If you were planning to rent aApple Vision Profor a few hours on Leboncoin, stop everything: free alternatives exist! What's more, nowhere other than directly in the Apple Store. The manufacturer is indeed offering anyone who will listen to come and try out its new virtual reality headset in store, without paying a single cent. Appointments are now available to all French people. Here is the procedure to follow to reserve a slot without further delay:
- to visitthe official pageof the Apple Vision Pro on the Apple Store website
- click on “Book a demo“, in the menu at the top right
- sign in with an Apple ID
- choose your Apple Store based on your geolocation
- choose the date of the appointment
- choose the appointment time
- click on the blue button “Continue“
How does this test take place?
The Vision Pro test in the Apple Store consists of trying the mount foradjust to your size, evaluate your comfort and navigate within the operating system:visionOS. For ergonomics, the testimonials we have consulted so far show that the headset is not always suitable for long-term use. But the manufacturer may have understood this very well, since it does not take more than thirty minutes to use. However, it is more than enough to get an idea of the value proposition of the device, and to test all its native apps. Among these, we can notably cite the case of Freeform (note-taking), Pages (word processing) or Apple TV (streaming).
We do not know if the manufacturer also offers to try accessories that allow you to control the interface via Bluetooth, such as the Magic Keyboard and the Magic Mouse. In addition, you should know that the Apple Vision Pro is currently not suitable for wearing glasses. To remedy this, the Zeiss brand, however, offers inserts adapted to your eyesight, at a price of over one hundred euros.
The importance of trying the Apple Vision Pro before buying it
It is strongly recommended to test your Apple Vision Pro before purchasing it. Indeed, since the arrival of the mixed reality headset on the American market, several users have complained aboutheadacheor neck pain. Be aware, however, that these ailments most often occur after prolonged use, or to the public who already does not respond correctly to virtual reality. If you have encountered problems when porting a competing device, such as the PlayStation VR, this is a detail that should not be overlooked.
Customers who find that their Apple Vision Pro no longer suits them but after purchase can also return it free of charge. Apple employees will then be required to reimburse you, subject to a reasonable withdrawal period of course. As a bonus, a one-year limited warranty is offered by Tim Cook's company. Details of the offer are available on the Apple website.
The Apple Vision Pro arrived in the United States in February. These are already available atpre-orderin France, for 3,999 euros for the most affordable edition. The helmets should arrive at the first French customers from July 12, but some packages could be a little early, as usual. For the smallest budgets, another Apple mixed reality headset could also see the light of day by 2027, more affordable,less powerful and more comfortable. However, this is only a hypothesis for now.
- You can test the Apple Vision Pro for free
- You have to go to the Apple Store to try the device
- Appointments can be made on the official Apple Store website.
Apple Vision Pro at the best price Base price: €3,999
