Vision Pro Needs to Be Smaller and Cheaper to Succeed

Of course, let’s dive into this—I mean, it’s Apple we’re talking about. They always seem to be at the forefront of tech, setting crazy standards most can’t even dream of catching up with. Think about that, right? Anyway, their Vision Pro headset, it’s… big. Yeah, and not just in size. I mean, it’s big in terms of what it offers, even if it doesn’t do everything you’d want it to, like a Quest. But hey, what it does, it nails it. Although, seriously, I wouldn’t suggest most folks go out and drop cash on it just yet.

So here’s the thing. Some people are saying Vision Pro is a flop. Like, come on, really? It’s like slamming a Ferrari just ’cause it’s not as common as your everyday Honda. I’ve been using this headset since it hit the scene, and I gotta tell you, it’s a beast—or beauty—depends on how you look at it. But wow, the price and heft—I mean, you can’t ignore that. It’s literally weighing it down in more ways than one.

Now, picture this: take everything Vision Pro’s got going for it and squeeze it into something half the size and price. Yeah, right! I’m talking about chopping the weight down to around 310 grams or so. It’s not impossible, even if it sounds like it. Remember Bigscreen Beyond? That thing’s around 180 grams. Sure, it’s not standalone or whatever, but it shows they can slim down the tech.

Oh, and the cost, let’s not forget that monster. Halving it would put the tag at around $1,750. Now, don’t get me wrong, that’s no small change, but marketing it as an epic TV could help. Just a thought.

And there you go. Making stuff smaller and cheaper isn’t exactly a new idea. Genius, right? But with Vision Pro, it’s like this gigantic wall keeping it from shining brighter. It’s like the UX and everything is just there, ready to explode, needing just that little nudge—shrinking it.

Here’s a funny thing, maybe the very reasons Vision Pro kicks butt are the ones that make it cost so much. The hardware’s top-notch, no doubt, but honestly? It’s the software that just sings. Quest 3 might have sharper visuals, or whatever, but Vision Pro’s design and smoothness, it’s just… chef’s kiss.

And we haven’t even talked future versions yet. Imagine sharper, less blurry pass-throughs—maybe a few software tweaks here and there. Apple’s set this killer standard for ease and feel, now it’s just a game of how fast they can play catch up with themselves. I’m buckled in for this ride.