The hosts discuss their experiences with the Apple Vision Pro, including their parents' interactions with the headset. They explore the potential of the product despite its flaws and the practicality of using a virtual reality headset for work. They also discuss the resolution and visual quality of the device and the power of collaboration using Notion AI. The emotional impact of spatial video on the Apple Vision Pro is highlighted, along with the unbeatable photo and video viewing experience on an iPhone.
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Quick takeaways
The Apple Vision Pro headset provides an indescribable and emotionally impactful experience that must be personally experienced to be understood.
Despite its bugs and quirks, the Apple Vision Pro represents a visionary and experimental version one product that pushes boundaries and impresses users.
While the Apple Vision Pro enhances productivity by allowing users to work in various environments, its limitations with lower resolution and spreadsheet handling prove challenging for certain tasks.
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Impressions and Challenges of Using the Apple Vision Pro
The speaker discusses their initial eagerness to try out the Apple Vision Pro headset and their difficulty in putting their experience into words. They share their experience of seeing their parents try the headset, highlighting the emotional impact it had on them. The speaker emphasizes that VR cannot be explained, only experienced firsthand. They explain that there are two conversations to be had about the headset: one about technical details and limitations, and another about the indescribable experience it provides. They express their excitement and fascination with the device, describing it as the most interesting technology purchase they have ever made.
Version One Product: Highs and Lows
The speaker reflects on the Apple Vision Pro as a version one product. They highlight that while it has some bugs and quirks, the core functionalities and experiences are well-implemented. They compare it to the first home computers of the 1980s, where the limitations didn't matter because of the sense of the future it brought. The speaker appreciates the visionary and experimental aspects of the device, emphasizing Apple's willingness to push boundaries and impress users. They discuss the impressive visuals in certain environments and acknowledge areas for improvement, such as the need for higher resolution and the absence of dark mode.
The Workability and Immersive Experiences
The speaker delves into their personal usage of the Apple Vision Pro for work-related tasks. They share their positive experience of using the device to work with their MacBook Air, describing how they no longer needed a physical screen setup and could comfortably work in various environments. The speaker expresses enthusiasm for the potential of using the headset for productivity, mentioning writing in Obsidian and the convenience of not being constrained to a specific physical space. They also highlight the impressive realism in virtual environments and the convincing visual effects, but note areas like resolution and dark mode that could be improved.
Limitations of using the headset for spreadsheets and complex tasks
The podcast discusses the limitations of using the headset for tasks like working on spreadsheets due to the lower resolution and difficulty in handling large amounts of data. The host explains that the headset's resolution is not suitable for displaying numbers and rows clearly, making it challenging to work effectively on spreadsheets in this virtual environment. While there are alternative apps like Numbers on Vision Pro that might offer better clarity, the host emphasizes the importance of being able to switch quickly between web browsers and spreadsheets, which may not be as seamless in the virtual space.
The unique features and emotional impact of viewing photos and videos in the headset
The podcast highlights the compelling experience of viewing photos and videos in the headset. The host describes the emotional impact of looking at standard photos, even from recent events, and the sense of nostalgia and warmth that is intensified by the immersive environment. They also recount the powerful experience of watching a 3D video for the first time in the headset and how it evoked a profound emotional response. The host acknowledges the technical imperfections of the spatial videos but stresses that they surpassed expectations in conveying a strong emotional connection and a sense of anticipatory melancholy. They conclude that viewing photos and videos in the headset is unparalleled and evokes a unique level of emotional intensity.
Grey and Myke each have an Apple Vision Pro. Can they get their work done with it? What does the future look like? And more importantly, how do you even begin to describe the experience?
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