Here's why the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro headset is so expensive
Here's why the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro headset is so expensive
The Vision Pro starts at $3,499. That's a lot more expensive than competing headsets, such as Meta's Quest 3.
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The $3499 Apple Vision Pro reportedly costs $1542 to make.
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Just because it costs this to manufacture and develop does not mean it is worth this to a consumer in terms of customer value.
30 4 ReplyThis is especially true right now, when the enormous gulf between the wealthy and poor is the worst we've seen in living memory.
People are struggling to pay their rent, and yet Apple is over here selling this bullshit to people.
6 0 ReplyAs long as people keep buying, companies will keep selling.
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This. That's why some things are intentionally sold at a loss to increase adoption to be bolstered by post purchase sales on the back end.
4 2 ReplyLike the Oculus Quest 2 (go to Hell Zuck)
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