Samsung announce Gear VR for consumers
Samsung has announce their first Gear VR device for end users, for consumers. The new Gear VR wearable is compatible with Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge. The new Gear VR is 22% lighter than Gear VR Innovator Edition and comes with enhanced comfort for users. Gear VR will be priced at $99 and will be available available in Frost White color starting fall.
“Samsung has been at the forefront of delivering mobile experiences and ‘Gear VR Innovator Edition’ launched last year was no exception,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics. “We see virtual reality as the next computing platform, and we are thrilled to partner with Oculus on Gear VR to set the standard for mobile VR and bring this revolutionary product to consumers.”
“Together with Samsung, we’ve redefined virtual reality and created the best mobile VR experience available today,” said Brendan Iribe, CEO, Oculus. “On Gear VR, people are playing immersive VR games with friends, sharing 360 video experiences, and teleporting around the world with photos and videos – and it’s only the beginning for what’s possible with mobile VR.”
Key Specification
- Dimension / Weight : 201.9 x 116.4 x 92.6 mm / 310g
- Sensor : Accelerator, Gyrometer, Proximity(Mount/Unmount Detection)
- Field of View : 96 degrees
- IPD Coverage : 54 ~ 70 mm (Fixed Lenses)
- Color : Frost White
- Compatibility : microUSB connection to the Galaxy Note 5, S6 edge+, S6, S6 edge
