Top 10 Reasons NOT to Buy the Apple Vision Pro

First Generation Drawbacks

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Ridiculous Price Tag

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Limited Storage

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Questionable Field of View

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Poor Weight Distribution

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FaceTime Calling Limitations

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Unnecessary Eye Features

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Inconvenient Charging Port

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Limited Software Availability

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Quest 3 Comparison

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