What Vision Pro Needs: Smaller Size and Lower Price for Success

Wow, where do I start? Apple and their shiny new Vision Pro headset, huh? So, they’ve set this whole new gold standard for user experiences. You’re probably thinking, "Yeah, but it’s massive and costs a fortune." And you’d be spot-on. I mean, it feels kind of like holding tomorrow’s gadgets today, but with the weight of a bowling ball. Talk about commitment.

It’s true, this guy doesn’t do all the tricks some other headsets might pull off. But what it does do, it does with finesse. And yes, it’s like saying a Ferrari is a downer because it doesn’t have a cup holder. I mean, we can’t all drive Accords, right?

I’ve dabbled with this thing since its big debut. Some folks out there think it’s a dud, a flop. But I’m telling you, it really schools the other headsets out there.

Why isn’t it flying off the shelves, you ask? Well, maybe Apple’s price and size gamble didn’t hit the jackpot. But if they could manage to hit the magic shrinking ray—cut its size and the price in half—I bet we’d see folks lining up like for concert tickets.

The image of a smaller Vision Pro—let’s call it Vision "Mini-Me”—isn’t just wishful thinking. I mean, what do I know, but keeping the guts the same while trimming the fat could be the next move. Oh, and throw in an off-board battery like Bigscreen Beyond, clocking in at about 180 grams. How hard can it be, really? (Okay, harder than my morning coffee routine, I guess.)

Price-wise, halving it makes it about $1,750. Still steep but compare it to buying a TV, and you might convince yourself it’s basically free. And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want the best TV right smack on their face?

Sure, making gizmos smaller and cheaper is everyone’s dream. But Vision Pro’s got a way bigger jump to make because its user experience already hits it out of the park—unlike the Quest, which can be like using a butter knife for surgery.

Look, cutting down the Quest by size and cost would be cute, but transformative is the word for that Vision Pro mini. And yeah, I know, some of you are yelling, "It’s the top-dollar hardware that makes it pop!" But I’ve got to say, the software’s where it really hits the sweet spot.

Case in point, Quest 3 sits there flaunting higher resolution, yet Vision Pro just feels more… well, right. Smooth, easy on the eyes, like wearing glasses that actually help instead of giving you a headache.

And if Apple’s planning some surprise software updates—clearer passthrough, less blur—they’d better hurry up. The tech world waits for nobody, you know? So here’s to hoping Apple wows us with a leaner, meaner, more wallet-friendly version.

When they do, it won’t just be a nice-to-have. It’ll be a game-changer. Mark my words. Or, you know, maybe don’t. Who am I to predict anything?