Toshiba announced the Qosmio F755 3D laptop on Tuesday, describing it as “the world’s first laptop capable of displaying glasses-free 3D and 2D content at the same time on one screen.”

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levision pictures or video games. Anyone who
has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other
Health Risks of World’s First Glasses-Free 3D symptom linked to an epileptic condition, or
Laptop has a family history of epilepsy, should contact
a health care provider before using the 3D
function.”
That disclaimer footnote then points to another
more lengthy disclaimer on Toshiba’s website en-
titled, “3D Viewing: Important Safety Information,”
in which another list of health risks continues. The
first point on the list is especially poignant:
“If you or any viewer experiences the fol-
lowing symptoms or any other discomfort
from viewing 3D video images, stop viewing
and contact your health care provider: Convul-
sions, Eye or muscle twitching, Loss of awa-
Toshiba announced the Qosmio F755 3D laptop on reness, Altered vision, Involuntary movements,
Tuesday, describing it as “the world’s first laptop Disorientation, Eye Strain, Nausea/Vomiting,
capable of displaying glasses-free 3D and 2D content Dizziness, Headaches, Fatigue.”
at the same time on one screen.”
Priced at $1,700, the laptop will be available in mid-
The press release proudly featured the laptop specs August. One can’t help but wonder if consumers will
in the body of the text, but other seemingly mi- be paying attention to these small details relating to
nute details — such as potential health risks of 3D their health when deciding to purchase the latest
viewing, in this case — were kept in the footnotes. in technological wonders.
One footnote stated:
It can be argued that these health risks apply for
“Due to the possible impact on vision develop- any type of 3D viewing — even so, should they be
ment, viewers of 3D video images should be relegated to the footnotes?
age 6 or above. Children and teenagers may
be more susceptible to health issues associated What are your thoughts on how tech companies
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with viewing in 3D and should be closely su- should disclaim health risks regarding use of their
pervised to avoid prolonged viewing without products? And is owning a 3D laptop worth risking
rest. Some viewers may experience a seizure your health? Let us know in the comments below.
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