Regret after one year of buying Vision Pro

Yam Olisker is one of the first to buy a 2024 Vision Pro. Photo: WSJ .

After a year on the shelves, many customers who bought the Apple Vision Pro for $3,500 are feeling regretful.

“They’re really dusty. I think I’ve only used them four times in the last year,” Dustin Fox told WSJ about the condition of his glasses.

After a year, Fox's $3,500 glasses were sitting in a plastic box, along with other items he no longer used.

Don't buy unless you are really rich

Vision Pro augmented reality glasses will be available from February 2024 with many promises. This is a completely new device from Apple after many years, integrating many advanced technologies such as gesture recognition, eye tracking and high-quality screens.

Despite the modern technology and Apple brand, the first users of Vision Pro only remember the uncomfortable feeling of being "peeked" by others when wearing it outside.

“I get excited like a kid when something new comes out,” said Fox, 46, a real estate broker in California.

Initially, he wanted to use Vision Pro for work, but everything changed after putting it on his head.

“It’s too heavy. I can’t wear it for more than 20-30 minutes without my neck hurting,” Fox said. According to WSJ , the Vision Pro weighs about 600-650 grams.

Fox's glasses were in a plastic box with other rarely used items. Photo: WSJ .

Similarly, Tovia Goldstein, 24, was excited to wear glasses for the first time to watch his favorite movies and shows. However, he had to take them off for a while to rest.

“I couldn’t wear it for more than 60 minutes, I just wanted to throw it away,” said Goldstein, who stopped using Vision Pro about four months ago.

Weight isn’t the only thing holding Goldstein back from using Vision Pro. He says the app store isn’t diverse enough to make the glasses worth it.

Every once in a while, Goldstein would like to take his glasses out of the cabinet, dust them off, and put them back on to see if there’s a new application. But the neck pain and the three-minute wait for the battery to charge and power up make him reconsider.

“I wouldn't recommend anyone buy these glasses unless you're really rich and don't know what to do with your money,” Goldstein stressed.

Regret buying Vision Pro

Despite being around for years, virtual reality technology has yet to gain widespread adoption. According to the WSJ , Apple has been trying to convince developers to create apps for the Vision Pro. The company has also not disclosed sales figures for the product.

The Vision Pro's somber outlook is in stark contrast to the splashy launch, when CEO Tim Cook shook hands and chatted with customers in New York on the first day of deliveries.

Soon after, videos on the Internet showed Vision Pro appearing on the streets, in restaurants and in basketball court bleachers.

“People were so excited to wear it, and then it just disappeared,” said Fox, who said he had seen a few people wearing the Vision Pro at the mall, but had not seen it for a few months.

Users experience Vision Pro at an Apple store. Photo: Bloomberg .

Fox considered selling the glasses, but the price tag was never as high as the original $3,500 .

“Every time I look at it in the plastic box, I feel so regretful,” he shared.

Anshel Sag (35 years old) once brought Vision Pro on a plane to watch a movie, but received unfriendly looks from others.

“I don’t want that,” said the San Diego tech analyst. Another reason Sag doesn’t want to take the Vision Pro on a plane is the size of the protective case.

Sold separately for $200 , the Vision Pro case is about 12 inches tall, 9 inches wide, and 6 inches deep. “It takes up almost half of my carry-on,” Sag says.

Rare Supporter

Anthony Racaniello, 41, also wore Vision Pro on a plane. On a six-hour flight to Las Vegas, a flight attendant simply pushed a water cart past him without asking any questions, leaving Racaniello thirsty.

“It looks like you're wearing a sleep mask, and people will assume that,” Racaniello shares.

Racaniello also tried wearing Vision Pro at the office, mostly working on spreadsheets and answering emails. However, he often received ridicule from his colleagues.

“The most positive compliment I get is giggling, saying I wear ski goggles to work,” Racaniello said.

Racaniello resold the Vision Pro online for $1,900 , and has no regrets about the decision.

“The device is really a glimpse into the future, but it’s still a long way off. Right now, you have to wear these super-heavy MacBook-like glasses and listen to people make fun of you,” Racaniello said.

Olisker gets Cook's autograph at the store on the day the first Vision Pro was delivered. Photo: WSJ .

Still, not everyone has had a negative experience with Vision Pro.

Another user, Yam Olisker, 20, flew from Israel to New York to be one of the first to own the Vision Pro. He even got Cook to sign the back of his iPhone and the glasses case.

“I use it less than I expected,” Olisker admits. Still, the YouTuber has no regrets about buying the Vision Pro.

Responding to WSJ , he still likes to watch movies on glasses, especially 3D movies because it gives the most realistic experience. To avoid neck strain, Olisker just lies in bed.

Source: https://znews.vn/hoi-han-sau-mot-nam-mua-vision-pro-post1553597.html