Samsung Gear VR: A Gadget Worth Paying Rs. 8,2000 For Amazing Experiences

Technology can be astonishing at times, imagine standing on top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris and having a 360-degree aerial view of the entire city. Or, for that matter, standing on one of the towers of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and enjoying a splendid view of the blue ocean, or looking at the cars crossing the suspension bridge. Or, standing on the top of Taj Hotel, Mumbai and viewing the whole city and marine drive. In real life, you might not be able to go up on top of either of the towers, but virtual reality technology can let you enjoy the viewing experience mentioned above. Put simply, it is like actually being there.

Bringing this experience closer to the consumer is an innovative piece of technology from the South Korean consumer electronics major, Samsung. It’s called the Samsung Gear VR which lets you enjoy a cinematic wide view, immersive 360-degree experience, and realistic VR games. Put on the Gear VR, and you’re there in the moment. A crystal-clear AMOLED display, wide field of view, precise head-tracking and low latency brings reality to the virtual. Just for a sample, think of playing Temple Run in a 3D environment with all the exhilarating running, jumping, and sliding. Take my word, this Samsung headgear will redefine mobile gaming.

The Samsung Gear VR (also referred to as Gear VR) is a head-mounted, virtual reality device that provides an immersive experience for a wide range of users. The South Korean firm developed the Gear VR with the virtual-reality startup Oculus (now part of Facebook). It retails for Rs 8,200 and works seamlessly with Galaxy smartphones. It is compatible with Galaxy S7|S7 edge, Note5, S6, and S6 edge.

When you connect a mobile device to the Gear VR, you can enjoy 2D or 3D content and play games by launching apps on the mobile device. At my end, I connected the Gear VR to a Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and also synced in a Bluetooth headset for a good audio experience. But do not put on the Gear VR when you are wearing glasses; that is a mistake I committed and felt disoriented.

You don’t have to be a geek to do the entire setup; even an ordinary mobile phone user can do it. At my end, I was up and running within minutes of unpacking the box. The product box will come with Gear VR, head strap, main strap and user manual. I must insist the manual to be a must-read in order to enjoy the device to its fullest. The Gear VR does not require charging as it is powered using the mobile device’s battery. After placing the straps firmly to make it a safe head-mounted contraption, remove the front cover and insert the mobile device into the center of the Gear VR and gently push the device holder to the left until the phone locks into place.

To use the Gear VR, you must manually install the Gear VR software. When you connect the mobile device to the Gear VR for the first time, the software installation will start automatically. After that, just follow the instructions and it is done. The default VR apps are automatically installed. Follow the on-screen instructions to create an Oculus account. When the software is installed, the Oculus Store app will appear on the Apps screen on the mobile device.

The touchpad is located on the right side of the Gear VR. Use the touchpad to select items or to control the Gear VR. The Oculus Home screen is the starting point for accessing apps and features. You can launch or download VR apps on the Oculus Home screen.

Let me talk about the actual usage of the device. The best place to start your Gear VR experience is not with a game but with the 360 Photos and Oculus video demos which give you a feel of what virtual reality is all about; some of these really stand out. I particularly enjoyed the San Francisco tour photos and you can almost feel the cold weather.

Gaming is another treat to indulge on the Gear VR. I downloaded some of the popular ones, such as Temple Run, Titans of Space, and the overall experience is excellent. The visuals are great the action works out brilliantly in 3D. This sort of immersive virtual reality is mind blowing. Overall, Gear VR is an impressive piece of technology with the awesome viewing experience. So what are you waiting for, slot in the phone, stick on the headset and get yourself immersed into your virtual reality experience. A Highly recommended device.

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