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November 2016
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The editors liked
More comfortable than most VR headsets
Daydream Controller is excellent
High quality VR experiences
Washable face pad
Storage slot for controller within headset
YouTube VR curates 360 videos into one place
Ultra comfortable
Great looks
Portable design
Light weight
Built-in controller storage
Excellent lenses
Completely configuration-free
Console-like experience
Daydream VR quality control standards
Dedicated Daydream Play Store section
Great contr
Lightweight
Great design + Build quality
Portable
Easy to use controller
Daydream View remote is excellent
Simple
Easy to use
More comfortable than other mobile VR headsets
Included remote control is easy to use
Affordable
Attractive design
Comfortable
Motion controls on mobile
Low power consumption
Easy setup
Inexpensive
Motion controller works great
Mostly comfortable
Washable face cushion
Interesting choice of build materials
Solid value
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
Stylish design
Extremely affordable
Controller accurate and intuitive
Materials make device look and feel premium
Controller feels light but legit
Controls feel natural
Works with Google's new Daydream VR software
Big name brands onboard for future software
Comfortable to wear and adjust on the fly
Smooth
Detailed 3D environments look great
Wireless controller adds enormously to the immersive VR experience
Autoscreencentering makes setup easy
Comfortable to wear (and easy to clean)
Early app selection is promising
Clever
Ergonomic hardware design
Versatile
Convenient controller
Lots of potential for Android integration
Aggressively priced
Extremely comfortable design
Growing content library with original content
Accurate
Intuitive controllers
Highly immersive
Easy to setup
Motion controller makes VR immersive
High-quality VR experiences
The editors didn't like
Basically no apps at launch
Light bleed affects immersion
Smaller field of view than Gear VR
Not much to experience in Daydream (yet)
Pixel XL sticks out of the headset
Controller constantly needs recalibrating
Semi-limited range of movement
Only 2 phones supported as of launch
Small library of content at launch
Final Thoughts
Folks that already own a Nexus 6p or are already planning on purchasing a Pixel or Pixel XL need look no further for the VR experienc
Only a handful of apps
Google cardboard apps wont work (Might be fixed later)
Headset can get warm and uncomfortable after about 10 minutes of use
360 video content ranges in video quality
Light leak a MAJOR problem
Limited field of view
Headset slips too easily when worn
Very little hardware and software support so far
Prone to gapping and light leak
Requires frequent recalibration/orientation
Only works with Pixel and Pixel XL at launch
FOV could be wider
Only works with Pixel phones at launch
Tiny initial software library
Only compatible with the Google Pixel (for now)
Pentile display makes reading text extremely difficult
Major performance issues with extended use (overheating)
Not compatible with Google Cardboard apps
Could be a bit more formfitting
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
Abstract: Google's Daydream View serves as the gateway into Google's mobile VR platform, Daydream. The viewer itself, though, is what has received the lion's share of attention thus far, likely owing to our fascination with its genuinely charming design and unique...
Daydream View shares some DNA with Google Cardboard, but the headset is more comfortable to wear, sturdier than most Cardboard models, and designed for extended viewing sessions.The Daydream Controller provides a whole new level of interactivity, making i...
Published: 2016-11-10, Author: Jordan , review by: venturebeat.com
Abstract: Five weeks ago, Google unveiled Daydream View , a VR headset for its mobile virtual reality platform. The headset goes on sale today , and we had the opportunity to play with it for a few days so that we could share our thoughts.At $79, the Daydream View...
Published: 2016-11-10, Author: Tim , review by: techspot.com
Abstract: Virtual reality powered by smartphones is an awesome concept. While tethered VR systems like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift require expensive headsets and even more expensive gaming PCs, mobile VR requires just a cheap addition to something most people alre...
Motion controller works great, Lightweight, Mostly comfortable, Washable face cushion, Interesting choice of build materials, Solid value
Only compatible with the Google Pixel (for now), Pentile display makes reading text extremely difficult, Major performance issues with extended use (overheating), Not compatible with Google Cardboard apps, Could be a bit more formfitting
Google is hoping to hit a sweet spot with consumers by offering a VR experience that's both competent and affordable. The Daydream View is both of these things and, slight performance issues aside, anyone even thinking about investing in VR down the line...
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...
Comfortable, stylish design, Extremely affordable, Controller accurate and intuitive
Not as visually sharp as competition, Lacks integrated audio
Google is on the cusp of VR greatness with the Daydream View. Made from comfortable, breathable athleisure, the VR headset is more stylish than any head-mounted display has a right to be. The included controller is intuitive and offers agile, rather accur...
