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Marty talks about the flood of stories on the potential release of the Samsung VR headset for sale in Korea in mid-OctoberProNotes: Samsung's VR Headset Tipped To Cost Nearly $2k, Still Less Than The Apple Vision Prohttps://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/samsungs-vr-headset-tipped-to-cost-nearly-usd2k-still-less-than-the-apple-vision-proQuick hits Price (rumor): About $1.8k–$2.9k.Timing (rumor): Fall launch in Korea first, small initial batch.Target buyer: Early adopters and developers—not a mass-market play.How it stacks upVersus Vision Pro: Cheaper at the low end, but still a premium device.Versus Meta Quest: Much pricier than Quest 3/3S, so different audience.What seems real vs. still unknownMore solid: Price range and Korea-first launch talk (multiple reports echo it).Unknowns: Exact specs (displays, chip, battery), comfort/weight, passthrough quality, and whether it uses only hand/eye tracking or adds controllers.Software: Likely Android-based with Google’s services, but we don’t know day-one apps.Why Vision Pro owners should careMore competition, more apps: Another premium headset gives app makers a reason to build more mixed-reality apps, often across platforms. That can benefit Vision Pro too.Price pressure: If Samsung lands closer to $1.8k–$2.0k, it sets a new “high-end but not Apple-priced” option. If it’s nearer $2.9k, Apple’s price gap stays big.Use case reality check: Everyone still treats headsets as “session devices” (an hour or two), not all-day wear. That aligns with how most people use Vision Pro today.Fast watch-listComfort & passthrough: Does video passthrough look natural and feel low-latency?Input: Eye/hand only, or optional controllers?Battery: External pack or built-in? Real-world session length?Apps at launch: Any must-have media or productivity that moves the needle?Rollout: How quickly does it ship outside Korea? What do the dev tools look like?Follow the live stream at YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles on Monday nights at 9 PM EST or catch the video later on Youtube or audio on any pod catcher serviceMacStockMacstockconferenceandexpo.com Email: [email protected]: ThePodTalk.Net
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