The Apple Vision Pro is available for pre-order starting January 19, but the purchase process is not the usual one.
Let's see how to be prepared for the purchase and pre-order of the headset.
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- iPhone or iPad with Face ID on the latest operating system update.
- The Apple Store app must be installed and up to date.
- Please provide information about the size of your lenses.
- If a prescription is required, please ensure you have a valid prescription from a U.S. eye care professional.
- Organize your budget, as the device starts at $3,499, but with storage upgrades, the price could increase significantly.
With an updated device with Face ID and the Apple Store app, the user can scan their face and head to properly fit the accessories. This scanning process will help you select the appropriate Light Seal and headband sizes when purchasing.
It's helpful to have already entered your prescription into the app or, at the very least, have saved a copy of it in the Files app.
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Apple says that prescription information is collected after you order the Apple Vision Pro. So, the appropriate Zeiss inserts are likely selected at the time of ordering and then verified against the prescription, which is required. The cost for prescription inserts is $149 (~€137), while reading glass inserts are $99 (~€91).
The Apple Vision Pro offers a base model with 256GB of storage for $3,499 (~€3,218). Details on other storage options or pricing haven't been revealed yet, but they're likely to push the price to $4,000 (~€3,678) or more. So, before you order, plan your budget based on the upper price range you're comfortable with.
By following these instructions, you have all the necessary information to make purchasing the Apple Vision Pro online an easy process.
Visiting a physical Apple store is an alternative, but due to limited availability, it's not guaranteed that you'll get your hands on the Apple Vision Pro. Also, when pre-ordering online, the company requires an official prescription to provide the Zeiss inserts.
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Interested parties can demo in -store by appointment only for the first weekend of February. In-store availability and initial shipments will begin on February 2.
Source: appleinsider.com
