VentureBeat January 19, 2024
After years of rumors and hype, Apple’s first computer headset, the Vision Pro, is now available for U.S. customers to pre-order on the Apple Store online (with sales starting in physical Apple Stores on Feb. 2nd).
Initial reviews of the device have been promising, but the hefty price tag ($3,499 up-front or $291.58 financed in 12 monthly installments) is of course a barrier to entry for those outside the high-income bracket (and that’s not even counting the extra $149 ZEISS Optical Inserts that are needed for those with glasses prescriptions).
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