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by Nevermark 644 days ago
> If I thought the iPad was a real platform then I might be more interested but unless they make the Mac display thing much better and/or open up the Vision Pro to be a real computing platform then it's just a very expensive iPad and in most cases I'd honestly pick the iPad over it.

The Mac screen replacement enhancement is the “killer app” for me. Mac screen surrounded by simpler (mostly Safari) windows.

I would happily pay $4500, $5500 for a true “Pro” Mac replacement Vision. With an emphasis on maximizing the value of spacial computing for productivity.

I can think of dozens of small Vision OS tweaks they could make now that would better facilitate this, even before any hardware updates.

Alas, more power for its users is not an Apple priority. “Bicycle for the mind” is a lost mantra.

“Media kiosk” is in.

Even though they essentially created a new category of VR they show every sign of leaning back into “iOS, iOS, iOS”.

Steve Balmer would be proud!