Samsung Galaxy S8 to focus on VR with UHD screen, fast chipset

26 July, 2016
How will the Galaxy S8 + Gear VR coexist with the dedicated Odyssey headset?

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  • 26 Jul 2016

I own note5+gear vr and it's the best vr experience you can ever have even my 3.5 year old daughter loves it.the apps are good and the quality is fine but i don't think a uhd display makes a big difference instead i love to see more and more apps.

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    • Jovan
    • XMF
    • 26 Jul 2016

    AnonD-1825, 26 Jul 2016"Samsung Gear VR Consumer Edition review: Verdict And th... moreO, here's some more:

    "If you’re interested in VR today and are looking for a new smartphone, then Gear VR is sufficient reason to turn your head Samsung’s way." expertreviews.co.uk

    And the fact that on Amazon (where everyone pays for it and not get it for free with the S7), from 1698 reviews it got an almost full five stars average must tell you, or any ignorant Apple maniacs out there just how good it really is. The Gear VR is definitely NOT some toy accessory like the Apple Pencil, although they cost roughly the same.

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      • JF5
      • 26 Jul 2016

      I wonder how soon it comes to my local mobile shop & how much it cost?

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        • Jovan
        • XMF
        • 26 Jul 2016

        AnonD-506239, 26 Jul 2016Haven't seen any reviews on it, but I don't see how their V... moreSo you haven't even read a single review on it and you think VR on a phone is a gimmick. Hmm.. lol Like I said, just go back playing with your iToy.

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          • Jovan
          • XMF
          • 26 Jul 2016

          AnonD-1825, 26 Jul 2016and yet first review which i read about Gear VR said this..... moreOf all the wonderful GearVR reviews your first must come from a website called alphr.com. Yet it still didn't mention the word 'gimmick' there did it? It certainly did not. And, how about these for a change:

          "The bottom line The Gear VR is the best virtual-reality gadget you can buy right now, and a great way to jump into the world of VR gaming and entertainment -- just make sure you own a compatible Samsung phone first." Cnet.com

          "The Gear VR provides an often-magical virtual reality experience; we recommend any owner of a 2015 Samsung flagship who's even mildly curious about VR to pay $99 for it. The Oculus Rift will crank the graphical prowess and sense of presence up a few notches, but the Gear VR is following closer behind than you may expect. ... It's mobile VR, but infinitely more mesmerizing than mobile games you'd play on your phone without a headset." Gizmag.com

            Jovan, 26 Jul 2016It pisses me off seeing these people saying that VR is just... morevr is really old, but when i first came out, we werent ready for it. and, with vr i get a 2k 70" tv without even owning a tv. just wish they would cut the prices tho, bc i agree on vr is the future and worth more than the 3d we never had.

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              • AnonD-551967
              • s07
              • 26 Jul 2016

              Anonymous, 26 Jul 2016Lol. Last year Sony came up with the Z5 Premium, and Samsu... moreyou wanna know why because the 4 k display is actualy usefull this time since its purpose is for vr and the gpu is up to the task the gpu on the z5 cant handle vr games or the 4 k display

                AnonD-507364, 26 Jul 2016Bullshit! Samsung yet again build a UHD display and calls... morebullshit? what do you want then? same design, same phone internals, just 2 cameras on the phone back, and 1000$ price?

                  Sammy, 26 Jul 2016I rather prefer a 8k display with 120fps that would be perf... morelmao, 120 fps? why u need so much if screen refresh rate is 60 hz? lol. You will see this increasing only in 2020 year or so.

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                    • XPZ
                    • 26 Jul 2016

                    So exciting seeing what new tech is coming up every year..

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                      • Rxc
                      • 26 Jul 2016

                      Project D
                      Project Dream..
                      Initial D???

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                        • AnonD-506239
                        • IyQ
                        • 26 Jul 2016

                        Jovan, 26 Jul 2016That's not what every single reviewer has said about the Ge... moreHaven't seen any reviews on it, but I don't see how their VR headset would do anything to improve the way it looks... It might be more comfortable, but the goggles are made up of lenses, not much to improve on. The improvement has to be on the side of the phone, if developers even stick with that idea.

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                          • AnonD-1825
                          • p77
                          • 26 Jul 2016

                          Jovan, 26 Jul 2016That's not what every single reviewer has said about the Ge... more"Samsung Gear VR Consumer Edition review: Verdict

                          And that, in essence, is the Samsung Gear VR’s biggest problem. It’s the software. Although the list of titles is steadily burgeoning, there’s still nothing here that makes me stop and gape. Nothing that’s so compelling I absolutely must have it.

                          Many of the apps and games, in fact, still feel like proof-of-concept stuff, and once the initial wonder of VR wears off, you may well be left wondering what all the fuss was about."

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                            • 26 Jul 2016

                            Jovan, 26 Jul 2016That's not what every single reviewer has said about the Ge... moreand yet first review which i read about Gear VR said this..

                            "But the problems with comfort and overheating, the Samsung handset lock-in and the continuing lack of top-quality software mean it isnt something I can wholeheartedly recommend right now. Theres huge potential here, that much is abundantly clear, but thats all it is right now - potential."

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                              • IyQ
                              • 26 Jul 2016

                              Anonymous, 26 Jul 2016Awe. It's so cute when you all pretend you know what you ar... moreThat's obviously not how you use awe, lol. That's cute.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • 6XU
                                • 26 Jul 2016

                                Anonymous, 26 Jul 2016Nice try. Now try that without the Sony fanboy basisHe said everything right. Shut up.

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                                  • XMF
                                  • 26 Jul 2016

                                  Anonymous, 26 Jul 2016This isn't real VR, we're not at that level yet. It's just ... moreYou must be living under a rock in the last year or so or just an iTroll who still think Apple innovate.

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                                    • Jovan
                                    • XMF
                                    • 26 Jul 2016

                                    AnonD-506239, 26 Jul 2016VR on your phone is a gimmick. It's a waste to put in a 4K ... moreThat's not what every single reviewer has said about the Gear VR. You must have mistaken it with the cardboard thingy. You know what they say about the Gear VR? That it's a nobrainer to buy. That it's amazing! Literally no one of the reviewers have said that it's a gimmick. So improving it with 4K display and capable chips is the only logical thing to do to take it to another level. I don't expect you to understand. Just go back playing with your iToy.

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                                      • Anonymous
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                                      • 26 Jul 2016

                                      Jovan, 26 Jul 2016It pisses me off seeing these people saying that VR is just... moreThis isn't real VR, we're not at that level yet. It's just a gimmick right now.

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                                        • Jovan
                                        • XMF
                                        • 26 Jul 2016

                                        AnonD-507364, 26 Jul 2016Bullshit! Samsung yet again build a UHD display and calls... moreYour comment is bullshit!
                                        The innovation here is NOT the UHD display you ignorant troll! It's the integration of the ultra sharp display and the best mobile VR there is! And the heart rate monitor could be very useful especially for people who workout. Also the IRIS scanner IS a lot more secure than a fingerprint scanner.