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As is often the case when Apple announces and releases a new piece of hardware, many balked at the lofty price tag of the Cupertino giant’s debut VR/AR device, Apple Vision Pro. At $3,499, it’s easy to see why even the most eager adopter of new AR tech would be hesitant to purchase Vision Pro, especially since Apple routinely releases a slimmed-down, more affordable version of each of its more ambitious (and expensive) devices.
Lite as a Feature
Since Vision Pro opened for pre-order on Jan 19, 2024, consumers and pundits wondered when a more modestly outfitted and affordably priced iteration would follow. Now rumors are flowing, giving credence to the idea and pointing to what an Apple Vision Pro “Lite” might look like.
Already smaller and lighter than many competing devices, a “Lite” version of Apple Vision Pro could be a game-changer for portable XR experiences. [Image: Apple]
In order to bring not only the price but the form factor of Vision Pro down to a more accessible level, Apple is likely to involve a secondary computing device like an iPhone, iPad, MacBook, or iMac. This would allow Apple to remove some of the larger components and bring both size and weight down significantly.
Affordability: Accessible
Reducing the need for internal computing components would also lower costs, although the most significantly expensive component of the current Vision Pro is the micro-OLED display panels. Apple could address this expense by finding alternate sourcing of micro-OLEDs and, according to tech tipster @Tech_reve, knocking up to 50% off the retail price.
An AI render of what one fan thinks Apple Vision Pro Lite could look like. [Image: taiLoopled / Reddit]
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Pretty exciting to say the least