The experience you get is probably better than any existing VR headset but I struggle to see myself valuing it at more than $500. The FOV and resolution still both suck and the headset is super bulky. I would rather use a phone or laptop/tablet to co some content since it’s much more pixel dense. If they can make a slimmer, lighter version with much higher pixel density it might be worth getting one but the tech is nowhere near there yet.
You can argue that any of these technologies existed before and they “followed”, but that’s a pretty distorted view when apple made the market - they didn’t take market share from others.
They didn't invent the tablet, they made it popular.
They didn't invent the laptop, they made it a status symbol.
They didn't invent mobile apps, they made them ubiquitous.
They don't invent much, but they improve it through industry-leading design (usually) and market it and willingly lock you into it.
> They don't invent much
They probably invent at the same rate as others investing in R&D.
> and willingly lock you into it.
They vertically integrate. Their customers obviously like this and aren’t bothered that it isn’t open. It’s not a bad thing, unless you consider the behaviour bad from all companies.