A lot of people think that “writing off” means that one deducts the entire purchase cost from taxes owed. It actually means that one does not pay taxes on a portion of taxable income that equals the purchase cost.
In other words, it’s just a percentage discount on the purchase that equals the effective tax rate.
At the time that the iPhone was first launched, the world was far from being of the opinion that everyone “NEEDS” a phone, that affliction has only subsequently come to pass.
As for the “iphone card”, OK then, we’ll use graphical user interfaces on personal computers. Apple Lisa was around in advance of MS Windows and perhaps ironically, that failed to sell too many units, but I think you will agree that its very strong legacy lives on.
Maybe the same will happen to the Vision Pro??
that was hilarious
It’s the Apple tax. Won’t be a problem for the Apple fanbois, probably even encourage them, as what a status symbol eh?
This would indicate there will be models that cost in excess of the starting at price.
hehe true. Funny it says “starts at”… so that is just for the strap that holds it on your head. You want the actual screens?! That’s another 12.5k 
At some point, maybe. But not during launch. The apps haven’t even been made to use any Microsoft apps in it except for Microsoft Office.
This is the pro model. It’s not meant for the masses, hence the price tag and it’s the first iteration. A “lighter” version will come out in a couple of years. Guaranteed.
$3500 who cares if it works, no one is going to buy that for MSFS.
I don’t know about you guys, but i’d have to hit my head massively to even consider buying this c.rap of a product. And this is coming from someone who was using iphones for a decade (definitely not anymore). Besides, Quest 3 basically does nearly the same thing for a fraction of a price. Not that i’m promoting Meta either. This kind of tech is the future, yes. Just not this particular overpriced piece of garbage.
Apple wants just your money, Microsoft and Meta want your soul.
Years ago, everyone did NOT need a phone, especially a Smart Phone, as they did not exist years ago.
In the future, it will not be unreasonable to expect Everyone to “NEED” Augmented Vision –
This may be a glance into the future –
Blimey I hope not - we will all go crazy 
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Going to wait for the next version, that will be out next year. …
Yes, you and I most likely would, but kids growing up with this sort of technology will just accept it as normal,
( and sales of ADHD medicine will go through the roof.)
Is it really so much worse that some of the current TV cartoon shows for “Information Overload”.
Unlikely imo. Almost definitely will be Apple only e.g. working with a Mac, iPhone etc.
You might want to consider the Meta Quest 3 in Autumn and also the current one (Meta Quest 2) is getting a price drop (or has one already, not sure).
But that will work with Windows as well as being standalone.
The real question is who is the Apple Vision Pro made for? I mean really? Unlike the iPod (Apple didn’t invent the MP3 player), the iPhone (Apple didn’t invent the smart phone), or iPad (Apple didn’t invent the tablet), the Vision Pro, or any headset AR or VR isn’t really an all day use item.
Look at Google Glass a couple of years go, while primitive in its execution and ability (by modern standards), it enabled people to use it all day long, or as long as he battery lasted. You could wear it around town and look like a mook, but you could use it easily (subjective). However, the Vision Pro, like all VR headsets is still big and bulky. I cannot imagine many people wanting to wander around town with this thing on. In the announcement they showed someone on a plane using it…. Really? It takes up your whole carry-on (if you’re even allowed to have one - looking at you Flair Airlines).
SO while the iPhone and iPod (are they still a a thing?) can be carried in your pocket, a MacBook and iPad can be carried in an attaché (yup I said that), how are you going to carry around your Vision Pro, or will you just wear it around town, on the bus or train?
Not to mention the price! WOW $3500 USD…. Yikes…. When the iPhone first came out you could ONLY buy it (in Canada) through a wireless carrier because it was highly subsidized by the wireless company. Even today, there are few who can afford an iPhone outright. Oh, and I AM an Apply fan boy and have been so since before turn of the century. Will I buy it? I don’t think so, I would likely get more use out of a new Furnace?
Bringing it back around to flight sim; while I think the sim would look amazing in it, as video does on all apple products, I agree with @Baracus250, I doubt it will even be compatible with PC (like the first iPhone wasn’t).
PCVR?
Knowing Apple it would be PCVR compatible only once they make an actual competent Apple Gaming PC tower (or TV tube 
) where they can monopolize their all new Apple PC Jack proprietary display connectors for a whopping $100 not included with the actual Apple Vision Pro nor new Apple Gaming PC packaging of course. While this thing looks cool it never even crossed my mind that it would ever be meant for AAA title PCVR gaming, while still being overpriced for a high res mobile VR gaming, media content 
viewer.
And have it snatched off your head by a thief.
Fun.
Whether this headset is going to succeed or not, do you believe that, in the big picture, Apple getting into VR is going to be a bad thing for the future of VR?