Posted on 04/15/2010 2:26:35 AM PDT by Las Vegas Dave
Washington, D.C. (April 14, 2010) -- Samsung has posted a warning on its Australian web site that watching 3D HDTV could be harmful to young children, pregnant women, the elderly and others, even the drunk.
The company apparently is reacting to reports that watching the reality-alerting images has left some people with headaches and a feeling of dizziness.
Samsung, which last month launched two 3D HDTV models in the U.S., says in the warning that "children and teenagers may be more susceptible to health issues associated with viewing in 3D and should be closely supervised when viewing these images."
But the notice adds that some viewers can experience an epileptic seizure or stroke when exposed to certain flashing images found in TV pictures.
Additionally, the company says, "pregnant women, the elderly, sufferers of serious medical conditions, those who are sleep deprived or under the influence of alcohol should avoid utilising the unit’s 3D functionality."
Samsung even counsels against wearing 3D goggles for an extended period of time.
"Watching TV while wearing 3D glasses for an extended period of time may cause a headache or fatigue. If you experience a headache, fatigue or dizziness, stop viewing TV and rest," the company warns.
It's unclear why Samsung has posted the health warning at its Australian site, but not on its U.S. site.
Advice: Wait and do not buy 3D television yet. It is too new a product.
I don’t think this new 3d tv thing will really take off.
I get motion sick from video games, like FPS games, so I can only imagine what 3dTV would do to me, but I’m not likely to find out anytime soon, hehe.
I’ve seen one movie in 3D and it was a good experience.
“I don’t think this new 3d tv thing will really take off.”
I personally prefer Beta.
I don’t want to put on glasses to watch TeeVee.
Ping for later
Samsung prints a disclaimer on their TV adds that says the same thing. It’s small print, and you have to pay attention when it comes up, but it’s there.
Personally, this is one innovation I’ll pass on.
There is also too many formats. It is best to let the group thin out.
I have a 55” Samsung LED and I just got the Dish Network Slingbox VIP 922. That is stuff you can have fun with.
I bet those that are addicted to internet porn could care less.
It could also be that younger folks will probably not have proper eye correction....glasses and contacts. Since they are still growing they are constantly changing.
I don't think it is some bad thing coming from the TV. It's the way some people's brains are wired.
Uh oh, no Super Bowl parties.
ESPN Radio's Colin Cowherd said that the biggest change to happen in sports is the arrival of HD programming. It was just so spooky seeing the NCAA Men's Basketball final in HD--I felt like I was at Lucas Oil Stadium itself. Hockey hugely benefits from HD broadcasting, because the combination of higher resolution and wider aspect ratio means you can clearly see how players position themselves all over the rink.
This is a trial lawyer created crisis.
LLS
Didn’t they say the same thing about listening to 8-tracks?
They should post the same warning on any movie or TV show that uses rapid cuts. The flickering of images on the screen for 100 msec, especially alternating dark and light, makes me sick. I have to cover my eyes with my hand until it’s over.
That would really f up my labyrinthitis.
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