Expectations around our Sydney office weren’t very high when we took possession of Samsung’s Gear VR headset. Even though we had a keen interest to see what Samsung's teaming with Oculus has come up with for this consumer offering of virtual reality, the consensus was that it would be perhaps be lame and not worth the effort. By the end of the second day, however, even the most cynical of our staff members were enthralled by some of the things they saw. They actually lined up to use the thing.
Great for wow-ing your friends and colleagues; 360-degree videos and photos feel immersive; Easy operation;
Heavy to wear; Limited to about 10min of use before becoming uncomfortable; Can drain the smartphone's battery quickly;