There is a "your desktop in vr" app for rift but I haven't seen anything for cardboard. I'm looking for one that works with Mac but I think it's a lost cause for now. http://store.steampowered.com/app/382110/
I have this pansonite headset and it works great with my iPhone 7 but I think it works with the 7+ as well (just make sure you have a headphone-charger adapter)
I understand about the SteelSeries; I can live with the drawbacks. For what I can find it's the only one small enough that carrying it around won't be too ridiculous. My interest here is relatively casual.
I'm looking forward to your opinion on the set you have coming. Please update us here if you think highly of it.
Edit: Possibly this one http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B016ULRGPE/ ? It has a button mechanism.
Steel series on Amazon lists at 65% off http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Wireless-Controller-Bluetooth-Tablets/dp/B009AOFNU4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430956020&sr=8-1&keywords=Mfi+controller
Is it just that crappy? I remember looking into controllers like a month or two ago and couldn't find anything less than $80.... Did something happen...?