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Re:Meta Cancels High-End Mixed Reality Headset After Apple V... by m3kw9 on Friday August 23, 2024 @07:44PM (#41334135)
Is just too pricey and a bit cumbersome for masses, the tech is good and we could all use it even just for some experiences that can only be done in VR
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Re:Meta Cancels High-End Mixed Reality Headset After Apple V... by johnnyanmac on Friday August 23, 2024 @11:28PM (#41335327)
Too pricey in a time where many fear a recession. So it's an even worse launch to market than usual.
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Re:Meta Cancels High-End Mixed Reality Headset After Apple V... by kjkjadksj on Friday August 23, 2024 @11:35PM (#41335359)
Forget recession fears. Most people don’t have $3500 lying around flat out.
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Re:Meta Cancels High-End Mixed Reality Headset After Apple V... by adastra22 on Saturday August 24, 2024 @12:49AM (#41335742)
People have been fearing a recession for the last 16 years.
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Re:Meta Cancels High-End Mixed Reality Headset After Apple V... by johnnyanmac on Saturday August 24, 2024 @03:21AM (#41336285)
Sure, but it didn't stop them during the "great resignation" from moving around. Actions speak louder than words.

Statistically speaking, people are a lot more hesitant to switch jobs right now. That definitely points to legitimate fears (regardless of the objective economic outlook).

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Re:Meta Cancels High-End Mixed Reality Headset After Apple V... by HeatrayEnjoyer on Friday August 23, 2024 @11:49PM (#41335434)
Their decision to use glass for the housing is stupifying. It's on your head and swinging around, it should be absolutely as light as possible.
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Re:Meta Cancels High-End Mixed Reality Headset After Apple V... by aurareturn on Saturday August 24, 2024 @12:21AM (#41335611)
Agreed. I liked the demo at Apple Store except that it was freaking heavy. That was by far, the biggest deal breaker for me.

If they make it weigh half as much, I would buy one.

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