If you're going to transform how "people" work, you're going to have to provide a whole lot more people-friendly pricing.
The pricing for a large company is not unreasonable and this was where the AVP was designed to be used. The pricing IS unreasonable for us hobbyists who use them for things it isn't ready to do yet. However, the total market for any new HMD will attract amateurs first who can afford them.
I'm not sure I buy this argument. The hardware is of little consequence if you don't have the apps and the market to support them. See more at NeXT.
Regardless of who steps up, it is a giant step. What geeks want is not what enterprise users will be able to justify and vice versa.
The Marques Brownlee video that covers using the AVP is a very good reference. I find it comical that it seems necessary to have your phone handy to check your texts and e-mails.
The apps for business use and multiple monitors at a work station and conference room table are already there from Apple as I understand the previews.
From the Brownlee presentation on using the AVP (highly recommended), I saw one Mac monitor and two AVP apps (probably iPad apps). The issue there was that you still had to use the Mac keyboard and pointing device. It looks like rearranging screens is necessary as you have to be looking directly at what you're working on. There seems to be a whole lot of zooming involved.
I've tried the process of desktop screen with keyboard in MQ3 AR but it isn't high enough quality to read the fine print without moving in close. The MQ3 keyboard is a bit awkward about the same awkwardness for me as typing on an iphone keyboard. I am not formally trained typist, if you are then it will not be the same as there is no tactile feel to the virtual keyboard. I have to hunt and peck and watch my virtual fingers touch the virtual keyboard. Not the best. But in MR you can Mix a real keyboard with the virtual screens and that might work better for you. Same with a mouse. As for rearranging the screens, that is not necessary since in all these devices you just turn toward the screen like you would if you had real monitors.
The reviews say that the cable is USB C at both ends. Apple's own "what's in the box" indicates "USB-C Charge Cable (1.5m)".
Got a chance to watch his second review video and liked it. Interesting how Apple spent much effort on how it looks to others and then it looks rather goofy at times. The advertising seems misleading on this feature. But it was fascinating how it changes Facetime. Wish they would put some effort into the Apple watch for Facetime.
The end game there is that with a properly sized battery attached to whichever headband you're using, the net weight of the AVP assembly would be over three pounds. That's not going to look good on any spec comparison for a company that prides itself on slim and trim.
That's much lighter than the AVP similarly configured (remember that the battery doesn't feature any sort of clip) so I'm not sure how that data point helps Apple's cause.
Like the MQ3, most owners are still using the virgin low priced stock MQ3. Only those who are active and found enjoyment have added accessories to customize them to offer better fit and play time. Mine also had ear phones as the sound in the MQ2 was weak. Ear phones are not needed in the MQ3 as the audio is far superior, an unexpected improvement.
That's a failed argument with the AVP as the package includes both straps. Apple doesn't offer a head-mounted battery solution at any price but I expect that they'll be forced to.
