Apple Vision Pro First Impressions - Is THIS the future??

Apple's new Vision Pro headset could change the future of tech and how we interact with it. Join me for my first experience using this groundbreaking tech.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 What's in the box?
3:17 A Closer Look
4:55 First Time Setup
12:20 First Time Use
17:40 Spacial Computing (on the back porch)
23:51 Thoughts
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[@LawsonEnglish]

In 1977, Apple sold the Apple I for $666.66, which is about $3500 in today's dollars. It was built in a wood box. 47 years later, this is the new Apple I, but the wooden box is much slicker. Same price though.

[@mpetrides]

I did the same analysis when thinking about buying a Vision Pro. I don't remember what I paid for my first Apple ][+ or my Apple ][GS, but I'm pretty sure my first Mac (a MacPlus) was $2500 and that came with only one disk drive. So, I decided that the $3500 - 4000, depending on storage, wasn't really all that outrageous. Yes, it's a work in progress but so was the first iPad and the Gen 1 Apple Watch.

[@evlnte]

To me this device, in its current form, looks great for air travel. Someone who needs to edit on the go or work on super-secret stuff in public settings can really get a lot done with this. Even super immersive movie experiences on the go. But many of us with more prism vision issues are left out of this version, so I can't even try it. Can't wait for version 2 or 3.

[@Jay37_tech]

I would love to try this 👌

[@randygreen007]

Thanks for letting us geek out with you. ❤️💪🏼😎👍🏼❤️

[@stevekauffman]

Awesome review Shane! Thanks for sharing your experience and insights!

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks for watching!

[@caddyzig]

So seeet! Fun to watch you try it for the first time. Can’t wait to see what else you discover.

[@steveleatherwood3803]

Man. Great video. I just love your stuff. Just a relaxed feel and matter of fact. Again, great video!!!

[@itsedwin_b]

Shane! Thank you for the videos! Quick question, what kinda chair are you on? I love that design!

[@TimothyOHaver]

Absolutely incredible review @Shane!!!

[@ShaneCreates]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@SamYan-uo9xd]

Its cool that it have the floating thing and keyboard

[@lthomas63]

Awesome video, Shane! I’d like to see some more content with a vision, pro gaming, etc. You gave us a different take on it than any of the other “Ubers” out there by showing us what your experience was really like instead of just saying, oh wow, this is great. You were actually showing us your impressions of what it was like for you!

[@joshtlawrence]

Can you plus an external SSD Into the usb c port on the battery for file transfers??

[@chaskinsnc]

Great unboxing video, Shane! This is the best wife I’ve seen so far because you didn’t try to edit a lot out and we actually got a real impression as you were using it so thanks so much for that. Have fun!

[@GeekSpeakDesign]

19:57 That desktop is killing me

[@Strandedinthedesert]

Your videos are top notch 👌

[@ShaneCreates]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@craigcurtis3904]

Enjoyed your informative video! Quick question, can you link up Air Pods Pro to the Apple Vision Pro for better sound?

[@Co-opSource]

Yes. The USB-C powered version has lower latency thought. My lightning version works just fine.

[@ShaneCreates]

Yes you can

[@mweiland88]

Use scenario question: Can you try parallels/MS Remote Desktop from your MacBook, then screen mirror to AVP, and use BT keyboard/mouse to leave laptop inside and “work” out on your porch? Work is all MS, but lets me remote in from MacBook.

[@Dr_Cole]

Would love to see a dedicated video on how the VP Home app works and the gaps/misses for the Home app in the V1 release. Especially as an AR device, there is so much opportunity for an immersive experience with the Home app but I also feel like it would have been a low priority for Apple on this release.

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@RTartaglia20]

Great video the price is crazy but def seems promising. Question what kind of pants are u wearing in this video haha they seem really comfortable haha. Keep up the great work awesome video man 👍🏼

[@sputukgmail]

This is the future I’ve been waiting about 6 years for ever since I saw how far VR/AR had come then and I first heard rumours Apple were working on a AR computing paradigm. I’ve been following the developments with Ar/VR in iOS with keen interest, seeing how they were slowly adding the features needed to make a product like this practical - and for the last 2 -3 years at least, it’s felt like the only thing missing was a UI that didn’t need a controller - and it sounds like that’s the part most people are really impressed with. I think if they have nailed that, as they did with the first iPhone (multitouch), as they did with the iPod (dial), as they did with the Mac (mouse/windows), then I think this will be the start of a revolution. Quest 3 hand tracking has been getting better and can use similar gestures (depending on the app at the moment) so I’ve already seen the potential - but like the first iPhone, I don’t think this is for everyone…yet. But v3.0 as the iPhone needed, I think will change the world.

[@uniqueflh2941]

Great overview Shane. I was wondering how this device could fit into the Smart Home product space…or at least offer a different sort of interaction method while in-use. The brief clips of you using the Home App makes me think. How amazing would it be to have the ability to ‘pin’ and store Smart Home Accessories throughout an environment? So then, any time you put your Vision Pro on you’d be able to control the Accessories via gesture as you move thru the space. Dunno. Just one of the odd thoughts I had. Again. Great content.

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks Brad! I appreciate the comment. I'm also curious to see how this fits in the smart home space. I think it's something that could be fun to explore on the channel, if there is interest. Your thought is not too odd in my opinion. I've had the same thoughts. In fact, there is already an app available that allows you to pin shortcuts in your actual environment. I think there is a lot of potential for this type of functionality... and probably even more integration into the smart home that we haven't even thought of yet.

[@oneloveonebeing]

This thing is a game changer

[@cappiels]

Excellent video, I had very similar first impressions. The laptop screen looks AMAZING. It's like having a 50 inch 4K display. This is going to be a game changer for anyone that travels with a Mac laptop. The only downsides I haven't heard of yet or two, I got the Zeiss inserts, and they kind of screw up the vision a little bit. You can see the black borders a little bit. I think it's better to use contact lenses if you need a prescription. And word to Zeiss, don't put those huge black borders around the ends of the lenses. Still very good to use.. just a little noticeable.. to be honest.. when I use my glasses I can also see the frames of my glasses and I've gotten used to it.. so I'm probably being a little too picky.. i think we all are.. we are spoiled and expect perfection from Apple... but those who know, are willing to look past minor imperfection after realizing how awesome the products actually are. Also, the headset does not work very well in a dark environment. I tried to put it on when I went to bed and it didn't have enough light in the room for tracking so you have to keep a light on when you are going to be using the headset, but you can turn down the lights inside the headset, so that's not that big of a deal.

[@ShaneCreates]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Great insight!

[@c.daubz.5386]

Noticed also Apple should make headset have haptic touch when touching things for feedback or something to allow this on hands/wrists

[@theblissfit]

I recommend the environments at like 50-75% to reduce the eye strain 😊

[@mathrocks7591]

Great product, I wait for version 4. Which will be better and less expensive

[@johnsills1]

Great video Shane. Too bad it’s so expensive.

[@brokosok]

I’m glad that I watched this video cause I would’ve bet my life that I wanted one of these cause I am a techy nut but after this video I have zero interest in sitting around with that thing wrapped around my head. Thank you.

[@kevinpoinsett]

So are you returning it?

[@martagalanoficial]

Ive got a question. Can you use your Mac remotely? I mean away from where the Mac is (home, office,studio)

[@cappiels]

That's an incredibly good question-- and the answer is no right at the moment, but I bet Apple will create an app for remote desktop to be able to do that. Remote desktop from Mac to Mac works incredibly well right now.

[@martagalanoficial]

@@cappiels thanks! So thats when Vision Pro will make sense for me. That would be a killer feature.

[@lucio20006]

Literally, it’s a computer in itself. If you can access to your Mac remotely another device, you can do it with Vision Pro.

[@georgerichards4698]

Would be cool to have it integrate with Home so you could look at a light or lock and pinch to turn on/unlock or turn off/lock, or other scenes.

[@Davilalacoste]

Great! Looks like a normal guy review. I like that. Plus it’s great to see the genuine excitement

[@ShaneCreates]

I appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

[@Good-and-Geeky]

Too late - I judged the desktop before you mentioned it.... Messy or what??? 😂

[@BlaqViper]

Shaaaaane!!!!! Great video and info! Your review is consistent with other reviewers in saying the VisionPeo is a great 1.0 entry into the Apple ecosystem. While Apple has yet to demonstrate the use case for the masses as of today, the same was said about the iPad and Apple Watch Avon their launch day. Hell, AirPods were mocked as Q-Tips hanging out of ears. As excited as many are about the Vision Pro’s launch day, I’m more excited about what it can become in the future. On a completely different note, where can I get the white swivel chair you were sitting in?

[@ShaneCreates]

Exactly! 😃 I believe these chairs were purchased from HomeGoods

[@RobertA-hq3vz]

Do you remember when we first got VR headsets Vive and Rift, we all played these small experiences and were blown away by it. But then we set them aside and never went back to them. The Apple Pro is definitely a great headset but if the software doesn't justify spending US$3500 then the hype is going to die away fast. Despite that I feel this will push the competitors to build better headsets at good prices, so it's a win for all of us.

[@neilrisley6667]

Could you not have done the editing without your laptop/macbook? The vision pro has the power/hardware of a macbook....right?

[@quidnunc01]

There will likely be good third party straps

[@DeepThinker193]

Do a drop test from 20ft.

[@ctlspl]

They real question is does it pass the wifey test? 😂

[@tdrg_]

It doesn’t pass the wallet test

[@princealbertofpa]

Caroline should have been present as an observer & added commentary for this video!!! 🤣

[@ShaneCreates]

@@princealbertofpa 🤣 I didn't need her around killing my vibe! 🤣🤣

[@infernonine]

As long as the wives don’t know how much it costs lol

[@ryanp7756]

My wife don’t even know I have it. I’ll just say it’s a quest 3 😂

[@williammartinez8381]

The Vision Pro, is one of the best products Apple has made thus far. I would have to say using it I felt like Tony Stark. Shane, can’t wait to see how you use Vision Pro in your Apple home set up.

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks for the comment! I'm really curious to see how this technology can integrate into the smart home.

[@johnygi1553]

the persona literally looked just like you 😆❤️ you’re just not use to seeing your self like that!

[@ShaneCreates]

😄 yea I guess so. Maybe I look older in real life than I think I do! 😅

[@8Arachne8]

Looks great, at least for people who use a computer a lot. Curious to see if it’s still cool in a month or if the novelty has worn off. Still can’t see a useful application for casuals like myself, so interested to see occasional updates on new applications and use cases you discover. Thanks for the great work.

[@jackeroo75]

It all depends on the apps that will be coming with it. I can see real world application like for example training for medical, auto , and emergency planning situation.

[@8Arachne8]

@@jackeroo75 I can see a lot of ground breaking uses, but I can’t see much for just daily household use. It seems like more of an amazing tool for work, not so practical for entertainment and daily casual application.

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks for watching. I agree, it will be very interesting to see how people are using these 6 months from now.

[@jackeroo75]

@@8Arachne8 I see immersion with a virtual person with chat got and porn.

[@c.daubz.5386]

👍👍video, 1st gen Apple Vision Pro is a public beta (cash to blow) & developer device, this is really not what apple wanted to create but made this with technology of today to prepare for technology of tomorrow, waiting to see 3rd-4th generation Vision Pro advancement

[@sharonb.9128]

Great video. I love how you and everyone’s first reaction was joy and delight. When was the last time we experienced that feeling with tech? I heard an ex soldier and football player explain how the headset didn’t bother his neck and head as much as others. I’m sure former baseball and hockey players would also benefit from previously wearing helmets. I’ve noticed how quickly some become jaded once they get familiar. I wish the giddiness lasted longer. You seem like the perfect candidate to love using the full screen “environments” backgrounds for work when your back porch is not available. What did you think about them?

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks for watching and for your comment. You are right... I can't remember the last time I was quite this excited about new tech. The full screen environments are certainly impressive. But I haven't used them much yet to be honest. Personally, I'm more fascinated by the integration of the real world and the digital, which is what Apple has really done an amazing job with. That said, I did watch come content in the full screen environment last night. It's really good. It felt like being at a movie theater. Much better than my experience doing the same on the Quest 2.

[@sharonb.9128]

@@ShaneCreates yes, I get it. Businesses will have a use case for the AR functions, Another creator gave the example of an interior designer furnishing the entire house with AR and having the client walk through each room wearing the headset, I really could see the possibilities.

[@c.daubz.5386]

20:14 noticed you feeling that extra weight on your face, appreciate your informative videos

[@johnyoungs3174]

Wow! Not sure what you mean - that persona looked exactly like you! 😂

[@sputukgmail]

I can see what some reviewers have said about the foveated rendering being quite intense. Watching the screen capture footage, you can tell where your attention was as it’s the only bit that is fully rendered. If it’s done well, it shouldn’t be noticeable in real use, but it does show that screen recordings with it are always going to look less impressive than in person.

[@idandez]

Wow... impressive first impressions! Thanks for sharing! PS .. has your family lost you for days now, wandering in your new virtual world? lol Enjoy!

[@ShaneCreates]

Haha thank you!

[@jsac3939]

Great video!

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ray-dl5mp]

I wonder if that eye strain feeling will remain over time or if your body gets trained to handle it better. Hopefully it’s not bad for people health wise.

[@ShaneCreates]

I've wondered the same thing. I think regular eye checkups would be a smart move for anyone using these devices regularly. I've also heard that the eye strain issue may improve with time.

[@lowellbogard668]

How would someone with glasses do with the Vision Pro ?

[@ShaneCreates]

You can order optical inserts by Zeiss when you order your Vision Pro.

[@nhitran-iw1pq]

wow

[@sunilgangarh7448]

I’ve seen a lot of people saying how ridiculous it looks and I’m just like what do you expect? It’s a whole computer on your face… also every other VR headset looks way goofier

[@Polkster13]

I think it will be something that you will have to adapt to for longer usage. It is like learning to drive a vehicle. It takes a while to get comfortable and have "muscle memory" where you do things without having to actually think about it. Like making a turn in your car. You just "know" how to do it and you don't even have to "think" about how to do it. You are thinking through what you are going to have for dinner, for instance; and not driving off the road at the same time. I think this is a great first step, but I feel like it will be several more years before this is truly main stream. They are going to have to improve the experience, make it lighter weight, et cetera. But just like the iPhone, if you look at what an iPhone first generation looked like and the experience of it and now look at what we have today, it has constantly evolved and improved over the years. However, I don't think Apple will be coming out with a new iteration every year. I think it will be more like the AppleTV or HomePod, where it will take two to three years before they come out with the next generation. But, I also think that in 18 to 24 months from now, you will see a non-Pro version. I think Apple will walk a fine line here as they don't want to eat into sales of the Vision Pro. But they will want to saturate the market with their devices. Again, sort of like the iPhone with the standard version and the Pro version. It will be exciting to see where this leads and what comes out next.

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks for your comment. It does feel like the beginning of something that will change everything. And something like that does usually take time. Time will tell. Looking forward to seeing where it leads as well!

[@tdrg_]

Thank you for your dedication, your honest review and for torturing your wallet physically and emotionally for some great content! 👏🏻

[@ShaneCreates]

🤣 It's my pleasure!

[@JRMillion]

Based on the others I've seen, your persona looks pretty good. Some of the others seemed like they stretched faces on to the same fat head shape or something. I have a demo scheduled for Tuesday at the store here in NYC where Tim Cook was. I hope the UFC gets on board with shooting for it.

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks for the comment. Yea I guess my persona is not too bad when you see it back on screen. But in the headset up close, I feel like there are more wrinkles and age spots than are actually there 🤣

[@jeanhyppolite1101]

This is going to change how a lot of people work.

[@movingloz]

This is the best vid on the Vision Pro to date because it’s real and a genuine first impression. It’s using it for real as you would and not getting caught up with specs, etc. Thanks 🙏 so much for sharing.

[@ShaneCreates]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. 🙏🏼

[@seattime4075]

Needs a Halo head strap.

[@internetwinsw33kly]

#WINNING 👀🌐Ok Internet, What else could Shane's Persona be named??? Awesome 📦 for the win!! 🥽🏆!

[@MrNeilRoberts]

I’m watching these reviews and constantly hearing this is a great productivity tool but eye strain within 2 hours 😮

[@lucio20006]

It’s no different like if you were staring at your phone for two hours yesterday I used to be a pro for about four hours and I was good

[@jefverb]

It’s a HomeKit channel and we didn’t see how the home app looks and works. Guess we’ll wait for the next video?

[@ShaneCreates]

There are some clips towards the end of the video where you can see me using the home app in the Vision Pro. But yes, I will likely be looking further into the Vision Pro/smart home integration more in future videos as well.

[@jefverb]

@@ShaneCreates didn’t mean to sound too negative. To set the record straight: been watching your videos for a long time now and would love keep watching them, so keep up the good work!

[@infinitepeak]

So we do already have a million new AVP KZbin reviews and thoughts from tech reviewers. Is this going to take away from actual Home stuff now?

[@ShaneCreates]

Nope. I'll still publish new Apple Home smart home videos every week. 😃

[@KuwaharaBMXRider]

I can see this being used for architects or surgeons Looks like it's at least five years from being of any real use

[@billschierkolk5418]

Wear it to bed tonight and see what the wifey reaction is. 😇🤪

[@pucks98]

What was your wife's reaction to you dropping $3500 on this?

[@lucio20006]

If you pay without interest over a year a big deal

[@ShaneCreates]

She said it's stupid. Probably said I'm an idiot too. 😂 However I've been "buttering her up" ever since it was announced at WWDC, so she knew it was coming.

[@scupking]

Heck no. Not for 3500…. Nothing about it is even close to being worth that price… The Quest 3 does basically the same stuff for 3000 less.

[@robertmoore7041]

I can’t justify spending $3,500 on that device.

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

Don't forget to name your persona "Hal"

[@Paimon-hg4wo]

Apple sheep

[@CarloGrams]

“Wahhh. I can’t stand that Apple repeated success in a new market category for the fifth time. I’m so insecure in my life that I have to bash other peoples choices..” there. Translated your comment for you.

[@videolan]

Weight, eyestrain, lack of uses, ridiculous cost. OK for rich gaming nerds. Not many real world applications apart from novelty at the moment.

[@ShaneCreates]

Weight, eyestrain, ridiculous cost... yes, I agree. However I don't think this is just for gaming nerds anymore than the iPad or the Apple TV is for gamers. Apple is clearly focusing on spacial computing over gaming with the Vision Pro. I showed my use case, which has nothing to do with gaming. I am not, and never have been a big gamer. I think anyone that spends a lot of time at a computer, that requires large or multiple screens, could really benefit from this device as I am.

[@videolan]

@@ShaneCreates I'll take your word for it. We've seen so many virtual devices and each iteration is usually better than the last. The cost is just too prohibitive and the tech to "bleeding edge" at the moment for mere mortals to invest in! Many thanks for the review.

[@giovanniturco6428]

It it a joke £3499 British pounds I got the money won’t be giving it to apple for that price probably they will be a new version next it’s cheaper buying this product in the US I when I am on holiday this year

[@CarloGrams]

People spend $5000 on just an 80 inch screen. Your logic does not apply to this discussion, thankfully.

[@bsharp3281]

A face computer...no one will ever care. Ever. How many billions between Oculus, Vive, Meta, and Apple must be lost pursuing this direction. VR is not a computer screen. Valve couldn't even make a killer game app. The writing is on the wall for enhanced computing. VR is something else. Something much cooler than a new system we must learn to navigate a platform in no need of an upgrade. Computing is fine. No one cares.

[@Ni5ei]

Yo, Valve made Half-Life Alyx. The best VR game ever. VR will keep its following in the games industry. But what Apple is aiming for will never happen in this shape and size.

[@CarloGrams]

“No one will ever care.” They sold out. 600 apps just released for it. It’s already the most successful headset in the industry. Try again.

[@TrentonMatthews]

thank you for mentioning the accessibility options at the top. considering only brian Tong from cnet fame is the only other person that's talked about it, and has also done a complete walkthrough

[@rhomboidman]

In the end total garbage. Maybe in 10 years.

[@ShaneCreates]

🤔🤔

[@exil3dlivecom]

Horrible facial pain. This is not for me.