Samsung Expands its Unrivaled Mobile Virtual Reality Experience with Gear VR Innovator Edition


Posted April 21, 2015 by Kiran07

Samsung and Oculus refine Gear VR to provide a better, enhanced overall user experience while delivering a fully immersive content

 
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. continues its leadership in wearable technology and mobile virtual reality with its latest Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition, fully optimised and compatible with Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, its next generation smartphone. The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition powered by Oculus gives more users the opportunity to enjoy Samsung’s unrivaled, fully immersive and cinematic virtual reality experience, with improved viewing as well as a more comfortable design.
• Extraordinary Entertainment: Optimised for both the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, and its 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display, the Gear VR Innovator Edition lets users engage with high resolution movies, TV shows, VOD services and photos like never before. With reduced pixilation and a wide field-of-view, users receive a better virtual reality experience with longer lasting usage time.
• Improved Comfort: The 15% reduction in size makes Samsung Gear VR a more comfortable to wear. Ergonomically redesigned straps give better weight balance, while mechanical ventilation supports an extended VR experience.
• High Quality Performance: Greater computing power and improved graphics quality enable users to explore the best virtual reality adventures.
• USB Compatibility: The Gear VR can now be powered with its USB port for extended usage time.
• Robust Ecosystem: Gear VR content is available for download via the Oculus Store. Users have an extensive selection of optimised, localized virtual reality content from top-tier creators including thrilling VR games and 360 degree including a new performance from Cirque du Soleil, Kurios.
For more product information, please visit www.samsungmobilepress.com.
Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition Product Specifications
Designed for innovative consumers, specifically VR enthusiasts, developers, mobile experts and professionals, and early technology adopters.
• Dimension 196.0 x 107.9 x 82.9 mm
• Sensor Accelerator, Gyrometer, Proximity (Mount/Unmount Detection)
• FOV (*Field of View) 96 degree
• IPD Coverage 54 ~ 70 mm (Fixed Lenses)
• Accessory Replaceable Face Form, Carrying Pouch, Lens Cleaning Cloth
• Colour Frost White
• Connectivity microUSB connection to the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge
* All functionality, features, specifications, and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.


About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. We are also leading in the Internet of Things space through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. We employ 307,000 people across 84 countries with annual sales of US $196 billion. To discover more, please visit our official website at http://www.samsung.com/inand our official blog at global.samsungtomorrow.com

About Oculus VR, Inc.
Oculus VR, a Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) company, is revolutionizing the way people experience video games and other digital content. The company’s first product, the highly anticipated Oculus Rift, is a virtual reality headset that allows players to step inside the game. It provides an immersive, stereoscopic 3D experience with an ultra-wide field of view and super low latency head tracking. For more information, visit: www.oculusvr.com
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Issued By Kiran Gupta
Country India
Categories Technology
Last Updated April 21, 2015