Rest assured, Microsoft has no confusion over who the Hololens 2 is for. When you price an augmented reality headset at $3,500, you're not going after the mass market trying to compete with Oculus.
For that reason, the Hololens 2 is such an absurdly amazing device, demanding that we all stop and take note of what we're witnessing. This represents a quantum leap forward in terms of technology, and forever raises the bar for modern technology. The fact that you can even buy one of these is nothing short of incredible.
PRICE
$3500
HOW COULD THE HOLOLENS 2 BE USED?
Imagine a scenario where complex tasks requiring an expert are suddenly no longer impossible to solve. Perhaps one of your appliances stops working. Instead of waiting for a technician to come and document the problem, what if through augmented reality a remote technician could actually look at your device and digitally access a holographic menu of potential solutions? Architecture design, product design, training, and more. This is truly mixed reality with limitless capabilities.
WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?
The Hololens 2 is representative of a future where mixed reality is almost certain to play a role. It's pretty clear that science fiction is turning into our actual reality. No, we probably all won't be wearing a Hololens in the future. But might we be using these types of devices in our everyday lives? It's certainly possible. Oculus and mass market VR headsets are super fun, but they don't hold a candle to what Microsoft has unleashed with the Hololens 2.