What Vision Pro Needs: Smaller Size & Lower Price for Success

Alright, let’s dive into this tangled mess of thoughts about Apple’s new Vision Pro. I mean, have you seen this thing? It’s like they dropped a spaceship on your face. Yeah, sure, Apple has set this sky-high benchmark with their standalone headset. But here’s the kicker: it’s big, it’s expensive, and, well, only for the brave souls ready to shell out a small fortune.

Apple’s going all out with this “future tech today” vibe, and honestly, it checks out. The user experience? Oh, it’s like magic. Smooth, intuitive, almost like Apple sprinkled some fairy dust on it. But let’s be real—it’s still this massive thing, sticking to your face like, I don’t know, some techy barnacle.

People say the Vision Pro didn’t exactly fly off the shelves. A rare Apple flop, they call it. But hold on—is that fair? I’ve been messing around with this device since it launched and, let me tell you, it’s like comparing a Ferrari to a Honda Accord. I mean, sure, the Accord’s everywhere, but have you driven a Ferrari?

Did the Vision Pro hit those sales numbers? Eh, beats me. Yet, it captivates anyone who dares to try it. Size and price are its ball and chain right now. Imagine this: Apple stuffs all that tech into a smaller shell, slices the price, and boom!—we might see a buying frenzy.

Picture it shrinking to 310 grams or so. Think it’s a pipe dream? Nah, not entirely. I mean, Bigscreen Beyond shows us compact is possible. Keep the off-board battery and you’re golden, right?

And slashing the price by half, landing it around $1,750—don’t scoff, that’s a steal in Apple-world. They market it as the ultimate home theater, and suddenly, everyone’s intrigued. Smaller and cheaper tech is always the way to go, but with Vision Pro? It’s crucial.

The Quest, bless its heart, wouldn’t gain as much from this shrinkage. Its user experience still stumbles around awkwardly, like me trying to dance at a wedding. But Vision Pro? It’s like this UX powerhouse just itching to break free.

Of course, the naysayers will argue it’s the pricy hardware giving it the edge. And maybe, sure, but that software, oh boy, that’s where the magic happens. Vision Pro’s visual finesse? All thanks to Apple’s smart-as-a-whip software design. Quest 3 has better numbers on paper, yet Vision Pro just looks… better.

Now imagine future versions—sharper, less blurry, maybe even more bells and whistles. Apple’s set this gold standard of ‘feel’ and ease with Vision Pro, and now we’re just waiting for them to compact this wonder into something more manageable. It’s not a matter of if, but when, and frankly, I’m on the edge of my seat waiting to see it unfold.