Samsung Gear VR: First Phone Powered Virtual Reality Headset
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Samsung's getting in on the virtual reality action, announcing Gear VR at IFA 2014 today in Berlin, Germany. Gear VR is a virtual reality headset with a removable front cover where Samsung's newly announced Note 4 slips in, acting as the screen. Paired with adjustable lenses built into the headset and a comfy strap, Gear VR turns Samsung's next Note into a virtual reality machine.
Gear VR isn't very large (198 x 116 x 90mm), nor is it very heavy (exact specs aren't available), and I wasn't ever uncomfortable wearing it. The padding around the eyes can be replaced easily, which Namkung calls a necessity for longtime users.
In addition to turning the Note image into an immersive 3D display, the Gear VR adds a side trackpad designed for navigating menus and playing games, a back button, and a volume key. The rear camera can also be turned on to give you an image of the real world around you. Oculus has contributed technical knowledge, likely including software tweaks to reduce latency and help choosing lenses. And Samsung has lined up a handful of games and other media experiences to go with it, including a tour of Tony Stark's lab from Avengers: Age of Ultron, a 360-degree Cirque du Soleil performance, HD music videos from Vevo, and the Pacific Rim Jaeger Pilot demo we saw at Comic Con.
but because the Note 4 has 2-3 times the pixel density of the 1080p Note 3, the imagery will be sharper and basically flawless 
