There was a time when we used to watch 2D movies. But now with the introduction of 3D the whole entertainment level has increased drastically. You can get to see the objects with more clarity. You get to know these objects and the best thing is that everything seems to be real. So if there is a movie in 3D people including me prefer to watch in 3D itself. The 3D effects given in the movies are outstanding and to watch the 3D movies you have to use the 3D glasses.
What about capturing 3D movie from your smartphone? Is it possible? Can it be done using a gadget. The answer is yes. You can get the feel of virtual reality using these devices. So let us know about the best 5 devices or Virtual Reality (VR) kits which are available in India. You can make the most use of these devices for watching 3D content.
Best Virtual Reality Kits
iCardboard – inspired by Google Cardboard
The weight of the cardboard is 100g so it is very much lightweight. The black cardboard has laser precision. There are imported quality Biconvex lenses and 2 pieces of magnet. There is also a Neodymium disc and Ceramic disc magnet. There is also a NFC tag. User can use it to program NFC to open any app of their choice. They can use the NFC TagWriter by NXP from the Google Playstore. There is a nose cushion to get good padding and is very important. The black and white leather look decent.
The dimensions of the device are 13.5 x 8 x 8 cm and it is priced at Rs.899. The device has overall good build and lens. The phone should have magnetometer or accelerometer sensors to work with this device. Example Xiaomi Mi3 or Nexus 5. You can enjoy watching 3D movies using this kit. There is a head band too for good support.
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) VR Kit
This device is inspired from the Google Cardboard. It is compatible with smartphones having the display of upto 5.1 inch. Also the OS of the phone should be Android 4.1 and above. This kit is easy to assemble. The cardboard is having a prefix ceramic disk magnet there is also an eye piece with two prefixed biconvex lenses. There is a Neodymium ring magnet, Velcro pieces, separator and elastic head band. It is accompanied by an instruction manual. User can use a strong adhesive(eg.Fevicol) or stapler to connect the velcro pieces. This device has dimensions of 25.4 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm. The kit is made from the corrugated cardboard. This Kit does not have the NFC tag. The device is only priced for Rs.350. If you purchase now Amazon is also providing free shipping.
ALIAN 3D VR Fully Assembled
So if you are bored of assembling the cardboard then you can go for this one. It is already assembled and there is no need to assemble the parts of the cardboard. It has high quality glass lenses. There is also a adjustable headstrap for good comfort. There is a Neodymium ring magnet which is of N35 grade. There is also a ceramic disk magnet. There are velcros to hold the phone properly. It also has a nose cushion. It comes in white color and the total weight is 132g. You cannot use this device wearing the spectacles. It has thin frames and you may have to squeeze it but not comfortable. Surely not my choice out of the 5 because of this reason. It can fit a smartphone of having display size of upto 5 inch. This device is priced at Rs.360.
GetCardboard Virtual Reality Kit – Fully Assembled
This kit is fully assembled kit and is a Google inspired cardboard. It is prefixed with ceramic disk magnet, eye piece, 2 biconvex lenses, Neodymium Ring magnet, Velcro pieces and Elastic headband. This kit is created from laminated corrugated cardboard. There is also a nose cushion with the kit. This kit does not have the NFC tag. It is priced at Rs.370.
AuraVR Virtual Reality Plastic Headset
If you don`t want to use a cardboard and want to go for plastic one then this is a good option. The device has full plastic body. It has open side slits. There is also an adjustable strap with vertical support. The weight of the device is 122g it has product dimensions: 13.2 x 10.2 x 9.7 cm. The device is having a very unique and important characteristic. It supports smartphones upto 6 inch display.
We hope that you will choose any one of these Virtual Reality(VR) kits as per your need. We hope that we helped you to get the best VR kits available from the lot having different characteristics, features and compatibility. Let us know which one you would go for in the comments below. Till then stay tuned on Technary.