Apple Inc. has started selling its long-awaited Vision Pro mixed reality glasses. The company has opened pre-orders for customers in the United States. Apple refers to the device as a “spatial computer” and customers can place orders on the company’s website for $3499.
In addition to opening pre-orders, Apple has provided detailed technical specifications for the Vision Pro device and accessories.
To order the device, users will need an iPhone or iPad with Face ID. This requires scanning the user’s face twice, allowing Apple to gather information about the sizing of the Vision Pro, such as the light seal and headbands. During the scanning process, users will be asked to look up, down, left, and right.
As previously announced, the Vision Pro set includes the Solo Knit Band and Dual Loop Band headbands, a light seal, two light seal cushions, a carrying case, a polishing cloth, a power bank, a USB-C charging cable, and a USB-C power adapter.
Additionally, users wearing glasses can purchase Zeiss Readers optical inserts for $99 or prescription inserts from a doctor for $149.
Apple has also unveiled an official travel case for $199, featuring a retractable handle and compartments for storing batteries, Zeiss inserts, a case, and other accessories. The entire case is made of white ripstop fabric and is embedded in a polycarbonate structure to prevent crushing. Additional batteries for the Vision Pro cost $199.
The starting price for the Vision Pro is $3499 for the 256GB version. In addition to pre-orders, Apple has also revealed two additional configurations: a $3699 version with 512GB and a $3899 version with 1TB of storage.
In terms of the internal components, Apple has confirmed that the M2 chip will power the device with an eight-core CPU, a ten-core GPU, and 16GB of memory. This will support 12 cameras, five sensors, and six microphones, enabling virtual overlays on the real world. Users will be able to see the world around them while experiencing virtual applications.
The glasses’ displays are capable of generating 23 million pixels using micro-OLED technology. The panels support refresh rates of 90Hz, 96Hz, and 100Hz. The glasses can also utilize AirPlay technology to mirror images up to 1080p resolution on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, or AirPlay-compatible televisions.
According to Apple, the glasses weigh between 1.3 and 1.4 pounds, depending on the light seal and headband. This means they are slightly heavier than the competing Meta Quest 3 model by Meta Platforms Inc., which weighs 1.1 pounds. The separate power bank weighs 0.78 pounds.
Pre-orders started earlier today, and the devices will be shipped to customers in the United States on Friday, February 2nd.
FAQ:
1. What features and capabilities do Apple Vision Pro glasses have?
Apple Vision Pro glasses are a “spatial computer” based on mixed reality technology. They allow users to see the world around them while experiencing virtual applications. The glasses’ displays generate 23 million pixels and support refresh rates of 90Hz, 96Hz, and 100Hz. The glasses can also utilize AirPlay technology to mirror images up to 1080p resolution on Apple devices and AirPlay-compatible televisions.
2. How can I order Apple Vision Pro glasses?
To order Apple Vision Pro glasses, users will need an iPhone or iPad with Face ID. The user’s face needs to be scanned twice to provide Apple with information about the sizing of the Vision Pro. Orders can be placed on Apple’s official website.
3. What are the prices and configurations available for Apple Vision Pro glasses?
The starting price for Apple Vision Pro glasses is $3499 for the 256GB version. Apple has also revealed two additional configurations: a $3699 version with 512GB and a $3899 version with 1TB of storage.
4. What accessories are available for Apple Vision Pro glasses?
The Vision Pro set includes the Solo Knit Band and Dual Loop Band headbands, a light seal, two light seal cushions, a carrying case, a polishing cloth, a power bank, a USB-C charging cable, and a USB-C power adapter. Additionally, users wearing glasses can purchase Zeiss Readers optical inserts for $99 or prescription inserts from a doctor for $149. There is also an official travel case available for $199, featuring a retractable handle and compartments for storing batteries, Zeiss inserts, a case, and other accessories.
5. When will ordered Apple Vision Pro glasses be shipped?
Pre-orders have started, and the ordered devices will be shipped to customers in the United States on Friday, February 2nd.
Definitions:
– Mixed reality: Technology that combines elements of the physical world with virtual elements, creating a hybrid reality. In the case of Apple Vision Pro glasses, users can see the real world while experiencing virtual applications.
– Eight-core CPU: A processor that consists of eight independent computing units (cores) that can work in parallel, speeding up data processing.
– Ten-core GPU: A graphics processing unit that consists of ten independent computing units (cores) that can work in parallel, providing graphics processing power.
– Micro-OLED: Display technology that utilizes micro-sized organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), enabling image display on a small surface area, such as the panels in Vision Pro glasses.
– AirPlay: Technology developed by Apple that allows wireless streaming of music, photos, and videos between Apple devices and compatible televisions.
Suggested links:
– Apple’s website
– iPhone
– iPad
– Mac
– Apple TV
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