Once I learned you can schedule a demo of the Apple Vision Pro, I signed up immediately. Why yes I would like to experience this headset with a new spatial version of Apple’s operating system — I love interfaces and interactivity and technology.
I went on a Monday afternoon and the mall was pleasantly empty (a rare thing).
Sat at a table in the Apple Store and did a face scan to determine visor size and turned over my glasses for a read on my prescription. A demo unit configured for me arrived in a few minutes. My guide Kolby asked how familiar I was with the device and I was like, lots—in a theoretical sense. In a few minutes I was looking at all the people in the Apple Store through a screen and learning how to look and pinch and swipe.
We went through the motions — here’s a photo… here’s a panorama (Whoa!)… here’s a 3-D photo (Ooooooo!) and here’s a “spacial” video (Oh my!)!
At one point we addressed the dial that could turn down reality and said I’d prefer to stay grounded. Pretty sure my heart rate was spiking from all this new fangled stuff.
Once we got to the immersive video bits in the finale I had to hold on to my seat. It was a bit much and I say that with all manner of delight.
What followed was a debriefing and very smooth sales pitch.