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November 2016
(78%)
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The editors liked
Tons of Potential
Lightweight Design
Comfortable
Cost Effective
Remote is Great
Soft
Comfy design
Affordable
Portable and easy to set up. The bundled motion controller is convenient and easy to use. Exclusive YouTube
Google Street View and Google Photos feel like potential killer apps
Better straps
Wider view
Comfortable and compact
Google's wealth of content
Fantastic remote
Easy setup
Intuitive
Good 'experiences'
Clever controller opens up more VR possibilities
Should eventually support loads of phones
The price is right
Cool design
Brilliant controller
Very comfortable
Sleek design
Impressive VR experiences
No wires
Comfortable for longer than you'll probably want to wear it in one go
Responsive and has an easytouse controller
More comfortable
Wider field of view
Less chance of overheating
Affordable and easy-to-use access point into VR (if you have the right phone)
Comfortable fit beyond any competitor
Decent array of titles (affordable if not free)
Noticeable upgrades over original (top strap
Fresnel lenses
And larger field of view)
Daydream content is high-quality
Remote has a long battery life and is ergonomic
Daydream View is comfortable to wear
Easy to use
Bundled controller
Great design and good price
Almost no light leak
Comfortable design
Snug fit
Simple software and set up
Improved Daydream catalog
The editors didn't like
No Sense of Depth
Lack of Engaging Content
Needs HD Visuals To Be Truly Engaging
Limited Handset Support
Not particularly secure on your face
Right now there's a severe lack of 'must-have' apps
It only works with Google Pixel and Moto Z for now (more on the way). The headset is front-heavy and frequently needs adjusting. There's limited app selection at launch and you can't walk around or grab things in VR
Google Daydream could be the next big hit in the virtual reality simply because it's accessible. That's its big advantage over its main competition.Right away, you'll love its price. It's $79 (£69). That may be the new magical price to get more people to...
Google Daydream could be the next big hit in the virtual reality simply because it's accessible. That's its big advantage over its main competition.Right away, you'll love its price. It's $79 (£69). That may be the new magical price to get more people to...
Tons of Potential, Lightweight Design, Comfortable, Cost Effective, Remote is Great
No Sense of Depth, Lack of Engaging Content, Needs HD Visuals To Be Truly Engaging, Limited Handset Support
Google's first foray into the VR space is decent, a mixed bag, sure, but a very solid effort that shows huge potential for growth and innovation in the future. As it stands, the content and quality of imagery just isn't there at present but the arrival of...
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Published: 2016-12-01, Author: by , review by: geeksquad.co.uk
Abstract: Alongside the rise of high-end PC-based virtual reality headsets, we've seen a number of smartphone-based VR technologies offering a taste of the future at a fraction of the price. The Daydream View headset is Google's attempt – but is it a dream come tru...
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Published: 2016-11-11, Author: Matt , review by: Theinquirer.net
Steep hardware requirements, hard to keep dustfree, needs more apps, a drain on battery
Daydream is nothing short of a revelation. Assuming your phone can cope, it makes powerful VR experiences accessible to the masses...
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Published: 2016-11-10, Author: Dan , review by: T3.com
Comfortable, Intuitive, Good 'experiences'
Dust on lens, Not as capable as 'proper' VR, Questions about durability
So what did we make of Daydream View? Well, it's certainly a very comfortable experience and it worked fine with our glasses and we can see it definitely appeal. It has it's flaws, the biggest being the amount of dust that can settle on the lens, a...
You'll need a Daydream VR compatible phone but the Daydream View VR headset is certainly an accomplished device. Its attractive style is complimented by a comfortable fit, although an over the top strap might be an oversight for more energetic tasks. The...
Affordable, portable and easy to set up. The bundled motion controller is convenient and easy to use. Exclusive YouTube, Google Street View and Google Photos feel like potential killer apps
It only works with Google Pixel and Moto Z for now (more on the way). The headset is front-heavy and frequently needs adjusting. There's limited app selection at launch and you can't walk around or grab things in VR
The Daydream View is the simplest, most affordable way to turn a phone into an immersive VR headset...
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Published: 2016-11-10, Author: Matt , review by: v3.co.uk
