Special Glasses Forces Gamers to Blink

[Micropat]

What if you need normal glasses. Can these blinkers go on over them. The picture above seems to suggest not but I can't be sure.

 

[mlopinto2k1]

Get contacts ;-)

 

[nekatreven]

I figure their business model isn't really based on direct sale to consumers. These are more intended for when your overzealous government decides gaming is bad.

1. Duct tape to head.
2. Attach anti-tamper trip mine.

 

[mlopinto2k1]

Hmmm, that sounds a little "extremist".

 

[Swivelguy]

Gee, thanks, Tom's Hardware. Now I'm going to be extremely conscious of my BLINKING of all things for probably MONTHS until I forget all about this stupid gizmo.

 

[RADIO_ACTIVE]

[citation][nom]invlem[/nom]Screw gaming, I spend 8 hours a day infront of a computer screen at work, I think companies would find more use for devices such as this than gamers. Reduce eyestrain for the employees.[/citation]
Agreed, I spend 8 hours a day at work in front of sceen under florecent lights looking at mostly a whight screen. At least when gaming the colors change and scenery does as well. I would consider this for work as well.

 

[techtre2003]

I don't think the 5 second interval is enough. I know I don't naturally blink every 5 seconds.

 

[antilycus]

I think its a good idea. The glacoma tests are too evasive on teh brain. This is the best passive agressive approach on new technology I've seen to date. When I play forza my eyes start to hurt because I dont blink while driving.

 

[Timodge]

We must remember these glasses are to STOP PEOPLE GETTING EYE STRAIN. If you don't get eye strain, then you have no need to get them. They're not there for gamers, just because you're a gamer and play a lot. They've been made to stop eye strain.

I get very mild eye strain when working at my computer every now and then and I can put up with it. However, I know that Guitar Hero kills my eyes after an hour or so. If I had to play that for 8 hours a day and had real eye strain I'd consider buying such a device.

 

[agentbb007]

Wow this is good to know. I had no idea you should be blinking every 5 seconds while at your computer. While typing this message I'm blinking like a mad man. Could blinking too much cause some issues?

 

[compulsionnra]

Sadly I focus this much on a computer screen whether with games or at work. These would benefit me if I didn't already have glasses.