Apple Vision Pro Demo Freedom

[12-ThreeFour]

So the Vision Pro demos are 30 minutes and you get to learn and experience it, but I wanna be able to do my own thing. Like see and try out other things like the cursor being your wrist (how does that work) and doing tests/finding out things to determine if I wanna buy this (I'll be 16 in August and I'll be able to get a job).

We're any of you able to do your own thing, if you asked?

 

[turbineseaplane]

"With a small down payment of $3499, you may have all the freedom you'd like!"

-Apple Store Staff

😂

 

[12-ThreeFour]

Also, if I need to, I could just buy it, try it out, and if I don't want it I'll return it and get my money back.

 

[ratspg]

So the Vision Pro demos are 30 minutes and you get to learn and experience it, but I wanna be able to do my own thing. Like see and try out other things like the cursor being your wrist (how does that work) and doing tests/finding out things to determine if I wanna buy this (I'll be 16 in August and I'll be able to get a job).

We're any of you able to do your own thing, if you asked?

I asked and wasn't really allowed to do my own thing, it was pretty guided, and I just tapped on a bunch of stuff and threw the employee off while I opened a bunch of apps for no reason lol.

 

[12-ThreeFour]

Was it just like the guided tour video?

 

[ratspg]

Was it just like the guided tour video?

No the have you try different apps such as photos (videos, panoramic photos, spatial videos), safari, a random recipe app. Sizing, and moving windows wherever you'd like them. Then its followed by an Alicia Keys studio video, different Apple TV movies to try 3D, then Immersive content. You also switch levels of immersion with the crown a few times. Its fun to try.

 

[Night Spring]

I have the exact same question as the OP. I don't need to see any immersive stuff, what I really want to try is copy and paste.

 

[ratspg]

I have the exact same question as the OP. I don't need to see any immersive stuff, what I really want to try is copy and paste.

I tried it and it wasn’t fun. (Copy and paste)

 

[Night Spring]

I tried it and it wasn’t fun. (Copy and paste)

Could you tell me more? What went wrong?

 

[SR71]

Could you tell me more? What went wrong?

Not sure what they mean, but it works fine for me. Just look at a word or move the cursor to select, then double tap your fingers. Copy/cut menu then pops up.

 

[krspkbl]

What kind of job you going to get at 16 that'll pay for this? lol

 

[12-ThreeFour]

What kind of job you going to get at 16 that'll pay for this? lol

In time, I'll have enough money, and I won't need to spend any of it for needs because I'm a minor.

 

[Ensyed]

I asked and they wouldn’t let me experiment Which was annoying. I filled out the experience survey and complained about it.

 

[PBG4 Dude]

In time, I'll have enough money, and I won't need to spend any of it for needs because I'm a minor.

You’re honestly in the best position to save up and get one of these. I saved up for one, but found out I have to get chimney work done which amazingly enough comes out to 3,700, so there goes my Vision Pro money.

 

[NT1440]

What does “use my wrist as a cursor” mean?

 

[12-ThreeFour]

What does “use my wrist as a cursor” mean?

Idk, but it was one of the options along with eyes, head, and finger.

 

[12-ThreeFour]

Also, maybe in the future, using Vision Pro will be like using any other product and we can have freedom. But people would still need to go through the process of getting the right lenses and straps.

 

[NT1440]

Idk, but it was one of the options along with eyes, head, and finger.

Oh it’s an actual feature that’s in there, gotcha. Must be there for people who don’t have fine motor control of their fingers or may be missing them?

I think it defaults to eye tracking because while the movies promised us we’d be waving our hands for computer controls, it’s incredibly bad ergonomically to do so.

 

[12-ThreeFour]

Wait. Wrist is selected but it doesn't look like the wrist is being used. More like index finger (but it's thumb). I think it works by moving your claw-shaped hand. But the line should be coming from the middle of the hand. Or maybe this is a mistake.

 

[12-ThreeFour]

My Vision Pro demo appointment is Saturday (possible delay).

 

[EyeRiseCardioPhoneMount]

As someone whose greatest joy is self-discovery when it comes to tech, a guided tour is actually the worst punishment known to man

 

[fs454]

Wait. Wrist is selected but it doesn't look like the wrist is being used. More like index finger (but it's thumb). I think it works by moving your claw-shaped hand. But the line should be coming from the middle of the hand. Or maybe this is a mistake.

FYI, this feature is really bad. The update frequency of your wrist or index finger is like sub-30hz. If I had an issue with my eyes and couldn't use the AVP as intended, I'd rather just not own one than have to rely on this feature. I tried all of the options extensively.

 

[12-ThreeFour]

FYI, this feature is really bad. The update frequency of your wrist or index finger is like sub-30hz. If I had an issue with my eyes and couldn't use the AVP as intended, I'd rather just not own one than have to rely on this feature. I tried all of the options extensively.

Well, it's the first version of a new software. It didn't even have Contact Key Verification.

 

[12-ThreeFour]

I did the demo. Demo experience forum: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/my-vision-pro-demo-experience.2419158/

 

[G5isAlive]

I have the exact same question as the OP. I don't need to see any immersive stuff, what I really want to try is copy and paste.

So the problem is, there are some skill sets you need to learn first to go off and explore. It’s a brand new paradigm. And the sales staff are trying to show as much as possible in a very very short time. Cut and paste takes time to train your eyes to not wander and your fingers to be precise, its not hard once you do, but you probably wont get it during a demo.