[segag1]

I visited the google pop up store in NYC and tried the daydream headset. Honestly i was really disappointed with the resolution and the fact that the phone got really hot. It made the phone so hot that my glasses fogged up and i had to stop.

I'm still not sure if google has the right approach to VR . A standalone device probably would make more sense, provided it is cheap enough. I'm still not sold on VR as yet
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[pkcable]

So far my Pixel gets hot on its own sometimes, withOUT the help of VR. I can imagine VR will exacerbate this problem. Limited use, and/or breaks should help.

[VirtuaTyKing]

Hi welcome to Vrheads.
That's a shame to hear. Keep an open mind and try other headsets if you get the chance I hope.

[Shiny Paladin]

Really? Interesting. Glad I didn't bother getting a Pixel. I may wait for the next generation of Pixel and Daydream

[Fran_MontoyaQ]

Very good resort not so much for families on a budget but it is really relaxing it is paradise!!! Mermaids had expensive food though very worth it. House keeping was absolutely perfect but I would personally like other staff to be more happy because of course you are at Day Dream Island!

[badelhas]

I visited the google pop up store in NYC and tried the daydream headset. Honestly i was really disappointed with the resolution and the fact that the phone got really hot. It made the phone so hot that my glasses fogged up and i had to stop.

I'm still not sure if google has the right approach to VR . A standalone device probably would make more sense, provided it is cheap enough. I'm still not sold on VR as yet
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I agree. That's why I bought the HTC Vive. But it´s an expensive piece of kit...

[segag1]

Will certainly try more headsets, but i'm still on the fence about VR. I had high hopes from daydream.

[lrag4jc]

Wow.

[EMajor75]

That's a shame that the Pixel gets that hot.

[niko381]

Daw that's lame... as a poor college student that's gonna need a new phone soon anyway and that doesn't like Samsung devices, I had high hopes for Daydream as my only way into VR (besides Cardboard). Still, I hope we hear better things in the coming weeks as Daydream finally comes out... perhaps it's some sort of efficiency problem that a software update might fix. That, or, I'm looking forward to seeing what other phones are gonna be released, that are Daydream-compatible.

[something15525]

Anybody have an idea of what the battery life is like on the Pixel using VR?

[Chemy JMHT]

Interesting to know, and from two sources (segag1 & pkcable).

And I was reading about the new headsets to come for Windows 10 starting in $300. so maybe we can keep our old phone (not mine, this one is asking for retirement in the form of bricking since weeks ago).

Anyways I think the estimated of $100.000.000 in ads will help Google to sell it so it will help VR in some way, also will press other brands to do it better.

[Goze18]

Really i thought the pixel with the VR would run cool, guess i was wrong.

[krisguy]

Yeah, using your phone for VR is going to make it heat up. The screen is constantly on and active and with cellular, WiFi, and BT turned on, it is going to run the SoC constantly. The only option that doesn't make that happen is Cardboard with very basic apps (my experience).

[Matty]

I visited the google pop up store in NYC and tried the daydream headset. Honestly i was really disappointed with the resolution and the fact that the phone got really hot. It made the phone so hot that my glasses fogged up and i had to stop.

I'm still not sure if google has the right approach to VR . A standalone device probably would make more sense, provided it is cheap enough. I'm still not sold on VR as yet
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Thats interesting to hear. i know people who own a Pixel XL and they have told me the phone NEVER gets hot, not even slightly.
The fact that it misted us your glasses is quite funny lol

Maybe you were just unlucky with the device. The resolution obviously cant be changed and only over time when (In my opinion) devices get 4K resolutions which is unnecessary, you can have much better VR experiences.

[LookArpTheStars]

Aw bummer. I was really excited to try Daydream out, esp due to the fact that it has its own motion controller and comes relatively cheap as well

[prking0905]

Thats interesting to hear. i know people who own a Pixel XL and they have told me the phone NEVER gets hot, not even slightly.
The fact that it misted us your glasses is quite funny lol

Maybe you were just unlucky with the device. The resolution obviously cant be changed and only over time when (In my opinion) devices get 4K resolutions which is unnecessary, you can have much better VR experiences.

I agree, I dont think they need 4k but just give it some time and the hardware and software will get better.

[ccw1134]

Hopefully Google gets their act together here regarding the heating issues. With the body design of the Pixel line from a material standpoint (metal), heat absolutely had to be an anticipated issue. This is the biggest reason I've hesitated on moving to the Pixel. I've been hanging onto my old, tired HTC M8 for far too long. I want to make the move to the Pixel but Google chose to omit certain expected features (removable storage, water and dust resistant) found on other premium line phones. This makes me wonder what the mindset is for the Daydream. If you can't get the most pivotal piece of technology right (the phone), why am I to assume that the its companion piece will be anything different. Having said all of this, even with its obvious shortcomings, the Moto 360 continues to thrive...so what do I know? I'm going to once again take the "wait and see" approach read what real users have to say after the initial adrenaline rush dies down.

[chief113]

I can't wait to try this thing. It will be like going to see a movie that you know nothing about. I don't feel like they really tell you exactly what it is when you see the commercial.

[pkcable]

I have had my Pixel for exactly 1 day so please take my experience as anecdotal evidence only! It could have just been the phone was VERY busy settling in downloading/restoring etc.

I don't want to start Pixel "heatgate"! It's certainly no BlackBerry Priv (good hand warmer!) or dare I say it, Samsung Galaxy Note 7! lol

[EgoAnt]

I'm a bit sad to hear this. Even still, I was sort of holding out for the Tango phone anyway.

I'll hopefully get a chance to try Daydream soon.

[Firegold21]

Hmm. Hopefully it's just a fluke, but the Samsung phones get hot using VR as well, so it's not terribly unexpected. I have to say I was concerned a little that the Pixel is enclosed, whereas the Samsung phones are (able to be) open to let air circulate and cool them off.

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[Sajal2]

How is your pixel now?

[jlgraham]

That's interesting that it heated up so much. Other than your glasses fogging up, was the heat uncomfortable? I don't know how I feel about having a phone heating up that close to my face, especially after what's happened with the Note7...

[pkcable]

How is your pixel now?

Been tethering for hours and its cool as a cucumber!