There are only two days left until the sale of the Apple Vision Pro, a revolutionary device from Cupertino that is called one or the other depending on who you ask. As you may remember, Apple has been referring to this device as a spatial computer since its presentation at WWDC 2023, and I personally admit that it is a concept that I like and find appropriate, but it is also true that we are talking about an augmented reality / mixed reality viewer /virtual, in which the processing capacity and extremely polished software are the difference compared to other devices of this type.

Although not yet on sale (but available for pre-order), some US media (note that it is only on sale in the United States at this time) They could already test Apple Vision Pro in depth (some have already had their first contact with the device during WWDC 2023 or in the following weeks), so we are already starting to have some feedback about a device that, whether we like it more or less, undoubtedly aims to be truly innovative .

Even before these first 3D computer/browser reviews began to be published, it was already abundantly clear that the real interest (that is, the kind that ends in a device purchase) that the Apple Vision Pro is generating is truly remarkable, as yesterday MacRumors reported that since around 200,000 units have already been sold since pre-ordering was enabled on January 19. This may not seem like a spectacular number at first, but remember that we are talking about a device that starts at $3,499 and can go up to $5,000, so it seems quite likely that many more users are waiting to try it before they buy it.

I won’t be the one to recommend acting impulsively like that, but I won’t be the one to condemn it either., because by being honest I admit that if I had the option (of course with all that comes with it) it’s possible that I would get carried away with expectations. And if Apple did anything exceptionally well in the presentation of the device, it was undoubtedly to seduce us with all its possibilities. This is something that those from Cupertino have always been particularly talented at, and of course in this case they had plenty of top ingredients.

I say that if it were possible I might be on the 200,000 pre-order list right now, but I insist it’s something I wouldn’t recommend in any way. At least until the first analyzes are published, or even better, until we can combine their information with the Apple Vision Pro personal test. And of course until we know which apps have been tweaked to get the most out of it. they match the spatial experience designed by Apple, which some companies like Netflix have already said no to. One at a time, of course, because if we remember what Disney showed at the launch of the device, and although it’s still a while before we get there, Future plans are very promising..

So until a few hours ago, we only had what Apple told us, along with the first impressions of the lucky few who had the opportunity to have first contact with the Apple Vision Pro a few months ago. However, there are already some media that They started sharing their first reviewsanalyzes that although they reach very different conclusions, they agree on many points (where they differ mainly in the importance they attach to them).

I did not find, at least among the media that I give credibility, neither zero nor ten, which is undoubtedly positive for me, and the general feeling, which from the many texts I read, is that the Apple Vision Pro It has the makings of a device as revolutionary as Apple intends. But, and the vast majority of evidence also agrees on this point, there is still some way to go to reach your full potential.

In fact, it’s something that shouldn’t surprise us too much either. At the time, the first generation iPhone seemed like an incredible device, but the truth is that it had some significant limitations (remember, it didn’t even have an app store, it was designed to Web applications). It is true that it represented a revolution, but it is no less true It took some evolution to become what it is today..

The most positive points include a virtually absolute agreement regarding the exceptional quality of Micro-OLED screens integrated and in general it has also been quite positively reported that the actual autonomy of the Apple Vision Pro seems to exceed, in some cases by over 20%, what Apple originally stated in the technical specifications. As a counterpoint, yes, an external battery, which, although essential, not only detracts from the aesthetic design of the viewer, but also somewhat reduces the comfort of its use.

There is also some consensus in the ratings EyeSight, a feature that displays the user’s eyes on the outer front device and is not very positive. According to media outlets such as The Verge, the appearance of the said image is completely unreal, to the point of being somewhat disturbing. And the same can be said about the avatars created by visionOS, something that still has a lot of room for improvement.

I was even more surprised to find out some differences in the assessment of how Apple Vision Pro captures hand and eye movement. So while some say it works perfectly, other analyzes say this is a point where there’s a lot of room for improvement (although it’s also acknowledged that it’s better than what’s been seen so far), even going so far as to say it can be a bit frustrating as it stands. And of course, since we don’t have other elements to interact with the device, this is a key point, so we will have to wait for further evaluation in this regard.

In general, they also exist consensus in the review that the Apple Vision Pro is a heavy device, which shows the number of elements that make it up. I guess that can’t be construed as a complaint, as it was clear from the moment they first showed it to us that we weren’t talking about a plastic visor with two chips and a couple of cables. It is difficult? Yes, would it be desirable for it to weigh less? Transparent. Could it have been made less heavy but still retain everything it has to offer? Very unlikely.

And of course yes, as one would expect, something that there is virtually total consensus on is the valuation of the prize.. Is it justified to start at $3,499? It turns out that at least in the United States alone, there are 200,000 people willing to pay for it even though they haven’t tried it, so it seems quite a few people think so. However, once this initial buzz wears off, we’ll have to check its market performance.

So, Apple Vision Pro good or Apple Vision Pro bad? Well, it seems more of the former than the latter. Now, with the lessons learned from the experience of developing other devices, I think it makes a lot more sense to wait for the second, third or even fourth generation. Of course, if you can afford it, you have the option to buy it, and from what you’ve seen and read, the experience really appeals to you, because I’m not going to be the one to tell you not to. On the contrary, you will definitely enjoy it, which is ultimately the most important thing. Of course, try before you buy.