The hosts discuss their favorite teams and the impact of winning championships. They share their thoughts on the Super Bowl and Usher's halftime show performance. They also talk about a scam app and privacy concerns, explore the Vision Pro computer and its potential use cases, and discuss the importance of safeguarding personal information from data brokers. Additionally, they delve into panoramic photography, the importance of real food for dogs, lens glare issues, and the perspective of watching movies in a cinema.
The Vision Pro has become a pop culture status symbol and is being worn by celebrities, reminiscent of the early days of personal computing.
Opinions on the Vision Pro's display vary, with some praising its impressive hardware while others critique its non-retina resolution.
Users' experiences with window management in VisionOS have led to divergent viewpoints, highlighting the need for additional scaffolding and improvements.
The Vision Pro's innovative features and potential have sparked intriguing discussions and will continue to shape the conversation surrounding its capabilities.
Deep dives
The Vision Pro presents a futuristic yet searching use case
The Vision Pro is an impressive piece of hardware that harks back to the early days of personal computing, where powerful machines lacked practical applications. It has gained pop culture status and is being worn by celebrities. The clarity of the Mac virtual display is comparable to non-retina displays and offers a polarizing experience for users. The Vision Pro has the potential to rekindle the iPad vs. Mac debate, with users exploring its capabilities and pushing its boundaries. The Mac virtual display and window management in VisionOS have garnered varying opinions, with debates over usability and limitations, highlighting the importance of individual user preferences.
The polarizing opinions on the Vision Pro's capabilities
Opinions on the Vision Pro's display vary, with some praising its impressive hardware and others critiquing its non-retina resolution. The hardware has become a status symbol and has gained popularity among celebrities. The Mac virtual display has sparked intense discussions, with some finding it immensely useful while others deem it unusable. Users' experiences with window management in VisionOS have also led to divergent viewpoints, highlighting the need for additional scaffolding and improvements. Overall, the Vision Pro has generated mixed opinions due to its unique features and capabilities.
Debating the practical applications and user experiences of the Vision Pro
Opinions on the practical applications of the Vision Pro continue to emerge, as users explore its capabilities. Some users debate the usability of performing tasks on a Mac without looking at the screen, while others find it integral to their workflows. Discussions on the Mac virtual display's clarity, the ability to manage stacked windows, and ergonomics continue to shape user experiences. There is a wide range of perspectives on the Vision Pro, ranging from admiration for its cutting-edge design to skepticism about its functionality.
Exploring possibilities and limitations of the Vision Pro
Users are experimenting with various workflows and use cases for the Vision Pro, reminiscent of the iPad vs. Mac debates in the past. Differences in opinions arise due to variations in user preferences and expectations. Some users have found success in utilizing the Mac virtual display alongside other apps, while others have encountered challenges with window management. The Vision Pro's innovative features and potential have sparked intriguing discussions and will continue to shape the conversation surrounding its capabilities.
Lens glare and smudging in Apple Vision Pro
Lens glare and smudging can occur in dark environments with bright content, detracting from the overall immersion of the device. This issue is not related to the Zeiss lenses and could be attributed to reflections or excess light entering the device. While there is no immediate solution, adjusting the viewing environment or positioning may help mitigate the problem.
Multiple displays or running macOS on Vision Pro
The limitation of one virtual display when mirroring from a Mac to Vision Pro may not be a hardware constraint. It is possible that Apple has restricted this feature for technical or policy reasons. While it may be something that could be explored in the future, it is unclear if or when Apple will enable Vision Pro to run macOS as an independent device.
Practical difference between small window and large virtual screen in Vision Pro
The practical difference lies in the ability to make windows larger in Vision Pro, creating a more immersive experience. While sitting closer to a 4K TV in your living room can provide a similar effect, Vision Pro allows you to have a large virtual screen wherever you are without the limitations of physical space. The quality and avoidance of artifacts also enhance the experience.
Reason for not running macOS natively on Vision Pro
Running macOS natively on Vision Pro is a possibility, but it is not currently supported. It would require significant development and could present challenges with input methods and synchronization. The emphasis is currently on using Vision Pro as a connected device to a Mac, ensuring a smoother experience.
After some brief European DMA follow-up, we dive deep on our extended impressions of the Vision Pro and visionOS, including Jason's full review.
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