[rogerclark]

I've been using XReal (formerly NReal) Air glasses with my laptops lately. They just act as a display when plugged into a USB-C port. After using these seriously for a month or two, it's clear to me that the "killer app" for these HMDs is just using the computer for normal stuff. The ergonomics are great: I don't have to stare down at my laptop screen, and I don't even need a desk or table when I'm using the glasses – it's usually more comfortable to just put the laptop in my lap. And I can turn the laptop screen off, so nobody can see what I'm doing. It's a complete game changer for coffee shops, planes, and working in bed without disturbing your spouse. I don't think the Quest or other VR headsets are typically used this way.

The Vision Pro is obviously just a development platform for apps and for Apple to miniaturize everything, and then it's all going into a pair of regular glasses for everyone to wear all day. Meta is trying to get out in front of them with their Ray-Ban partnership, but those don't include a display yet, although I think they could have done it already.

[coffeebeqn]

That’s an interesting form factor - I wonder if you could get a headless laptop for it

[rogerclark]

It's possible. The eye strain is real after a couple hours, though. And I've already run into situations where I wanted to show someone something and had to "change modes". Having the laptop display for auxiliary use still seems important, although you could probably get away with crappier and cheaper screens again.

[antifa]

I hope at least Samsung Dex/Android Desktop has a natural way to plug-in-play into these things, maybe that'll force the iPhone to offer a handheld desktop mode.