarantee its glam. And sure, premium parts do magic, but it’s actually Vision Pro’s software finesse that dazzles—shocker! Imagine, Quest 3 actually packs more pixels, but Vision Pro’s smarts make it sparkle. Ain’t software grand? Maybe it’s just me (or us), but visually, it’s more of an “ooh” moment.

And when I muse about it reaching smaller-cheaper heights, I’m not even whispering about potential boosts that future iterations might bring—like crisper passthrough and smoother software vibes.

So, what’s the deal then? Apple dished up a hefty gold standard, now we wait. Not for an “if” but a “when” they’ll shrink-wrap it and slap on a friendlier price. We’ll see—I guess.

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There you go. Just my two cents—fast and loose, like life’s little oddities.