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Apple's Vision Pro headset has emerged as a groundbreaking product, introducing a new era of technological innovation.
Tim Cook introduced Vision Pro as a profound technology, unveiling a unique AR headset that removes the need for an external screen and blending real world with artificial reality.
While hailed as a spatial computer with a premium feel, there's concern that it might cannibalize laptops all together, offering users a compelling alternative to traditional computers.
When the price of Vision Pro was revealed at WWDC23, some internet users said that it was too costly. However, when the pre-booking started on January 19, 2023 in USA, over 1.8 lakh units were ordered in a matter of hours and was entirely sold out in a few days, according to Forbes.
Priced at $3,500, the Vision Pro boasts advanced capabilities, aiming to redefine the concept of computers.
Apple claims the Vision Pro can handle various tasks typically performed on laptops or desktops, including gaming, video calling, document writing, photo browsing etc.
While not explicitly pitted against the laptop during the reveal, the implicit comparison arises when examining the overlap in functionalities between the Vision Pro and a a traditional computer.
With the Vision Pro potentially offering 99% of any laptop's functionalities, users might question the necessity of a traditional computer, posing a risk of a significant shift.
Apple has emphasized privacy in the development of the visionOS operating system for Vision Pro devices, promising on-device data processing. The headset is set to go on sale in the US in February.