Samsung opens up the world of mobile virtual reality with innovative Gear VR glasses

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Samsung Electronics has introduced a new generation of technological wearable devices – the first virtual reality glasses Samsung Gear VR Innovator’s Edition. The gadget was created in 1.5 years, built on the basis of the development of the leader of virtual technologies, Oculus and is compatible with the new smartphone GALAXY Note 4. For the first time, Gear VR will allow a wide range of users to fully immerse themselves in virtual reality for movies or games.



The GALAXY Note 4 plays a key role in the bundle of mobile devices, thanks to the 5.7-inch high-resolution Quad HD Super AMOLED (2560 x 1440) screen that features the new flagship. Wearing the Gear VR Innovator’s Edition, the user immediately immerses himself in virtual reality, providing a 360-degree view and 3D video. Directly in the glasses, the functions of receiving a call and viewing messages are available so that each time you do not remove your smartphone when you receive an incoming call or SMS.

Gear VR glasses provide a viewing angle of 96°, while the virtual display remains in front of the user’s eyes when rotating 360°. The device is equipped with ventilation holes, two lenses, an approach sensor, a wheel to change the focal length, volume buttons, a touchpad on the side of the body, a return button and a USB connector. The dimensions are 198 x 116 x 90 mm.

The Samsung Gear VR is made of a lightweight material with a soft lining that takes the shape of a head and face. The design of the device is completely wireless, which allows the user to be fully involved in the virtual world, without many wires coming from the computer. In the near future, Samsung will provide a large selection of content optimized for viewing on this device: in the arsenal of users of glasses will be a wide range of movies, games, 360° videos, including experimental videos and educational content from leaders in the market of user content.

The cost of virtual reality glasses Samsung Gear VR in the United States will be 199 dollars, and on sale the gadget will appear before the end of this year.

Specifications of Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition:
Optical lenses: viewing angle 96°
Sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, magnetic field sensor
Movement at photon delay: < 20 ms
Focus settings: cover
Adjustment of interpupil distance: 55 ~ 71 mm
Physical user interface: touchpad, back button, volume button
Interfaces and connections: MicroUSB 1.1 Connection to Galaxy Note 4
Content: Available on the Oculus Store, a microSD card (16 GB) pre-records a collection of 360° videos and 3D movie trailers from leading studios.
Sizes: 198 x 116 x 90 mm

A short video review of Gear VR:


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