[opendtv] Re: Samsung Cautions About The Possible Side Effects Of Watching 3DTV
- From: Prabhakar K <prabha222@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 20:54:02 +0530
Here's the actual link on Samsung site.
http://www.samsung.com/au/tv/warning.html
On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 8:01 PM, Tom McMahon <TLM@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Samsung Cautions About The Possible Side Effects Of Watching 3DTV
>
> By Ranjan Bhaduri
> [image: samsung-2233rx-20090109-600512x288]Apr 16, (THAINDIAN NEWS)
> Samsung Electronics, which is the biggest electronics firm of the world, has
> made an announcement that has created a sensation among the gadget lovers
> and technology experts alike. The Korean electronics giant has warned that a
> section of the viewers may develop certain side effects if they watch 3DTV
> for extended hours. It can pose health threat to children, the aged lot and
> pregnant women, according to the caution. The 3DTV sets of Samsung are going
> to hit the stores in the UK within a few days. According to Samsung, the
> viewers may be subjected to epileptic fits and nausea. Those who do not get
> adequate sleep have also been asked not to watch programs on 3D HDTV sets.
>
> It needs to be kept in mind that other manufacturers like LG and Panasonic
> that are also launching their 3D LED TV range in various countries have not
> issued any such warning so far. After the release of 3D movies like ‘Avatar’
> or the more recent ‘Alice in Wonderland’, the hype around 3D has gone up.
> Channels like Discovery and ESPN are also reportedly initiating broadcasting
> of 3D content in the near future. Amidst such a scenario the warning issued
> by Samsung comes as a spoilsport and it may damage the enthusiasm of the 3D
> content proponents.
>
> So far the 3D technology on TV relies on 3D glasses which the viewers are
> required to wear. Samsung says that wearing such glasses for long can strain
> one’s body. The warning statement has been posted on the website of Samsung.
> It is quite detailed and explains the symptoms and states how one can avoid
> them.
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