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| Australia: 3D TV is here, but you should read the rules |
| 2010-04-12 |
| 3D TV arrives in Australia next week, but soccer fans thinking about watching the game with a beer might want to check the fine print. Samsung today revealed the first range of 3D TVs to go on sale in Australia next week, beating rivals Sony and Panasonic to the shelves. One of the first events to make use of the technology will be the World Cup, with FIFA announcing 25 matches to be filmed in 3D — including Australia's game against Germany on June 13. But if you're planning on watching it with a beer, think again. Viewers under the influence of alcohol are among the list of people warned not to watch 3D TV by Samsung's safety guidelines. Others include pregnant woman, the elderly, those who suffer from epilepsy and those who are sleep deprived. And despite Samsung showing off its new 3D technology with a screening of kids' film Monsters vs Aliens at a press conference in Sydney, children under the age of six are ruled out as well. Click here to read Samsung's safety guidelines The safety guidelines also warn people to be careful where they place their 3D TV in the house because of possible disorientation. "DO NOT place your TV near open stairwells, cables, balconies, or other objects that can be tripped over, run into, knocked down, broken or fallen over," Samsung says. |
| Posted by:tipper |
| #3 You missed the part at the bottom of their screen - Done by trained professionals on a closed circuit. Do not attempt at home. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2010-04-12 12:33 |
| #2 Warning: Pregnant women, the elderly and children under 10 should avoid prolonged exposure to Samsung 3D TV. Caution: Samsung 3D TV may suddenly accelerate to dangerous speeds. Samsung 3D TV contains a liquid core, which, if exposed due to rupture should not be touched, inhaled or looked at. Do not use Samsung 3D TV on concrete. Discontinue use of Samsung 3D TV if any of the following occurs: * Itching * Vertigo * Dizziness * Tingling in extremities * Loss of balance or coordination * Slurred speech * Temporary blindness * Profuse sweating * Heart palpitations If Samsung 3D TV begins to smoke, get away immediately. Seek shelter and cover head. Samsung 3D TV may stick to certain types of skin. When not in use, Samsung 3D TV should be returned to its special container and kept under refrigeration. Failure to do so relieves the makers of Samsung 3D TV, Samsung 3D TV Incorporated, and its parent company Samsung 3D TV Unlimited, of any and all liability. Ingredients of Samsung 3D TV include an unknown glowing substance which fell to Earth, presumably from outer space. Samsung 3D TV has been shipped to our troops in Afghanistan and is also being dropped by our warplanes on Iraq. Do not taunt Samsung 3D TV. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2010-04-12 11:44 |
| #1 After reading the guidelines, why do I get the impression that if I want to watch the damn thing, I will be looking like the guy in clockwork orange? |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2010-04-12 11:18 |