Link: The Vision Pro’s ultrawide Mac display is very close to being a killer app

Since its release, I’ve primarily used Apple’s Vision Pro as a personal movie theater with its powerful visual capabilities. The recent visionOS 2.2 update, however, transforms it into a robust extension of my Mac, marking a significant enhancement in utility.

The Vision Pro initially offered Mac screen mirroring with cramped or blurry displays depending on the resolution set. Now, with three new Mac Virtual Display settings: Standard, Wide, and Ultrawide, the screen interaction is much more adaptable and comfortable.

Apple has not only upgraded the display options but also integrated foveated rendering to improve resolution handling. Choosing the Wide setting at 6720 x 2880 resolution optimizes both space and clarity, mimicking a conventional monitor setup.

This flexibility proved invaluable when a back strain confined me to bed; the Vision Pro allowed me to continue working comfortably. However, the system isn't without flaws—switching between modes can be slow, and it occasionally fails to remember the last used resolution.

Despite these quirks and the steep price, the improvements in virtual display turn the Vision Pro from just a high-end VR cinema into a practical, versatile computing tool. It’s closer to justifying its cost by broadening its functionality beyond entertainment.

These enhancements are meaningful, yet they don’t address every issue, such as physical discomfort over long periods or the uniformity of user experience due to individual differences. Nevertheless, they mark a significant step toward the Vision Pro being more than a novelty. #

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