Samsung 3D TV With A Warning

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oi-Staff

By Super

Monday, March 25, 2013, 9:09

The new Samsung 3D Television comes with an endless list of warnings for kids, teenagers, pregnant women and elders. Read the warnings carefully before you decide to buy this new futuristic television set.

• Children and teenagers are more susceptible to health issues associated with viewing in 3D and should be closely supervised when viewing these images.

• Some viewers may experience an epileptic seizure or stroke when exposed to certain flashing images or lights contained in certain television pictures or video games. If you suffer from, or have a family history of epilepsy or strokes, please consult with a medical specialist before using the 3D function.

• Pregnant women, elderly people, those suffering from serious medical conditions, one who is sleep deprived or is under the influence of alcohol should avoid using the 3D functionality.

• If you have an latered vision, dizziness, involuntary eye movements, confusion, nausea, convulsions, or disorientation immediately stop using it and consult a doctor.

• Watching TV while wearing 3D glasses for an extended period of time may cause headache or fatigue. If you have a headache, fatigue or dizziness, stop viewing TV and rest. Do not use the 3D glasses for any other purpose other than viewing 3D television.

• While watching 3D television at home, block sources of direct sunlight. Fluorescent lighting may cause a flickering effect and direct sunlight may affect the operation of the 3D glasses.

The warnings look more like a pharmaceutical advertisement and guess what? all these are mentioned on the company's website!

Now, it is upto you if you want to buy a television with warning that goes on to mention that "viewing the life like pictures can cause epileptic seizure or
stroke."

This innovative gizmo, which Samsung dubbed as "the future of television" has hit the shelves last month. However, Panasonic, which also markets a similar TV set, does not carry any such warnings.

The question is open – Is it a real warning or a promotional jig?