This Lenovo laptop is flicker free BUT......

mosala

Lenovo laptop IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 9 16" 161MH9. (16/512 Just received this. Spent a day on it and do not feel sick. It has a Flicker Free Certificate.

However, it has a facial recognition feature which is an infrared lazer. You need a password to activate it. Should I be concerned that it may still emit a lazer into my eyes, even if not activated by password. Is this possible and would it cause damage to me eyes please?

Zodios

mosala ,I personally have similar issue but with Apple Face Id technology.

mosala

Zodios My friends are laughing at me, but I have found several people who think the same. How can we be sure it is not still trying to connect without the password. Let's hope someone can reassure us.

moonpie

Cover the IR sensor with tape.

mosala

Yeah I did think of that, but figured that the lazer, being strong, would still go through that! :/ Am I being paranoid?

cooldudz

mosala honestly really possible it can go through tape consider things like red light therapy can penetrate into tissue. lasers usually are stronger too.

moonpie

mosala You can see IR with your smartphone camera. Tape will block it.

No it isn't a "lazer" and yes you are being absolutely paranoid.

reaganry

still good? Lenovo laptop IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 9 16" 161MH9

mosala

reaganry

Yes, no problem with feeling sick or anything, so thumbs up for the flicker free thing. I am gonna send it back though because of the IR Sensor is always on. I tried to uninstall it, but it won't do so. If the sensor does not bother you then this laptop maybe worth a try for you.