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Revision as of 11:14, 13 October 2015

Samsung Gear VR
Samsunggearvr 1.jpg
Category VR device (smartphone holder)
Developer Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Announced September 2014
Released Developers:
Consumers: November 2015[1]
Price 200 USD (2015)
Operating system Android
Display
Resolution pixels
Weight g
Controls smartphone, touchpad, inertial
Not standalone[2]
http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/gearvr/index.html


Main characteristics

Purpose

Company & People

Important Dates

Ethical Issues

Health Risks

Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment

Public & Media Impact and Presentation

Public Policy

Related Technologies, Project or Scientific Research

References

  1. http://www.cnet.com/news/hulu-virtual-reality-app-is-ready-for-its-close-up-in-november/
  2. Shows if the device is a standalone wearable computer or if it needs to be connected to a processing unit (computer, smartphone) to function.