3D TV Sets Aren't Great For Drinkers, Kids, Pregnant Women Or The Elderly
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If James Cameron, Nintendo and Sony have anything to say about it, 3D is the future not just of movies, but of gaming as well. I wonder, though, if they'd read the safety guidelines before getting so carried away.
With Samsung's line of 3D television sets now on the market, their accompanying safety information has now been made public. and the number of restrictions placed on their use make Nintendo president Satoru Iwata's concerns (http://kotaku.com/5459385/nintendo-president-pooh-poohs-apple-ipad-3d-technology) over the effects of long-term 3D gaming (the kind that uses glasses, of course, not his own company's glasses-free approach) seem entirely valid.
Among the limitations placed on the use of a 3D TV set include:
"Children and teenagers may be more susceptible to health issues associated with viewing in 3D and should be closely supervised when viewing these images. Children under the age of six should not view 3D TV."
"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."
"Viewing 3D television may also cause motion sickness, perceptual after effects, disorientation, eye strain and decreased postural stability. It is recommended that users take frequent breaks to lessen the potential of these effects. If your eyes show signs of fatigue or dryness or if you have any of the above symptoms, immediately discontinue use of this device and do not resume using it for at least thirty minutes after the symptoms have subsided."
"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."
So kids under 6 are out. Anyone drinking is out. Pregnant women are out, as are the elderly. Anyone playing for extended periods needs to take frequent breaks. It can cause headaches and dizziness.
Those are some serious impediments to, you know, enjoying video games, especially the extended play and alcohol bits. They're not concrete bannings by any means, and are fuelled as much by a desire for Samsung to cover its arse as they are from genuine health concerns, but still. They're not there for the fun of it, either.
Here's hoping these are early problems associated with early iterations of 3D hardware, and/or the result of 3D TV manufacturers being overly-cautious, or these things are going to go out of style faster than a Laser-Disc wearing pants made out of Betamax tapes.
:D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 13, 2010, 09:21:00 AM
3D TV Sets Aren't Great For Sambo, Diablo, Tara Or Sarge ;D
FIXED
lol old people! :D
i never really understood the whole 3D fascination. i once went to a 3D theater to watch a shark movie at our local aquarium. it was lifelike, but i also got a headache from it. i think playing gears in 3D for four hours would make my eyes ooze from their sockets
I get headaches too from watching 3D.
3D isn't even interesting.
Quote from: TaraJayne on April 18, 2010, 08:33:35 PM
I get headaches too from watching 3D.
3D isn't even interesting.
Agree completely, even if you are a bit gingerist ;D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 18, 2010, 08:39:40 PM
Quote from: TaraJayne on April 18, 2010, 08:33:35 PM
I get headaches too from watching 3D.
3D isn't even interesting.
Agree completely, even if you are a bit gingerist ;D
I was joking. You know I don't mean it
Quote from: TaraJayne on April 18, 2010, 08:40:45 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on April 18, 2010, 08:39:40 PM
Quote from: TaraJayne on April 18, 2010, 08:33:35 PM
I get headaches too from watching 3D.
3D isn't even interesting.
Agree completely, even if you are a bit gingerist ;D
I was joking. You know I don't mean it
Sometimes I have my doubts :(
Everyone is gingerist... god damn squirrels :D
I love it when a ginger turns around and says 'No! Im strawberry blonde!'
It's like no, your just a ginger that's in denial ;D
To all the gingers out there! Keep it real! yo bin tango'd 8)
Quote from: Astrex on April 19, 2010, 12:32:42 PM
Everyone is gingerist... god damn squirrels :D
I love it when a ginger turns around and says 'No! Im strawberry blonde!'
It's like no, your just a ginger that's in denial ;D
To all the gingers out there! Keep it real! yo bin tango'd 8)
SAY IT LOUD - GINGER AND PROUD ;D
I just watched Clash of the Titans in 3D, it was nauseating
Quote from: Failed on April 19, 2010, 08:21:34 PM
I just watched Clash of the Titans in 3D, it was nauseating
Getting old now... better take it easy, take a trip down to spec savers :D
Quote from: Astrex on April 20, 2010, 10:23:51 AM
Quote from: Failed on April 19, 2010, 08:21:34 PM
I just watched Clash of the Titans in 3D, it was nauseating
Getting old now... better take it easy, take a trip down to spec savers :D
It'll be a few years before you can watch it, as it's rated 12 :P
Quote from: Failed on April 20, 2010, 10:37:03 AM
Quote from: Astrex on April 20, 2010, 10:23:51 AM
Quote from: Failed on April 19, 2010, 08:21:34 PM
I just watched Clash of the Titans in 3D, it was nauseating
Getting old now... better take it easy, take a trip down to spec savers :D
It'll be a few years before you can watch it, as it's rated 12 :P
Not if I take my mum with me!
Quote from: Astrex on April 20, 2010, 10:41:47 AM
Quote from: Failed on April 20, 2010, 10:37:03 AM
Quote from: Astrex on April 20, 2010, 10:23:51 AM
Quote from: Failed on April 19, 2010, 08:21:34 PM
I just watched Clash of the Titans in 3D, it was nauseating
Getting old now... better take it easy, take a trip down to spec savers :D
It'll be a few years before you can watch it, as it's rated 12 :P
Not if I take my mum with me!
Dude you don't need your mum just take your latest sexual conquest :D
that's a lovely set up TJ, now all we need is someone with a really dirty mind to bat that one right out the park :P
Yeah I know. :-[
As if by magic.....
Latest sexual conquest? he still has to prove that Madam Palm and her 5 lovely daughters are old enough.
I don't even get it? ???
Clocked it! he's talking about my hand!
and at least I can still get it up and not shoot dust out of my cock
BLAM! ;D
Quote from: Astrex on April 20, 2010, 12:48:25 PM
and at least I can still get it up and not shoot dust out of my cock
LOL.
Would explain why Mrs Sarge always has a nasty caugh....(Sorry)
Quote from: sambo on April 20, 2010, 06:22:12 PM
Quote from: Astrex on April 20, 2010, 12:48:25 PM
and at least I can still get it up and not shoot dust out of my cock
LOL.
Would explain why Mrs Sarge always has a nasty caugh....(Sorry)
SNAP! tag team brother!!! :D