Samsung’s newest Gear VR headset is now available for purchase in the U.S

November 21, 2015

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Samsung Gear VR (8)

Samsung's newly announced Gear VR headset is now available to purchase in the United States for $99 with free shipping.

The new Gear VR was created in collaboration with Oculus and is the first virtual reality headset from the company that can be purchased by anyone. The headset uses your Samsung smartphone to create the immersive experience using your phone's microUSB port as the connection. Once connected you'll be able to watch sporting events, games and view content in 360 degrees. Currently, the headset is compatible with the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note 5. However, for some models it will require a carrier update. The product is listed to ship in 7-10 business days. Anyone buying one?

Source: Samsung

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Doug was raised in New York and currently attends Muhlenberg College where he is majoring in Accounting. He has been a die-hard Google and Android enthusiast ever since he purchased the Samsung Galaxy Vibrant. Doug strongly prefers Android over competitors for its customization, flat Material Design and exceptional integration with Google Services. Currently, Doug switches between the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Nexus 5X, and travels with a Nexus 9. In addition, Doug wears an Android Wear smartwatch and has other gadgets such as a Nexus Player and Cardboard viewer. Aside from writing with Talk Android, Doug enjoys testing new applications, designing concepts and studying Android application development all while attempting to keep up with the rapid world of technology. He’s hopeful that his high productivity will make lives easier and more meaningful. Doug’s dream is to attend Google I/O.

5 comments

Antonio Perez says:

November 21, 2015 at 7:43 PM

Already bought it! Already have it!

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1. Justin_Herrick says:
  
  November 22, 2015 at 12:48 PM
  
  And are you enjoying it?
  
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  1. Antonio Perez says:
    
    November 23, 2015 at 12:53 AM
    
    Totally love it. Not playing games with it… Yet. But it is amazing technology!
    
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    1. Justin_Herrick says:
      
      November 23, 2015 at 12:34 PM
      
      I used it at the Galaxy Note 4 launch back in September 2014 and thought it was really cool. Samsung’s displays are a perfect match for virtual reality.
      
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      1. Antonio Perez says:
        
        November 23, 2015 at 2:13 PM
        
        One thing I have noticed is it does fog up at the beginning and supposedly it has a built in fan to prevent this from happening. Also, it has heated up too while using it, and I didn’t believe I was doing anything intense. Maybe it was the downloading or streaming. My 72 year old mother also thinks it’s amazing!
        
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