Trying out the Samsung Gear VR

방콕에서 열린 Samsung SEA 포럼에서 우리는 전시 공간에서 Samsung Gear VR를 테스트할 시간을 갖게 되었습니다. 2014년 9월에 발표된 이 $199 헤드 장비는 갤럭시 노트 4와 호환됩니다.

오큘러스 리프트(http://www.yugatech.com/toys-gadgets/oculus-rift-first-hand-experience/)를 사용해 본 경험 덕분에 저는 게어 VR에 대한 이미지를 이미 가지고 있었습니다. 게어 VR은 기본적으로 동일한 제품이지만, 원래는 PC가 아니라 스마트폰(노트 4)이 탑재되어 있습니다.

The Galaxy Note 4 is hidden inside the compartment at the front. All the controls are found at the side of the Gear VR along with some physical buttons and a touch panel to navigate thru the virtual reality screen.

You will need to attach a separate headset, which plug sinto the smartphone, in order to hear the sounds associated with the VR world.

There were a lot of scenario collections -- from underwater to space; I especially liked the scenes from the Mars rover. The image quality is very good, at least 720p in resolution, and very realistic.

The VR coverage is 360-degrees so you can basically turn around and still see the entirety of the scene. And because of the near-real imagery, you also get that additional perception of depth and sensation associated with height or position.

With a price tag of $199, the Gear VR is a nice toy or accessory to the Galaxy Note 4. Practical uses could include watching 3D movies, virtual tours (real estate) and gaming among others.

We still don't have any idea on the release date in the Philippines though.