The UNCOMFORTABLE Truth About Apple Vision Pro

[@SkyForbes-4.0]

Just came to say that thumbnail is hilarious 😂

[@cosmoscharf]

lol thanks!

[@MonigMedia]

I didn’t buy the first watch nor iPhone nor iPod but I’m happy there were brave enthusiasts that paved the way for a better product. We vote with our wallets

[@cosmoscharf]

amen!

[@Superz3ro]

Normally that is a good rule stand by, however, as someone who generally feels the same way, the VP is a different animal… Sometimes it is better to be ahead of the curve where the advantages could be exponential… 🤔

[@magnerwv1]

I use my Vision Pro for work a lot. I can normally do about two hours in it. I love watching movies and content. It’s like the best thing about it. I do wish they were more free app. The one app that I really wish it had is KZbin

[@cosmoscharf]

where is youtube??

[@Superz3ro]

But that’s KZbin’s fault, not Apple. Random third party apps for iPad work fine, KZbin and Netflix purposely disabled the basic functionality of their apps for VP… 🤔

[@Eddy-ov4tx]

I love my AVP!

[@jamesedgell5771]

Get the Anna Pro band and remove the light shield and the device is absolutely perfect. Without the light shield, AVP can be closer to the eyes and you get a greater field of view.

[@briancovalt7227]

Yep. This is why I returned mine - because as awesome as the short experiences were, I primarily had hoped to use it as a display for working, and once I realized how uncomfortable that was going to be, I couldn't justify the $4k price tag for a device that'd sit on my desk, unused most of the time.

[@markoconnell4518]

It’s not uncomfortable with a simple $40 buy of a head strap. Consider that you may be being a bit ridiculous.

[@Jonathantuba]

The AnnaPro head strap has solved all discomfort problems for me

[@Symbiotix_Gamer]

Everyone is different, but i think the weight of the AVP is fine i can wear mine for hours and thats with the solo band..

[@cosmoscharf]

yes I've learned that everyone's head shape is different!

[@Superz3ro]

Eventually would like to use VP for productivity, however, still enamored with its entertainment functionality… VP’s practicality is in private or home use. Though it can be used in public, it’s just not the wisest of decisions, unless in a controlled and safe environment… 🤔

[@mkII.]

No games = dead in the water. Even if it costs $500 instead of $3500. Without a large game library people have no reason to pick up the device, this is true of any gaming system. Apple might not wanna think of it as a gaming system but look at their competition in the industry. Their competition certainly thinks it's about gaming.

[@BXR_Archives]

ALVR, which is now available through the App Store, enables SteamVR support, and you can stream non-VR PC games in 2D or 3D with VorpX, as well as console games.

[@JohnSmith-hf1uf]

It’s not for gaming outside of the ultra wide display. It’s awesome for power user productivity.

[@BXR_Archives]

@@JohnSmith-hf1uf ALVR makes it viable for gaming.

[@cosmoscharf]

yeah its def not optimized for games!

[@Superz3ro]

Unfortunately, some people have a limited world view… 🤔

[@roki6467]

I think there are people out there that must have weak necks or small heads. I've had my vision pro for 6 months and only once in that time did I feel any level of fatigue, and that happened after watching 6 hours of 3d movies. But there are a plethora of inexpensive add on bands that you can get to help offset the weight for people that feel that it's too hefty.

[@BXR_Archives]

I recently bought an Apple Vision Pro but am interested in the $1,900 MeganeX Superlight 8K which should ship in the first quarter of next year. It weighs less than one third of the AVP's weight (185g vs 650g) and has higher resolution (13.5 vs 11.5 megapixels per eye), presumably without the intentional soft focus of the AVP as identified by Karl Guttag. However, it won't be quite as bright, and the AVP is already disappointingly dim at just 100 nits, meaning it can't truly display HDR despite being Dolby Vision certified. I'm using the two light seal cushions stacked atop each other without the light seal to add 13° horizontally and 6° vertically. The FOV with the light seal is unacceptably low for me. There's also the Play for Dream MR with the same resolution as the MS8K, and the Immersed Visor at 12.5MP per eye, both supposedly also shipping next year.

[@cosmoscharf]

appreciate your detailed comment! I wonder if the experience will match the specs

[@ulkigmeme2703]

I like the device but agree its too heavy. I started dreading the weight. I dont know how this went through apples developer process. They launched a device that imo is unusable for extended periods of time. Then charge 3.5k for it.

[@GT3Techno]

Easy solution: Annapro strap...

[@cosmoscharf]

that helps!

[@markoconnell4518]

I LOVE my Vision Pro, and anyone who complains about weight or fit should simply buy any of the aftermarket straps. Grow up!

[@cosmoscharf]

I have many!

[@Superz3ro]

The Solo Knit Band is barely noticeable once one gets use to it… 🤔

[@sweetsteven217]

I love my AVP but yes…..Apple doesn’t provide the best comfort its own product. You must buy third party accessories to create your own comfort if you want to keep it. I did. What I have now is perfect. Comfortable and no field of vision issues. I hated the binoculars-like view.

[@cosmoscharf]

nice what is your solution?

[@sweetsteven217]

@ dual knit band with adapter and a light seal replacement accessory. It came from Germany. Fits perfectly and barely rests on your nose so there’s no discomfort. Perfect balance.

[@Superz3ro]

@@sweetsteven217Curious; what Light Seal replacement accessory… 🤔

[@sweetsteven217]

@ Air Cover by InfinityOne3D. It’ll come from Germany so it’ll take at least a few weeks but it’s awesome. Only con is light isn’t completely blocked at the bottom but it’s not a deal breaker for what comfort it provides.

[@slummberparrty]

you'o frankfurter! 🌭

[@cosmoscharf]

lolz

[@TheQuantixXx]

what? how is that something you couldn‘t do before? instead of buying a large display… you bought a device that makes a large virtual display

[@cosmoscharf]

if you're sitting in an airplane, can you bring your ultrawide display with you?

[@TheQuantixXx]

@ damn bro. crazy that such an important niche hasn‘t been filled years ago smh

[@Superz3ro]

@@TheQuantixXxLiterally, a virtually private environment that you can take with you anywhere… Sometimes you may have to simply accomplish sensitive tasks in a public space, and VP provides that basic sense of security in achieving that goal… Some people just lack the vision for use case scenarios… It like Parkour, where people normally see obstacles, others see a playground… Unfortunately limited imagination is generally more common… 🤔

[@JohnSmith-hf1uf]

@@Superz3rowell said. Its interesting that people are waiting for Apple to inspire them.

[@TheQuantixXx]

@ i‘m a creative by profession, and very good at that. So i understand perfectly well where to see potential and what constitutes a good concept/idea. And i tell you from experience this product is not useful in its current state, I see a few limited extra possibilities dragged down by dozens shortcomings. This technology is not yet where it needs to be to be justified.

[@HAWAI_MAKHLOOQ]

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