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nokia n95: my review

hey mates
been a while since i last posted here. after my xda2, i've been using a mio a701. i was then given budget for a new office phone so what the heck i tried out the n95. here's a review after a month's worth of use:
1) battery - if you're a heavy user of bluetooth, wifi, internet, etc...then chances are you're going to charge this almost every night. the bat was okay and i think it could hold it's own for around 2-3 days. i did try out the media player and after like 2 hours of use the battery went down to almost half (from a full charge). i just ordered 2 extra batteries from ebay...good thing their cheap at 2.00usd each.
2) camera - one of the reasons i got this unit. excellent quality given that it's using carl-z optics. the 5 megapixel is quite good and the flash does work wonders. thing is, the camera can also drain the battery if used continuously. yup, the battery is the number one gripe for the n95. however, i was able to buy this little accessory while in hong kong:
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yup, it's a zoom lense. the package comes with a crystal case and from there you attach the lense holder at the back. you have to be careful before you stick it in. the surface comes with a special adhesive. you have to be careful you put the holder in the right position else you risk having an off-centered lense. once attached, the zoom lense slides into the grooves and there you go. i tested it myself and i must say i was impressed with the telescopic feature. you can then remove the zoom lense and keep it in the padded pouch. i was also able to buy a tripod which clamps the phone in place. regular camera tripods allow you to screw the cam on the holder. for the nokia, the tripod has a padded clamp which holds the unit in place.
3) speed - around 9 years ago i was using a nokia 8850 before i switched to ppc units. i'm still getting used to the fact that i have to use the keypad...and no more stylus for me to pull out. other than that the speed of the unit is quite good. applications start out fast. i tried opening several applications at once and it was able to cope without slowing down.
4) media player - i loaded my mp3s on the micro-sd...paired the unit with my r-35 itech headset and there you go...the a2dp works great. i also shut off the bt app and tried out the stereo speakers. although we're not talking b&o quality here the sound is quite good. i think the speakers have been set so as to prevent the speakers from blowing out. in other words, i cranked up the volume to the max and it showed no signs of distortion. it was loud enough to be heard but of course i would expect that the sound would be drowned out when you're in public (like in a bus or a crowd).
5) sliders - the dual slide system...in my opinion...is not as handy. sure it's an added feature..but when you slide it to the right the screen goes on landscape and simply opens up to the animated menu. this is the same menu which pops out when you press the right bigger button while in portrait mode. from there, you have press the central select button to activate the media player.
6) tv-out - the unit can be plugged into the tv and use the screen to display whatever you want. in this case i also loaded a 3gp file of the movie "happy feet"...and to be honest i was quite impressed. it was like having a mini-dvd player. you can also use the tv to display photos or whatever
7) gps - one of the reasons why i bought this unit....but i wasn't as impressed. if you're a hard core navigation user, then better stick to using ppc gps applications. here in thailand i've been using gps to get around as i'm not a native of this country. i've been using powermap v7 for my mio and i was always happy with it. for the n95, the application is called "maps". you then have to install "maploader" into your pc to enable you to download all the maps you need. the pro for this is the maps are free. the con is that you have to pay for navigation services. although the maps application can provide navigation, it will not give you voice directions. you have to pay for this feature...and it comes in plans. it's not a 1-time payment deal...when you pay it can be for 1 year, 2 years, etc.
paying involves connecting to the internet via your gprs /wifi or whatever method you use. although i'm honest in saying that i'm fortunate the company pays for my phone bill, if you're a regualr plan user this can be a burden.
another thing about the gps is that the antenna is on the bottom of the phone. you would have to tilt the unit around 45 degrees in order to get a signal. i would recommend that you switch to landsape mode so as to allow the antenna direct access to the sky.
getting a signal is okay if the sky is clear. while inside the car, i saw some delays and difficulties in getting a satelite signal. i bought an extra gps-receiver and that boosted the connection speed. although there are symbian gps applications like route66 or tomtom, unfortunately the maps are still limited.
don't get me wrong, i like the n95. however, i'm also keeping my mio as i use it for gps applications. overall it's a good phone and i see myself keeping this for quite some time. i was thinking of getting the ameo...but the size factor is what's keeping me from doing so.
cheers

Sony live view BT watch/remote for android phones

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http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/compatiblephones/liveview?cc=global&lc=en#view=overview
General
Dimension 11.0 x 35.0 x 35.0
Weight 15.0 gr
Black
Power
Charging connector Micro USB connector
Bluetooth™ General
Operating Range (m) 10 m
UI/Wearing
Graphical display 1.3"" color OLED
display
Keys Two hardkeys and four softkeys
Other Calendar reminders
Find your phone
Display time and date
USB High Speed 2.0 support
Wearing Clip or Wristband
Music player control Play, pause, next, previous track and volume adjustment. Track title display.
Communications
Messaging Display incoming SMS
Display RSS feeds
Social Networking Services Display Facebook™ updates
Display Twitter™ updates
Calls Show phone number for incoming calls
Mute ringer for incoming phone calls
Sales kit
Kit contents LiveView™
Clip
Wristband
Micro USB charger
User Guide
Compatibility
Compatibility Android phone compatible (Android OS 2.0 and above)
Sony Ericsson LiveWare™ Manager required. Available for download on Android market™.
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I have wanted something like this device since 2005 and its finally going to be made... I´m one happy android user right now...
Plus its kinda open for developers to add compatibility for their apps... I can´t believe that Sony is the one doing this gadget...

Yeah, it looks amazing. I totally want one. Hope it's under €100.

but, it's a sony
if it weren't for being a sony, i'd say it totally rocked. sony screws up more things with their DRM and locked-in crap.
maybe they're learning... we'll see

I've been hugely interested in this. For me its perfect in function... but not in form. I was really excited when I learned about it because I work in a professional environment where I am constantly surrounded by others and it just looks bad to be always pulling out your large phone (droid x). I also value having a watch over having to check the time on my phone, so that is a major plus for me. I would love to get email updates and check calendar events with a glance (not searching my pockets), so this sounded like it may have been perfect.
It fails in style and ergonomics. It looks like a toy more then a professional accessory. Its very thick compared to a normal watch, it looks even thicker then my Droid X. It comes with a very unattractive Velcro wrist strap (does not deserve to be called a wrist band). It stands out like a sore thumb. Lastly, I'm going to bet the price will be $150+ because its Sony. Sony could have a chance to develop a new accessory market that would have been geek sheik. Instead, I think they may discourage competitors from entering.
First post here, been lurking since I got my new android handset. This is a really helpful forum, glad to be here.

here is a video. i think it looks interesting.

hmm, is it playing music through the wristwatch, or the phone ? very cool, consider my mind changed, assuming sony doesn't cripple-ware it.

manaox2 said:
I've been hugely interested in this. For me its perfect in function... but not in form. I was really excited when I learned about it because I work in a professional environment where I am constantly surrounded by others and it just looks bad to be always pulling out your large phone (droid x). I also value having a watch over having to check the time on my phone, so that is a major plus for me. I would love to get email updates and check calendar events with a glance (not searching my pockets), so this sounded like it may have been perfect.
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I have exactly the same usage scenario. Excellent not to distract others in meetings, workshops, seminars etc.
Just so you know, there's the previous generation Sony MBW-150 series of analog watches with BT and a digital display which you can run with Android, WM etc etc through software such as Openwatch and smartWachM, both by moneytoo whom you can find on the forum.
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So it doesn't look like the Live View has vibrating alert function, does it?
This is the best feature of the MBW-150 in order to get alerted about messages, RSS feeds, SMSs, mails etc without anyone else noticing.

Gadgety said:
I have exactly the same usage scenario. Excellent not to distract others in meetings, workshops, seminars etc.
Just so you know, there's the previous generation Sony MBW-150 series of analog watches with BT and a digital display which you can run with Android, WM etc etc through software such as Openwatch and smartWachM, both by moneytoo whom you can find on the forum.
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That is too cool, way closer to what I was looking for. I really wish they had plans to create and support a new watch variation closer to that, it makes the live view look like one step forward and two steps back. Thanks for the info!

Gadgety said:
So it doesn't look like the Live View has vibrating alert function, does it?
This is the best feature of the MBW-150 in order to get alerted about messages, RSS feeds, SMSs, mails etc without anyone else noticing.
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The liveview can vibrate. (it´s stated in the user manual and the vibrating motor is visible in the internal photo´s of the FCC.
Can´t wait for Sony to release the SDK so I can add support for it in my apps.

Useless Imo without a 3.5mm headphone jack
I had a look at this but went for the Mw600 instead.

liqn7 said:
Useless Imo without a 3.5mm headphone jack
I had a look at this but went for the Mw600 instead.
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Just eats up more board realistate -- I don't think thats what Sonys Engineers have envisioned for this anyways. I know personally I want one. So many possibilities as long as the SDK isn't garbage.

liqn7 said:
Useless Imo without a 3.5mm headphone jack
I had a look at this but went for the Mw600 instead.
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Bluetooth headset ftw.

Devastatin said:
Bluetooth headset ftw.
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You can't get them to work together though as android only allows 1 BT pairing at a time?
Therefore the only way to get music is to plug it into the phone itself - which defeats the purpose of not having the phone on you physically.

This thing better have a more reliable track record than Sony Ericsson's prior attempts at similar watch-type devices. There were WAY too many DOA units and battery life was abysmal, even when it was functioning nominally. Take it from a guy who tried one and got burned by their so-called customer service department.
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Thanks rj3005. Yes I found out once it does vibrate, once I got hold of the manual on FCC. Amazingly SE does not advertise the vibrating alert, though.

It sucks they don't have a release date other than 'before the end of the year'...I'd love to buy this, but without a timeframe of any sort, it's hard to get excited...

Looks pretty cool, but i dont see myself using it.

InGeNeTiCs said:
It sucks they don't have a release date other than 'before the end of the year'...I'd love to buy this, but without a timeframe of any sort, it's hard to get excited...
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i was just reading that there is a confirmed release date of nov 19th in uk.
link

and only £50...ordered!
is it likely this will have its own section on xdadevs?

Desk Genie Non Slip Charging Desk Stand

(Review from the gadgeteer) Source:http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/02/18/desk-genie-non-slip-charging-desk-stand-review/
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When it came to my gadget list, the one thing I was missing was something to place my Blackberry on when I’m at work. I have used desk stands for devices in the past, but they generally start getting in the way and eventually end up in my desk drawers!
Now, normally I would just arrive at the office and stick my Blackberry on charge, or simply leave it in its pouch and check it every now and then for any recent messages, e-mails or calls. Well, that’s just no good I hear you say! So, I was very pleased when I was sent the Desk Genie from Mobile Fun to review.
In short, it’s a mobile device desk stand, however it’s not just a gadget for your device to sit and look pretty on, oh no! It also doubles up as a device charger, a memory card reader, (with slots available for a host of memory cards) and it’s also a USB hub!
And, as Julie mentioned in her spotlight gadget post of the Desk Genie back in December, what makes this little gadget rather unique is the way that it holds your device in place, but we’ll take a look at that in more detail soon.
Specifications
Front plate is designed with a ‘non-slip’ rubber material
Holds your handset or accessories very firmly
Sleek and Stylish design
Integrated ’8 in 1′ memory card reader
Integrate USB Hub with 2 x USB ports
Fully compliant with USB 2.0 (480Mbps)
Backwards compatible with USB 1.1 (1.5 or 12Mbps)
Plug and Play
Supports: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Mac OSX and Linux
Dimensions: 59 x 102 x 106mm
Weight: 95g
What’s in the box?
The device arrived in plain packaging, so I wasn’t sure what it was until I actually opened it. However, everything inside the box was packaged well.
1 x Desk Genie
1 x 90cm Mini USB cable
1 x Charger Output Cable
8 x Handset Connectors
1 x Easy to read User Manual
The Desk Genie, USB cables, connectors and instructions
The collection of connectors that you get the box will fit a massive range of devices, including iPhone/iPod, Blackberry, Samsung, LG, Nokia, Panasonic, Palm, Sagem, Ericsson, Toshiba and so on.
In Use
So, I prepared a space on my desk (not that the Desk Genie needs a lot of space however as it’s nice and compact), then plugged in the cables to the laptop and my Blackberry. The first thing I noticed was a blue LED power indicator on the front of the unit, which means it’s drawing power from the laptop. Nice touch!
The front of the unit showing the LED Power Indicator
And the rear, showing the mini USB and power ports
The obvious feature to any Gadgeteer is the Desk Genie’s ability to hold any device in position (landscape or portrait), very securely and at a great viewing angle, so you can easily read e-mails, watch videos or play a game. It does this with tremendous ease by using a special rubber material on the front plate. Although the material feels tacky to the touch, it leaves no residue whatsoever on the device. Although, I must admit I was just a little apprehensive about putting my brand new 8300 onto it at first!
Desk Genie showing the stylish desgin, angle and USB ports
However, once I saw how well it held the device in place, I was seriously impressed! It sticks like glue, but as I mentioned, it leaves no residue at all on the device. It even managed to hold the phone in place when it was vibrating!
My Blackberry 8300 securely in place
Once the adhesive properties of the rubber begin to wear off, or begins to collect dust and doesn’t appear to be as sticky as it was, you simply dab clean water(don't use alcohol) over the rubber, then wipe with a clean cloth and the pad becomes tacky again, just like new! However, I’ve been using it for almost two weeks now and it’s still as sticky as it was when I got it out of the box, so you’ll not have to clean it that often.
Sitting nicely on my desk at work!
And of course, the Desk Genie is flexible enough to be used anywhere, not just on your desk in the office. If you want to use it stand alone, maybe next to your bed or even in the kitchen, you can purchase a USB Mains adaptor (5V DC – not supplied) and charge your device wherever you like!
Plus, it’s small enough to fit into my gear bag, so I can take it to another office if I’m traveling around. Bonus!
I think the the only downside was the length of the output cable which connects from the desk stand to your device. With it being only 20cm in length, you’ll probably have to detatch your device from the desk stand first if you want to use it for any reason.
Extra Features
As I mentioned earlier, the Desk Genie incorporates a card reader on one side of it’s base, with 2 x USB ports on the opposite side. There are 4 slots for memory cards (M2 / Micro SD / MS & MS Pro Duo / SD, Mini SD, MMC & RS MMC).
It’s quite straight forward for anyone to use, as long as you’re connected to your PC/Laptop, just pop in a flash card into the appropriate slot and and it’s ready to use. And, unlike a lot of card readers on the market, this reader allows you to insert MicroSD and M2 memory cards without using adapters.
The built in card reader slots - very handy!
The USB ports are useful too, especially if your laptop lacks available ports. I found it rather handy to have my iPod Shuffle dock plugged into the side, as the nearest available port was on the left side of my monitor and not exactly the best place to plug my iPod dock into. At least using the Desk Genie, the cables are kept tidy and I can keep the iPod close to my other gadgets.
And the other side, showing the two USB ports
So, in conclusion, the Desk Genie isn’t just your average device desk stand, it’s much more!
And, as it retails at a price of just £14.99 ($23)it’s outstanding value, especially for what you get. It’s well made, incorporates a host of features and it’s one of those gadgets that actually looks stylish, without trying hard.
You can buy it here if you live in the EUR area.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/desk-genie-non-slip-charging-desk-stand-p22432.htm
You can buy it here if you live in outside of the EUR area.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Desk-Genie-Non-Slip-Dock-Cradle-Samsung-Galaxy-S-i9000-/400132683510?pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item5d29c436f6#ht_4822wt_1139
Heres the Desk Genie in action with the HTC Desire and HTC HD2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmAldeTah7M

That actually looks pretty cool. The UK manufacturer is sold out but there are some on eBay.

Review Bluetooth Headphones with Bone Conduction and NFC -> Digicare DO

Hi all, I have recently acquired that gadget and this is my experience
I must start this review confessing that I am a quite intensive user of headphones, either it's radio, podcast or music.
For that reason, I found very interesting the opportunity to try this device, not only for being wireless (they use Bluetooth), but also for their bone conduction tecnology (the same used by the famous and expensive Google Glasses). The sound is transmitted through our bones and not through our ears cavity.
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They are made on plastic and the touch is very agreeable. On the right side can find the “Play/pause” button, on the left one, another button for calling (hang up, down and voice assistant). Finally in the rear part the is a microUSB adapter for charging, the On/Off switch and two small buttons for volumen and track change.
Specifications
Bone conduction technology
Bluetooth V3.0+EDR with profiles HFP, HSP, AVRCP, A2DP
NFC Connectivity
Stereo sound, with high sensitivity microphone
High-speed data transfer (24Mbps)
Intelligent power saving system
DigiCare splashproof design, suitable for outdoor sweaty sports
Ergonomic and including and adjustable band for different head sizes
Only 50 grams of weight
Working distance 10 meters
Frequency 20-20Khz
Impedance 32Ω
Receive sensitivity 88dBm
Battery de 260 mAh
My experience
Between the different advantages present on this technology, the first one that could be highlighted is that, since we don't introduce anything into our ears, the potential damages are clearly reduced, so less intrusive than traditional earphones.
In addition, it prevents of having bacteria inside the ears, and, something that surprised me, it doesn't block the sound while talking or listening to music, so if you are on the street, you continue hearing other sounds like traffic.
After using them continuously for more than one week, I can clearly say that the advantages mentioned on the above paragraph has fully convinced me. Specially because I guess my ears are quite special and so, I find uncomfortable almost every earphone... or they fall all the time.
In the past week and something, I have used those Digicare DO walking, running and riding the bike and, they didn't fall down at any moment, and the sound was always good.
The quality of the audio is very good, not only listening to music, but also during calls, even while going on the bike.
The battery duration is most than acceptable, it has last for several hours (like promised) using for music and doing long calls (more than 1 hour).
Another aspect I was a little bit doubtfully was the position of the buttons, BUT at the end the user experience has been great, very easily accesible all of them, the ones next to the ears (play/pause and calls) respond very quick to a simple touch, and the ones in the back are very easily identifiable, even wearing gloves.
Last the Bluetooth works excellently, the pairing was the quickest I've seen in the last gadgets I've tried (other earphones, speakers or between phones,…) and even when we change to another phone, once the Bluetooth enabled it connects really fast. The other good point here is that we can connect 2 phones simultaneously.
Points to improve
For sure not everything is good on this review, so here some aspects that Digicar should improve for future updates or versions.
The NFC is clearly improvable, it worked... but sincerely it wasn't quick, neither simple. I tried with 2 different smartphones (including Galaxy S4) and I only could detect the headphones with one of them.
They come on universal size. I have a small head, so I feel like I have too much "hanging behind" and it is a little bit uncomfortable with the coat or scarfs. It's true that the elastic belt to adjust it works well, and the position for a good audio quality, but still too much plastic hanging... maybe it would be a good idea to have two different sizes.
Voice assistants (Siri, Google Now, Cortana...) work but, sincerely don't help, or at least I couldn't make them understand as well as when you talk directly to the phone. I worked very well to sat "Call number 123456789", it dialed and the conversation quality was very good. But when asking about football results, or something to add to my calendar, it captured other noises in addition to my voice (I guess the micro is really sensible also for that) so Siri didn't finish capturing.
I suppose using it more often, Siri (or the others) will "learn" to understand us, and it will work better, but for the moment it's not so comfortable, I go much faster with the fingers
Conclusions
Some months ago, I was looking for Bluetooth earphones and I finally took the traditional ones (inside the ear), first because I didn't know anything about that bone conduction technology and secondly for the price, the difference was considerable.
After trying those ones... I trully think the price is justified. In fact I haven't used the other ones anymore since I receive the Digicare DO, just a question of comfort.
They are currently in promotion at Geekbuying using the promo code PNALFZGX . That's where I got them

Review of AGPtek (ColorCross) Google "Cardboard" VR Headset

Hey guys, this is my first review on this forum so go easy on me. I spent some time researching this before my purchase and now playing with the headset, so I figured I'd save you guys some work if you decide you want to try out one of these.
I picked up this AGPtek (Actually a rebranded ColorCross model) from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O1WJ1D0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You can get the ColorCross cheaper on other sites shipped from overseas, but I had a giftcard from Amazon and decided to get it quicker that way. (Make sure you find the one marked to fit 6 and 7 inch phones)
Here's a few pics (It has my Note 3 in it for the pics, but the Note 4 fits exactly the same):
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My opinion on the product:
Cons:
Very uncomfortable for prolonged use. If you sit back in a recliner and let it sort of rest on your face it's not so bad, but when you're upright it hurts your nose after a while
Some light pollution around the corners and edges where it holds the phone
There is no magnet button like the normal google cardboard products include. I am going to head to Home Depot to pick up a couple of magnets to try to reproduce this feature, I'll update the review if this is successful. This button is what allows you to control things on the phone while wearing the headset
Pros:
Lense width is adjustable
The lenses screw in and out, allowing you to adjust the focus to suit your vision
Seems to provide a good view of the entirety of the phone screen
The Note 4 fits in it fine. It's a bit difficult to slide in and out, and I can't get it to fit when it's got the Spigen Case on it.
My family and I have had a lot of fun with this thing so far. There are several free apps with short demos. We enjoy:
Roller Coaster VR: A virtual roller coaster through a jungle
Crazy Swing VR: An insane carnival swing in the middle of a city that swings you up and down and upside down. Hang on to something if you do this standing up!
VR Cinema: A video player that makes it seem like you're sitting in a theater with a huge imax screen playing videos from your phone memory. All of the controls are based on your head movement (pause/play/fast forward/movie selection)
YouTube - Search for 3d SBS videos and there's plenty to watch
BSPlayer - It won't convert regular movies to the proper format like VR Cinema will, but if you have 3D SBS BluRay files on your phone or network it streams them beautifully in 3d
This thing is honestly pretty cool and will be more fun as more apps are created for it. I suspect that I have only scratched the surface.
I watched about half of Prometheus on it in 3D last night and it was a very fun experience. I will say that the picture is somewhat square and stretched vertically since it is using half of the screen for each eye, but you still get the full 3d effect and it really does feel like you're sitting in an IMAX. I'm sure the gorgeous screen of the Note 4 improves the experience substantially over other phone models.
I'm going to attempt to add the magnet feature as well as improve the padding to make it more comfortable for prolonged use. Other than that, this thing is a blast. Obviously it's not going to match up to the Samsung Gear VR, but that's not really in my budget right now.
Hope this is helpful for someone, thanks for reading!
Steve

Hi Steve, nice review.
I have a color cross too and it is pretty cool, however I agree that it doesn't fit my nose very well either!
Have you tried using Trinus Gyre? It is an Android app that you can use to play games like you would with Oculus Rift. It works really well - definitely work giving it a go

How abour using a wireless mouse instead to controll things on screen? I know other apps uses the gyro sensors of the phone to point and click on items on screen, right? I am still waiting for mine to arrive and really excited. I have downloaded couple of VR apps already including those that are maid for VR ONE and GOOGLE CARDBOARD.

j4d said:
Hi Steve, nice review.
I have a color cross too and it is pretty cool, however I agree that it doesn't fit my nose very well either!
Have you tried using Trinus Gyre? It is an Android app that you can use to play games like you would with Oculus Rift. It works really well - definitely work giving it a go
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I'll try out this app, thanks for the info. What games do you enjoy with this headset and this app?
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How abour using a wireless mouse instead to controll things on screen? I know other apps uses the gyro sensors of the phone to point and click on items on screen, right? I am still waiting for mine to arrive and really excited. I have downloaded couple of VR apps already including those that are maid for VR ONE and GOOGLE CARDBOARD.
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Yes, some of the apps do let you look at things to select them. I don't have a bluetooth mouse, I do have a bluetooth Moga controller and haven't tried it yet.

I bought a version from Amazon branded as Teefan that includes the magnet. Colorcross has one too and I think the only difference is the brand name. I prefer movies on this generic VR set over my Gear VR Note 4. The view is not as close, so a LOT less screen door effect and I see the entire movie image without having to look left and right as well. Cmoar Cinema 4.0 has barrel and FOV adjustments that help make the picture better overall and help fit the display more.