The see through mode could be useful in some situations. In heavy fog or snow, digital cameras can see many times farther than the human eye. If you had seriously bad visibility you might be able to put on a future version of this device and have much better visibility.
***** make your own night vision with the gear vr..... all you need is an infra red light. Check out Kip Kays channel for some great diy ideas. You could walk around in pitch black darkness and still see with that thing on and a IR light. Point an IR remote at it and hit a button, you can see it flash.
Buster Lee Most IR lights produce a bit of visible light as well so while the observed wouldn't see you they'd see your light and be aware of you, assuming they had even a bit of military training.
If you had multiple external cameras on your vehicle that covered different angles of observation, and the app could be configured with their relative locations, it could overlay that information onto your sight and illustrate potential hazards for you. AR is going to be a BIG deal very soon ^_^
Watches 'Transformers 3d Trailer' and all the seats in the theatre are empty... WOW, this has got to be THE most realistic vr-set evaaar ;) 10/10 - would buy!
It fogs because the lens are probably cold and your face is too warm. Similar to what happens to car windshield in winter where it fogs up. In other words, as the lens warm up with heat from your face, the fog problem will go away.
But what about in future? You will have to keep Note 4 as long as you want to use your Gear VR than~. I haven't read anything about it but... does it use Note 4 as display only? or uses it's processing power to do everything else as well? If so.. like I have said... no upgradability? Anyways... cool toy for now.
They will provably make other varients and google will probably make a generic one that fits all phones so don't worry about it. Its new tech so it will take a while. :)
Still a bit confused about what apps you can run on the VR. Can you select any RUclips video, for instance? Or must you run only those approved by oculis? Secondly, how bad is the pixelation? Looks like the new note 5 will be 4k screen which would make the gear VR much better resolution.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the gear VR and oculus rift two different things? Oculus is owned by Facebook (fb bought them this year) and Samsung introduced this after the original rift prototypes/dev kits... And as you said the note 3 screen was used, but it was only in the second oculus dev kit and also only the screen portion of it, not the whole phone like in the gear VR.
Excellent "unboxing" video! I can see that your having a blast with your cool VR toy! I'm waiting for my Gear VR in the mail - I can't wait... ...Yabba dabba doo! Cheers, Thanks
By watching this video I feel like I wanna buy this vr wow nd iam gonna buy this cool stuff by the way nice video . I just can't wait to try this thing .
Have a question. I just ordered my VR yesterday and was wondering what headset should I buy. Would Beats sync to it or does it have to be Samsung headpgones? If so how much do they run and what type would you recommend? Thanks and great work on the Reviews
well now I'm getting the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and also I'm getting the the gear VR I can't wait I'm very excited I don't think it needs any kind of root because it is international can I still get Wi-Fi tethering if I use MetroPCS because I want to use it for my laptop too I was talking about the Galaxy S6 Edge international version I'm going to go with MetroPCS so I can do hotspot for my computer is that possible
You probably did this already, but I have heard it's a common mistake. Did you remove the protective plastic on the actual lenses? Checking both sides of the lense? I saw someone complaining that they couldn't get it focused and then notice the plastic. Doh!
No, the Gear VR has a audio slot that you can plug your headsets into. There are other videos on youtube with people using it with the earphones. i guess this guy didn't use one as he was reviewing it live
I went to a Samsung experience store in a Boston mall, I was pretty skeptical about trying this product at first but my goodness it really cool, I dont know if I would buy one but it was pretty cool regardless.
Hahaha 9:44 your reactions are AWSEOME - LOLed so hard ;) Welcome to VR !!! To answer your question - you can do a recording of the footage from the GearVR. Look on GooglePLAY for Recordable :]
I didn't know this existed until my Galaxy Note 4 automatically started downloading the Oculus app a couple of weeks ago. This looks awesome! Do those cardboard dodocases fit for the Galaxy Note 4 as well? That's more of my price range unfortunately.
You know?200$ beats headset worth just 14$ pieces of hardwares.VR is much cooler than listning to music.I think 200$ isn't too much and if you don't have note 4,buy oculus rift 2 for 350$
Bit disappointed with mine , wasn't expecting it to be so pixely, you don't see it on the vids on RUclips but it's dire quality. Most of the videos you really can't see much as the detail is so poor. Some things are impressive but we need 4k phone screens imo to make it worth it. Most the videos I seen say get etc , I would try it first. The vr cinemas are brilliant but why would you want to watch a film that looks so pixely. It reminds me of the Optimus 3d in terms of screen quality.
Sorry but i have some problems with my samsung gear vr, what is the version of your android in your note 4 because i have 4.4 android ios kita kat and sansung gear vr is not compatible! I need your help!!! Please answer me!!!
This video had to be one of the most in-depth review for Galaxy VR. Looks so cool! I do have note 4 and wondering is it going to worth own Galaxy VR? However change my phone a year later then Galaxy VR could be useless? Anyway, it's the first step toward to future gaming...and virtual reality possibilities
***** Hey man, Thanks for the awesome vid, I just bought it and I am waiting like crazy for it to get here. I have to ask though for the VR games would I need The Samsung gaming pad to play the games on it or will it work with any Bluetooth controller? :)
When I think of the near future usage of this devices, I think of a kind of psychiatric pillowed rooms, only bigger, where these kind of devices will be used. Just like patients who have hallucinations (so a kind of VR) and it's important they don't hurt themselves or anybody else for that matter.
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They should make digital bluetooth gloves that sync up with the VR and provide a sense of feel... that would be awesome.
The see through mode could be useful in some situations. In heavy fog or snow, digital cameras can see many times farther than the human eye. If you had seriously bad visibility you might be able to put on a future version of this device and have much better visibility.
***** maybe you could strap infrared light on it to add night vision.
***** make your own night vision with the gear vr..... all you need is an infra red light. Check out Kip Kays channel for some great diy ideas. You could walk around in pitch black darkness and still see with that thing on and a IR light. Point an IR remote at it and hit a button, you can see it flash.
Buster Lee
Most IR lights produce a bit of visible light as well so while the observed wouldn't see you they'd see your light and be aware of you, assuming they had even a bit of military training.
If you had multiple external cameras on your vehicle that covered different angles of observation, and the app could be configured with their relative locations, it could overlay that information onto your sight and illustrate potential hazards for you. AR is going to be a BIG deal very soon ^_^
That's a great idea.. I haven't considered that.. if it isn't available.. make an app and $ to boot ! :).
i think the dark glass part got cracked?!?!?!
Just a smudge
Oh. Ok, how did it happen!?!?!
Watches 'Transformers 3d Trailer' and all the seats in the theatre are empty... WOW, this has got to be THE most realistic vr-set evaaar ;)
10/10 - would buy!
If this is as good as it appears I'm BEYOND stoked for this.. I love my Note 4 already but this will bring it to whole new level!
Did you just cracked the cover?
Lol. That was hilarious when you started yelling and got all excited while you were in "Iceland".
Boom shaka-laka!
Best unboxing and explanation of the Gear VR set-up. Huge thumbs up my friend!
YAY! Gear VR for Galaxy S6 is now available and I just got the S6. this guy get's so crazy about this device I really have to buy it lol
It fogs because the lens are probably cold and your face is too warm. Similar to what happens to car windshield in winter where it fogs up.
In other words, as the lens warm up with heat from your face, the fog problem will go away.
But what about in future? You will have to keep Note 4 as long as you want to use your Gear VR than~.
I haven't read anything about it but... does it use Note 4 as display only? or uses it's processing power to do everything else as well? If so.. like I have said... no upgradability?
Anyways... cool toy for now.
They will provably make other varients and google will probably make a generic one that fits all phones so don't worry about it. Its new tech so it will take a while. :)
Awesome! I never knew it was this advanced. Want to try something with my LG G3
Seems like a pretty cool thing! Cant wait to try it out!
Lol, from 8:38 - 8:42 there's a weird scratch/crack that appeared on the protective glass front. What did you do XD
Still a bit confused about what apps you can run on the VR. Can you select any RUclips video, for instance? Or must you run only those approved by oculis? Secondly, how bad is the pixelation? Looks like the new note 5 will be 4k screen which would make the gear VR much better resolution.
Thanks for the video. I'm getting mine on monday.
***** hahaha max!! You're having too much fun...great video 👍👍👍👍👍
It's like the one that comes out in the movie Back to the Future part 2!!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the gear VR and oculus rift two different things? Oculus is owned by Facebook (fb bought them this year) and Samsung introduced this after the original rift prototypes/dev kits... And as you said the note 3 screen was used, but it was only in the second oculus dev kit and also only the screen portion of it, not the whole phone like in the gear VR.
Excellent "unboxing" video! I can see that your having a blast with your cool VR toy! I'm waiting for my Gear VR in the mail - I can't wait...
...Yabba dabba doo!
Cheers, Thanks
This working for video games with something like an xbox 360 kinect sensor would be off the hook. It would be a must buy pack.
Did you drop it during the unboxing? at one point there isnt any cracks, but then as the film cuts there is a crack
By watching this video I feel like I wanna buy this vr wow nd iam gonna buy this cool stuff by the way nice video . I just can't wait to try this thing .
Can you use a Bluetooth mouse with it? And what is the spacing between the lenses?
Have a question. I just ordered my VR yesterday and was wondering what headset should I buy. Would Beats sync to it or does it have to be Samsung headpgones? If so how much do they run and what type would you recommend? Thanks and great work on the Reviews
Can I use this video's little scene(around 3 sec) to make VR Trailer Video?
Max, are the oculus apps available anywhere?
Love your videos. This one doesn't disappoint.
so whats the secret to get away the fog then max? great review :-)
Ohh Great review!! bt can U help me pro … How much is that whare i can bay it??
well now I'm getting the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and also I'm getting the the gear VR I can't wait I'm very excited I don't think it needs any kind of root because it is international can I still get Wi-Fi tethering if I use MetroPCS because I want to use it for my laptop too I was talking about the Galaxy S6 Edge international version I'm going to go with MetroPCS so I can do hotspot for my computer is that possible
You probably did this already, but I have heard it's a common mistake. Did you remove the protective plastic on the actual lenses? Checking both sides of the lense?
I saw someone complaining that they couldn't get it focused and then notice the plastic. Doh!
Can you post the dimensions of the box? and approx weight for shipping? :D Thanks.
what is the usb connection for? if "there's nothing really digital about it"
Can you watch your personal videos on this device?
i can't wait to get mine!
can you use this with xbmc for android to watch movies and series and stuff?
Can we watch anything??
Like music videos and program ??
Zedomax, thanks for this video. Looking forward to more videos once you get it figured out how record the visuals.
Peace!
Can you use the note edge on it or only note 4?
is there any sound to the videos and sound to the virtual reality .if so where does the sound come from ? does the headset have speakers
No, the Gear VR has a audio slot that you can plug your headsets into. There are other videos on youtube with people using it with the earphones. i guess this guy didn't use one as he was reviewing it live
I went to a Samsung experience store in a Boston mall, I was pretty skeptical about trying this product at first but my goodness it really cool, I dont know if I would buy one but it was pretty cool regardless.
Did you broke the glass man?
if u buy used does it give u software if last guy used it
Nice. Please upload video how to install official android lollipop on galaxy s5. Thanks
Deffo should be an app that utilises the camera for Augmented stuff as well.. Much rule. Such crazy. :))
Omfg I soo want to try it, I don't know when the Samsung store in Jamaica getting it tho :(
Question, can I use the Netflix app to see movie in 3D ?
Hahaha 9:44 your reactions are AWSEOME - LOLed so hard ;) Welcome to VR !!!
To answer your question - you can do a recording of the footage from the GearVR. Look on GooglePLAY for Recordable :]
Hy zedo bro what you do with all the stuffs. Iam very poor plzz gimme the gadgets those vdo you hav made
Where can you buy it in the uk?
But what's the name of the app for the device?
is it only for galaxy note 4 i mean can i use it on s5
I didn't know this existed until my Galaxy Note 4 automatically started downloading the Oculus app a couple of weeks ago. This looks awesome! Do those cardboard dodocases fit for the Galaxy Note 4 as well? That's more of my price range unfortunately.
yes the cardboard fits about any phone and I saw some on ebay and amazon for 3 dollars
hey Max can you sync 2 or more devices ? in other words, can i stream what i see, to someone else ?
Hello
What is your galaxy note 4?
N910(?)
Does the phone has to be rooted to use the Gear VR?
Hi zedomax can you watch ur own download movie in Vr and 3d movie download stuff!!
I feel like 200$ is too much for this seeing you also need a 800$+ phone
You know?200$ beats headset worth just 14$ pieces of hardwares.VR is much cooler than listning to music.I think 200$ isn't too much and if you don't have note 4,buy oculus rift 2 for 350$
Its not just a "phone" ffs
Is there any note 4 case that can fit in the Gear VR without the need to remove it?
Thanks
Ballie Bunny no
you can use the Samsung note edge ?
If you don't mind, was the price worth it? And what about that sd card adapter?
If you already have the note 4 then $200 is worth it. The adapter that comes with it is standard
kramt Thank you! I will most defiantly eventually hopefully get me one myself then!!
Hi iam from iraq
I want to know if it work with any galaxy
Or galaxy s5
Plase i waiting you
Were can I buy one at
So no go for s3?
Problay not But can a Glaxay s3 Fit in it?
Can use at galaxy E7 ?
Where is the bluetooth controller they promised to ship with it?????
have you tried it with oneplus
will it work
where can i buy these?
where you buy it?
ddi you crack the face-plate?
Can i use it for galaxy s5
Still waiting for them to find a way to get Netflix on VR compatibility.... Need "big screen" experience in Netflix movies!!
Bit disappointed with mine , wasn't expecting it to be so pixely, you don't see it on the vids on RUclips but it's dire quality. Most of the videos you really can't see much as the detail is so poor. Some things are impressive but we need 4k phone screens imo to make it worth it.
Most the videos I seen say get etc , I would try it first. The vr cinemas are brilliant but why would you want to watch a film that looks so pixely. It reminds me of the Optimus 3d in terms of screen quality.
Will this work for the note 3 or is it just exclusive to the note 4?
Only note 4
Matthew Chaudhry ok thanks
you cracked it
does it work for note 3
can you use PC games for this?
Try using it with an extended battery
anyone know where they sell them at?
What is Touch Wiz?
Sorry but i have some problems with my samsung gear vr, what is the version of your android in your note 4 because i have 4.4 android ios kita kat and sansung gear vr is not compatible! I need your help!!! Please answer me!!!
I have 4.4.4 and it works fine for me.
Really???ihave a message and says this software is not conpatible with vr please wait a new version!!! Why!!!
Weird not sure why. Maybe contact Samsung. Or look on their forums.
Thank you but i live in bolivia and is complicate contact to samsung in my country thank you for help me
I will try to find an answer for you after work today....hang tight
This video had to be one of the most in-depth review for Galaxy VR. Looks so cool! I do have note 4 and wondering is it going to worth own Galaxy VR? However change my phone a year later then Galaxy VR could be useless?
Anyway, it's the first step toward to future gaming...and virtual reality possibilities
I would love to try Galaxy VR...would be so cool
Can this be adapted to work with the Note 3?
I, too, would like to know this.
Nope .Note 4 only
are you doing this review in a storage container?
I wanna buy this but how ??
hey would u consider sellingnit?
you make me really want to get that s4 phone just to get this oculus vr.
Note 4 dumbass
JackNL499 yeah, i got the s4 and it works perfectly with the oculus vr.
Gurjot Bajwa Please keep it civilized. h8tingit go ahead and buy the S4. It will work great with VR!
Tabish Syed yeah, i'm playing it right now as i type. the hell with the rift, this is lifelike! this is real! i...i....i can touch the waterfall!
will this work with the Exynos variant i have?
i dont think it matters what version of the note 4 you have.
***** Hey man, Thanks for the awesome vid, I just bought it and I am waiting like crazy for it to get here. I have to ask though for the VR games would I need The Samsung gaming pad to play the games on it or will it work with any Bluetooth controller? :)
why do you keep looking 2 ur right?
Caz a girl holding tits
+GOLDEN APPLE PRODUCTIONS cuz of screen which he is recording...to see if recording is working fine or not!
that reaction LOL
OK, now I want one. Just ordered one on Samsung.com. Samsung needs to give you a commission because you sold me on this product....
You got me so fucking pumped to go buy this. I'm leaving right now!!
Does Galaxy Gear VR supports for galaxy E5/E7/Jelly
bean version of mobiles ??????
Please let me know, anyone
thank you
damn I want one..
but I guess I will stick with my htc one m8 for now..
maybe in 2015 or make one compatible with htc m8
wait for Note 5.
Excellent lol want one!
I think i saw a oneplus one nice!
When I think of the near future usage of this devices, I think of a kind of psychiatric pillowed rooms, only bigger, where these kind of devices will be used. Just like patients who have hallucinations (so a kind of VR) and it's important they don't hurt themselves or anybody else for that matter.