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What do you like best about Cardboard?

Introduce VR to customers with afforable headset Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cardboard?

Cardboard structure are not strong enough Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cardboard solving and how is that benefiting you?

Solve VR scene to customer to build mock-up sample Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What is Cardboard?

Cardboard is the world’s most accessible and affordable VR platform, supporting both Android and iOS. Cardboard enables immersive VR experiences by fusing data from the phone's sensors to predict the user's head position in both the real and virtual worlds. This combined with Cardboard's simple, easy-to-use headset makes it ideal for quick VR experiences.

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Cardboard is the world’s most accessible and affordable VR platform, supporting both Android and iOS. Cardboard enables immersive VR experiences by fusing data from the phone's sensors to predict the user's head position in both the real and virtual worlds. This combined with Cardboard's simple, easy-to-use headset makes it ideal for quick VR experiences.


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Simisara J.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"Cheapest VR technology available"
Good initial exposure to VR technology especially for novice developers to begin working on the technology and get the required device simulation. ...
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Alex H.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.0 out of 5
"Basic Introduction to VR at a very low cost, but it has gotten better"
The cost of the complete solution is basically its main feature You can use your current mobile phone, as long as you have Android, to use it Sin...
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"Easy to use in VR experience"
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14 out of 15 Total Reviews for Cardboard
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14 out of 15 Total Reviews for Cardboard
4.1 out of 5
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What do you like best about Cardboard?

The cost of the complete solution is basically its main feature

You can use your current mobile phone, as long as you have Android, to use it

Since it's so cheap there's not really any issues with it breaking or getting damaged

New version of Android uses it better Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cardboard?

The material used for Cardboard is not the best possible, so you need to be careful with how you use it and where you use it

The project we were using it for required something a little bit more developed, altough we obviously understand that this is a low cost solution and it cannot have all the bets features for the same price

Real VR has gotten cheaper and better Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Cardboard:

If you need a cheap and easy introduction to VR hardware and possible usages, this is your best option. I stopped using it since we moved from that project to something else, but look at it before going for the Occulus or other options.

We are not current users of it because our project got cancelled, but this is basically your best option for low cost VR and easy to develop for Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cardboard solving and how is that benefiting you?

Mainly as a proof of concept, since I do not use it with my work but it's something that we're looking into

Trying to implement a Kanban solution using VR and some custom software that we were developing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Cardboard?

Good initial exposure to VR technology especially for novice developers to begin working on the technology and get the required device simulation. Supports both iOS and Android.Clear lens and straps to hold device in place Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cardboard?

Not confortable. Cannot be used for longer durations. The product doesn't place much emphasis on user friendliness Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cardboard solving and how is that benefiting you?

Initial introduction to developing programs for VR technology. Helps to onboard users faster considering that it is cheap as compared to other options available in the market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Cardboard?

It's Easy to use and light weight product, so handy to carry anywhere.

It's made up of cardboard, but yet very good to have feel of Virtual world

The lenses are also good, it's doesn't provide stress to the eyes even after long time usage Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cardboard?

It has no strap, we have to hold the cardboard by hand. It should come up with built in holding mechanism Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Cardboard:

Good product to enjoy VR Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cardboard solving and how is that benefiting you?

I'm using it to enjoy movies and videos virtually. The app converts any normal video to fit for VR which is good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dhruvish S.
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What do you like best about Cardboard?

The best feature is that it can be used on multiple platforms and for almost all kinds of work Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cardboard?

It's high price is a downside. I think its price can be a little lower to what it is now Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Cardboard:

It is a great product. Highly comparable with microsoft hololens and ither similar products in market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cardboard solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have used it for 3d modelling purpose. It makes life so easy even for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Cardboard?

Cardboard is the best version of anytime anywhere VR experience. Fits right in budget, is versatile, and offers anywhere use and setup is very easy too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cardboard?

Just one drawback for me. Its not for high end experience, limitation of Remote control tracking. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cardboard solving and how is that benefiting you?

Have solves some visualization, industrial solutions using Cardboard. Also used in real estate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sujeet kumar K.
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What do you like best about Cardboard?

For very less reasonable price and comfortable to handle Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cardboard?

Very much restrictive with respect to rendering and handling models Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cardboard solving and how is that benefiting you?

Low poly models rendering was issue resolved using level of detailing of models(LODs) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Cardboard?

Cost -- plain and simple. While the official Google Cardboard viewer is $15.00, there are quite a few lower cost (≈$9) viewers out there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cardboard?

Most viewers require physically holding the cardboard to your face. There are obvious drawback here, particularly if watching long-form content. That said, you can purchase (more expensive) viewers with the option to strap your device to your head. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Cardboard:

Go into it understanding the limitations of the basic viewers.

Content is best viewed from a Cardboard-ready phone (listed on the Google Cardboard site). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cardboard solving and how is that benefiting you?

Again, the viewers' low entry points make VR accessible to everyone. It's a huge benefit at trade shows -- you can provide branded viewers to passersby at minimal cost, and allow them to view product/experience locations in a virtual space. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Cardboard?

The viewing material. The Quality of product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cardboard?

Need a box to carry it anywhere. Nothing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cardboard solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is helping me to view the 4R content in efficient way. Viewing pattern. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Cardboard?

Its best for first experience. And learning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cardboard?

Its size and material. Can be better with its design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cardboard solving and how is that benefiting you?

Created vr based games and learning apps for kids Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Cardboard?

It's inexpensive and I like that it supports android as well because that's what type of phone I have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cardboard?

Irs a flimsy design. It could be made with better quality and not sure why they're aren't any headstraps to hold it firmer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cardboard solving and how is that benefiting you?

The biggest truly is the design. There is no padding so it's not as comfortable. It's not ideal to use during most scenarios.

The benefits are the set up is quick at least. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.