Google Cardboard?

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Anyone here tried out Google Cardboard before? Know where to get a set in the Hatfield area?
Can't seem to find one locally, pretty intrigued though.
 
I love it, pretty ingenious concept that the team at Google came up with. I imported mine a while back though.
 
There was a thread or two about it.A lot of us bought locally, but quality varies. It's fun for a few days, then we all got bored.

You could buy a basic set for less than R150 . Well worth a sqizz I feel if you have a little cash lying around
 
I brought mine for R30...that was in China....you just need to download the layouts on the web, get two magnets and two lenses to make it yourself
 
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Icemanbrfc said:
So is this basically the same thing but named something else? Does it work the same?

Also what is the difference between the different size lenses? Do you get a better experience with the bigger lenses?
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A lot of companies have different names for them, they use the same template from Google.
https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-lens-dimensions-for-Google-Cardboard

"The lens is the key in a cardboard. While V1 used a 25mm diameter lens, with V2 its 34/37mm diameter lens with 45mm focal length.

Versions of Cardboard for larger phones with 34/37mm lenses most often use 50mm FL instead of 45mm FL, because otherwise it wouldn't be possible to see the whole screen.

While I havnt noticed a significant increase in the FOV with the 34/37mm lens I do feel its easier on the eyes than 25mm when used with a large screen. If the screen is too small, using large diameter lens wont help." from the link

You also need to make sure that it is the right size for your phone
 
You really want the Gear VR for this. Cardboard is hardly more than a tech demo. There are some interesting applications but basically nothing that can hold your attention very long. Gear VR has Netflix, Oculus Cinema, some decent games, and the ability to run SideloadVR and Stream Theater.
 
cerebus said:
You really want the Gear VR for this. Cardboard is hardly more than a tech demo. There are some interesting applications but basically nothing that can hold your attention very long. Gear VR has Netflix, Oculus Cinema, some decent games, and the ability to run SideloadVR and Stream Theater.
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does the Gear VR work on all devices?
 
Aqua_lung said:
I love it, pretty ingenious concept that the team at Google came up with. I imported mine a while back though.
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We don't have the Google Cardboard but just got in the Geeko VR at a really great price , when they first came out in the beginning of this year we were selling them @R899.00excl vat and sold over 1000 units we just got in a new shipment but with a mini Bluetooth Joy pad and selling them at a really great price

Click on the link below to view
http://www.esquire.co.za/specials/2016_06_09Main.html
 
Esquire said:
We don't have the Google Cardboard but just got in the Geeko VR at a really great price , when they first came out in the beginning of this year we were selling them @R899.00excl vat and sold over 1000 units we just got in a new shipment but with a mini Bluetooth Joy pad and selling them at a really great price

Click on the link below to view
http://www.esquire.co.za/specials/2016_06_09Main.html
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Yeh wow that sounds great. R299. But what if im not a reseller or company? What is the cost of shipping to Cape Town, and how long would it take to get here? Can anybody purchase? sorry i have never purchased from Esquire. Is this for businesses rather than individuals?

urgh never mind
 
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