The Apple Vision Pro glasses have been available in the USA since the beginning of February. Initial reactions paint a mixed picture. On the one hand, the lack of a USB-C port is criticized, but on the other hand, the glasses are considered technically impressive. Vision Pro wearers provide insights into the product’s functions – which amuses some outsiders.
After the $3,500 price tag went on sale Apple Vision Pro In the USA on February 2, 2024, the first users were already wearing the glasses – causing both confusion and laughter.
A user on Twitter (today “X”) shows how a Gym from the first person perspective when wearing the Vision Pro.
“Man of the Future”
Others show how the glasses come off Surroundings perceived becomes. For outsiders, the confusing hand movements cause laughter. For example, in the following video, in which an observer sees someone wearing VR glasses on a US street with “man of the future” commented.
Others put the Vision Pro in their car in their own Tesla. The sight of the Tesla Cybertruck complete with VR glasses seems extraterrestrial to some.
In addition to the amused reactions online, the Vision Pro has also been criticized. This is what is missing, for example USB-C port. With the Developer Strap, an accessory has now been released with which you can retrofit the connection.
Between criticism and praise
The features of the Vision Pro were eagerly awaited by many. But the glasses did not come up with new applications. Probably the most useful function is that the Vision Pro can project screens of different sizes into your own home.
But the first reactions to the latest Apple product are basically positive. Many journalists describe the glasses as “technically impressive”. It is the best portable display ever, but it is very heavy.
According to Apple, the glasses are intended to usher in “a new era of computing,” but what remains of the initial fascination is uncertain.