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I would expect people buying this thing to fly business, but I think I have an unusually high aversion to flying economy.

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While I don't have any particular interest in these devices, and won't be getting one, I'm in the general demographic that could easily afford them.

I'd never fly business, not if I was paying for it myself. I don't think I know anyone who flies business routinely for personal stuff; it really tends to be very, very expensive for what you get.

If I'm going on a 20h trip where 14 of those are in the air, flying business means I'm tired when I get to my destination but can function the next day - as opposed to 5 useless days when flying economy.

If that trip is for anything less than 3 months, the price difference can be well worth it.

I fly a lot, would not hesitate to buy VisionPro as a gadget. But business class, nope. In most cases, the price difference is simply too great compared to economy.

If I could spend $1800 each way on a business class upgrade, or get a Vision Pro... I know which one I'm picking.

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