Summary
My initial review of theApple Vision Prowas clouded by sensory and information overload.
I knew it at the time, but its even clearer in hindsight.
Eye tracking was new.
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Familiar apps hovering in the air felt novel.
The machine itself was new, and it took time to adjust to the weight and feel.
All that was to be expected.
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How Much Storage Do You Need?
Apple Vision Pro retails for $3,499 with 256GB of storage.
Before using the equipment, it wasnt clear how much storage I would need.
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Between Environments, photos, operating system needs, and multi-gigabyte apps, thingscouldadd up fast.
Making 128GB of storage the entry-level model, instead of 256GB, would have been a mistake.
But 256GB is workable.
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How Do You Store or Travel With Vision Pro?
The Vision Pro comes with a lens cover to help protect its front glass.
I’ve been using that and storing the rig on my work surface or in the Apple-sold travel case.
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The travel case is protective, but it’s also a little big to put inside a backpack.
It’s a solid option for compact travel option.
Is Comfort Really an Issue?
A computer you wear on your face and head shouldnt bekind ofcomfortable.
It should be extremely comfortable.
In hindsight, the comfort problem is tough to diagnose because the gear is so personal.
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Since it’s being worn instead of merely used, the comfort level may be different on different days.
That’s a little crazy to consider.
Using two Solo Knit Bands, for example, felt much better.
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This isnt supported by default and I needed 3D-printed parts bought from Etsy to get it working well.
What Have I Actually Been Using the Vision Pro to Do?
Vision Pro is nothing if not an amazing multitasking machine.
Its not just like sticking four apps on a Mac screen, either.
Turn my head slightly and all the information I need to see comes into view.
This was true on day one, and I am still loving it 30 days later.
As new apps come online and get released, even more functionality is becoming clear in this aspect.
Im even more bullish on Environments after a month than I was initially.
But, much like Apple TVs brilliant screensavers, I constantly want new Environments to visit and work in.
Ive had no problem using Vision Pro to write stories.
Using an Apple Magic Keyboard on a laptop desk while sitting on a couch has been great.
I still keep Slack open to the side and monitor notifications as they come.
At night, Ive found myself watching TV shows like The New Look and Constellation.
Part of why Ive liked watching shows on the Vision Pro ties into the multitasking stuff just mentioned.
What Areas Does the Vision Pro Struggle?
Its not all roses, of course.
Then my back would start to hurt, so I would move to a couch.
Nothing about the Vision Pro feels broken, but it doesnt feel settled.
Youll see things you werent meant to see.
Using a Mac inside Vision Pro?
That functionality has faded away for me.
Should You Buy an Apple Vision Pro Now?
So, once again, I want to reiterate that this is not a product for most people yet.
The combination of cost and ultra-personal fit excludes even casual prospective buyers right now.
As each of those areas gets addressed over time, however, the door will open for more people.
I stand by that early assessment as the Vision Pro does wow in its early looks.
Where Does the Vision Pro Go From Here?
Ive never given Apple $20 so fast in my life.
Window management tools, more environments, better multi-tasking paradigms, and more prefs controls.
These are all basics that will be addressed sooner or later.
The Vision Pro has a lot of the pieces in place that it needs to be successful.
Apple simply needs to execute on all the promises it has released to the world.
