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Apple Vision Pro Presales Kick Off in the US

Last Updated: April 17, 2024
The Big Tech giant is expected to produce between 60,000 and 80,000 headsets for its first drop, with shipments slated to start going out on Feb. 2.
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Apple briefly took its online store offline this morning in preparation for Apple Vision Pro presales.

The Big Tech giant started taking pre-orders for its flagship device, dubbed a “spatial computer,” on Jan. 19. Sales commenced at 8 a.m. EST across the US. Apple is expected to produce between 60,000 and 80,000 headsets for its first drop, with shipments slated to start going out on Feb. 2.

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In the meantime, for those planning to dish out $3,599 for a Vision Pro, Apple is offering a few different payment options. Interested buyers can pay in full or monthly installments if they qualify for an Apple Card. Here’s a breakdown of current prices based on storage capacities:

  • 256 GB: $3,499 or $291.58 a month for 12 months
  • 512 GB: $3,699 or $308.25 a month for 12 months
  • 1 TB: $3,899 or $324.91 a month for 12 months

Supply will be limited in stores when the Vision Pro arrives on Feb. 2, and MacRumors is reporting that Vision Pro delivery dates are already slipping to mid-March for pre-orders.

Boardroom will continue tracking how Vision Pro sales shake out this year.

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Michelai Graham
Michelai Graham
Michelai Graham is Boardroom's resident tech and crypto reporter. Before joining 35V, she was a freelance reporter with bylines in AfroTech, HubSpot, The Plug, and Lifewire, to name a few. At Boardroom, Michelai covers Web3, NFTs, crypto, tech, and gaming. Off the clock, you can find her producing her crime podcast, The Point of No Return.