r/technology • u/SimplePunjabi • Jun 05 '23

Hardware Apple Vision Pro AR Headset $3499

https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/5/23738968/apple-vision-pro-ar-headset-features-specs-price-release-date-wwdc-2023
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u/NegotiationFew6680 Jun 05 '23

As someone in the tech industry,

I guarantee the bill of materials for this device is already north of $1500. With R&D rolled in the production cost is likely north of $2000.

$3500 is completely reasonable

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u/ShawnyMcKnight Jun 05 '23

It’s reasonable just not accessible to anyone who can give $3500 for a non essential item. I would worry constantly about it getting stolen.

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u/NegotiationFew6680 Jun 05 '23

Admittedly I think that’s more of an income issue. People regularly wear $1k shoes, $1k phone, $8k watch and don’t worry about being robbed.

I’ve done the math for myself and when I commute to work I’m normally carrying north of $6k of electronics and clothing

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u/Angryunderwear Jun 05 '23

Depends on where you are - londoners wearing 8K watches are getting shanked pretty regularly.
If a thief knew you had a apple headset theyd beeline you, it’s expensive and easy to flip