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Mattel View-Master

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3.3
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Consumer ratings:
2.9 / 5
Editorial reviews:
7
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7 editorial reviews
The Mattel View-Master Virtual Reality Viewer is an inexpensive and innovative way to take your kids on an immersive journey through space, famous landmarks, or the great outdoors, without leaving your home.Read more
Despite made by Mattel, and its kid-friendly styling, the $29.99 Mattel View-Master VR is a solid virtual reality headset for anyone to use.Read more
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Pros

  • combines forward-thinking technology and a simple form factor to create a unique
  • is inexpensive and easy to get up and running
  • the viewer is reasonably well put together

Cons

  • get up close to some of the objects they saw
  • you have to click on the Back button on the ground
  • the viewer can not only tour the solar system

Key specs

  • Smartphone
  • Augmented Reality
  • no
  • Android, IOS

Mattel View-Master - Pros & Cons

Mattel View-Master

Pros

  • combines forward-thinking technology and a simple form factor to create a unique
  • is inexpensive and easy to get up and running
  • the viewer is reasonably well put together
  • solid and safe
  • Resistant
  • kid-friendly design

Cons

  • get up close to some of the objects they saw
  • you have to click on the Back button on the ground
  • the viewer can not only tour the solar system
  • pops up is a little bit of augmented reality
  • View-Master Virtual Reality offers
  • not every Cardboard app is aimed at children
  • the experience reels
  • it doesn t have a gyroscope the experience was pretty abysmal to
  • reels from the pack to access the content
  • Viewer itself doesn t have a battery
  • The Viewer is a bit rough around some edges

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Mattel View-Master - Full Specifications

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Display
Display sourceSmartphone
Reality typeAugmented Reality
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Dimensions
Height4.92 in
Width5.71 in
Depth9.25 in
Weight2.15 oz
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Connectivity
Card reader integratedno
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Requirements
Compatible OS
  • Android
  • IOS
Min screen size4.0 in
Max screen size6.0 in
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Features
Glasses compatibleno
Position trackingno
Optics correctionyes
Headphone connectionExternal headphones required
Coloration modeMonotone
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Design
Colour of productBlack,Red,White
Body materialPlastic
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Power
Powered by batteryno

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Mattel View-Master Mattel - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.5
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Mattel View-Master Mattel View-Master review: A virtual reality rethinking of a classic
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Pocket-lint
Published: 14.03.2016
Mattel View-Master review: A virtual reality rethinking of a classic

Mattel View-Master Mattel View-Master Virtual Reality Viewer Starter Pack Review
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PCMAG
Published: 18.12.2015
Mattel View-Master Virtual Reality Viewer Starter Pack Review
4.0

The Mattel View-Master Virtual Reality Viewer is an inexpensive and innovative way to take your kids on an immersive journey through space, famous landmarks, or the great outdoors, without leaving your home.

Mattel View-Master Mattel View-Master VR Headset Review: For The Whole Family
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Gearbrain
Published: 19.10.2016
Mattel View-Master VR Headset Review: For The Whole Family

Despite made by Mattel, and its kid-friendly styling, the $29.99 Mattel View-Master VR is a solid virtual reality headset for anyone to use.

Mattel View-Master View-Master VR review: A great first taste of VR for kids
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New Atlas
Published: 26.02.2016
View-Master VR review: A great first taste of VR for kids

The latest tech trends are constantly being adapted for younger users – whether it's tablets, smart watches, or 3D printers. Virtual Reality is no different, with little early adopters also able to get their hands on it in the form of the View-Master VR. But is the viewer any good for kids (or even…

Mattel View-Master View-Master virtual reality headset review: educational but needs more fun
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the Guardian
Published: 19.02.2016
View-Master virtual reality headset review: educational but needs more fun

A vintage children’s brand returns as a Google Cardboard VR headset, complete with animals, planets – and a virtual Statue of Liberty

Mattel View-Master View-Master Review: A Classic Toy Reimagined With Virtual Reality
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Techaeris
Published: 06.11.2015
View-Master Review: A Classic Toy Reimagined With Virtual Reality

The Classic View-Master was a way for kids to experience different destinations, and our View-Master review takes a look at the update version for a new generation of learners.

Mattel View-Master View-Master Virtual Reality Viewer review: Affordable VR device could use better content
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Macworld
Published: 03.03.2016
View-Master Virtual Reality Viewer review: Affordable VR device could use better content
3.0

Affordable virtual reality is here, but you get what you pay for.