Apple Vision Pro

## Apple Vision Pro: Okay, Fine, Here's What I Actually Think

Right, so Apple finally unveiled their… *thing*. The Vision Pro. A ski goggle masquerading as the future. Let's just get this straight, I'm not lining up on day one. I'm not even pre-ordering. I'm going to wait and see if this thing is actually any damn good, or if it's just another shiny brick that'll collect dust next to my unused Apple Watch.

But, since everyone and their grandma is asking me about it, here's my brutally honest, no-bullshit take on the Vision Pro, just like I do with my iPhone apps.

What is it? Basically, a very expensive iPad strapped to your face. Instead of tapping on a screen, you wave your hands around like a conductor who's had a bit too much coffee. They're calling it "spatial computing" or some other marketing jargon. Call it what it is, Tim: Fancy VR goggles.

The Good (Maybe):

*   The Display: Let's be real, Apple makes good displays. This is probably gonna look gorgeous. Crystal clear, retina-meltingly sharp. If you're gonna be stuck inside a virtual world, might as well have a pretty one, right?
*   Immersion: Supposedly, you can watch movies on a giant virtual screen. Okay, I can see that. That sounds mildly appealing. Maybe watching *Dune* on a virtual IMAX screen would be pretty cool. But is it $3500 cool? We'll see.
*   Hand Tracking: I've used hand tracking before. It's janky. *Usually*. But Apple claims to have nailed it. If they have, that’s actually a pretty big deal. Maybe the Minority Report gestures will finally be less frustrating and more… functional.
*   Potentially Work From Home Savior: They showed some stuff about working in virtual environments, spreading out your windows all over your virtual desk. Look, I'd rather be outside, but if I'm stuck inside anyway, this could be... less soul-crushing. *Potentially.*

The Bad (Definitely):

*   The Price: $3500. Seriously? I could buy a decent used car for that. Or pay rent for, like, three months. And what are they going to charge for apps? Another $10 a month per app? Gtfo.
*   The Isolation: I'm already staring at screens all day. Do I *really* need to strap another one to my face? This feels like a recipe for becoming a complete hermit. Goodbye sunlight, hello Vitamin D deficiency.
*   The Battery Life: Apparently, it needs to be plugged in most of the time or connected to an external battery pack. That’s not very… "spatial" if you're tethered to the wall.
*   The "Persona" Thing: Creating a 3D avatar of yourself to interact with people? That's just...creepy. Why can't I just use a damn picture? Do I really need to see a digital approximation of my tired, sleep-deprived face staring back at me during a Zoom call?
*   The Potential for Awkwardness: Imagine using this thing in public. You're waving your hands around, looking like a complete loon, while everyone else is just… existing normally. Social anxiety, amplified.

The Ugly:

*   This is Apple’s attempt to stay relevant. They missed the boat on AI, and this feels like them throwing a bunch of technology at the wall and hoping something sticks.
*   The future of work is *not* strapping a computer to your face. It's getting outside, connecting with people in real life, and remembering what it's like to feel the sun on your skin.
*   I guarantee you, in six months, there will be a million people selling slightly used Vision Pros on eBay.

Will I Buy It?

Maybe. If they manage to bring the price down to something reasonable, and if the apps are actually useful, and if it doesn't turn me into a social recluse, then… maybe. But for now, I'm sticking with my iPhone. At least I can still see the sky while I'm doomscrolling.

Final Verdict:

Wait and see. Don't get caught up in the hype. This could be the future. Or it could be the next Newton. Only time will tell. And for $3500, I'm happy to let other people be the guinea pigs. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go outside and touch some grass.