![]() A quick press of the Home button returns you to the main screen, while a longer press recenters both the controller and the headset orientation.Ī pair of volume buttons sit along the right of the peripheral, toward the top right, and there's a USB Type-C port at the bottom to recharge. The large, circular depression at the top of the controller is a quick and responsive touchpad, with the Apps and Home buttons directly below it. The plastic gray peripheral is still rounded along the top, bottom and sides to stay comfortable in your hand. ControllerĪlthough the headset has gotten a makeover, nothing has changed about the View's bundled controller. I'd be interested in seeing how the Razer Phone's Dolby 3D Audio sound would hold up, but unfortunately, it isn't Daydream-compatible. In lieu of relying on your smartphone's speakers (especially those with front-mounted components), the Daydream View requires you to pull out a pair of cans or buds in order to hear the action. AudioĪlas, my dreams of an integrated sound system with the Daydream View continue to evade me. The biggest change on the Daydream isn't immediately noticeable, but it makes a world of difference. ![]() Yes, you'll still have some blurring around the outer edges, but that sharpens up pretty quickly once you look in that direction. A wider FOV means sharper detail, which comes in especially handy for reading text. The seemingly small change affects how immersive the scene in front of you appears. That puts the View on a par with the latest model of the Samsung Gear VR, which boasts a 101-degree FOV. ![]() Google has expanded the field of view (FOV) from 90 degrees to 100 degrees. As far as the extra weight, the top-mounted strap distributes the weight evenly, so it never feels front-heavy. And while the original View is comfortable, it's not as padded and soft as the new one. The upper portion of my face was enveloped in a soft, squishy hug. I wore the headset for 2 hours and 15 minutes with no problems. Outside of the lenses and interior framework, the entirety of the View's insides are made of that plush foam wrapped in soft, breathable fabric, which should help wick off the moisture for those of us who break into a sweat at the faintest hint of heat. The headset's interior is lined with a thicker layer of foam than any headset I've used thus far, including premium devices like the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive. Although the new Daydream View is slightly heavier than its predecessor, it still manages to be more comfortable.
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