[by David Katzmaier, CNET]

Last month we blogged Samsung’s announcement of the inclusion of a free pair of 3D glasses with 2011 Samsung 3D TVs purchased after April 24th. Since then we have received numerous reports, via email and in the comments section of the original article, from customers who bought a qualifying TV yet didn’t get free glasses.

We passed a few of those reports along to Samsung’s reps, who at the time told us they were unaware of the situation. On May 11 we were told that Samsung would be issuing a statement “shortly.”

Today Samsung has set up a web site to address those customers. If you didn’t get your glasses, feel free to click through and claim them.

The promotion currently runs through June 25th (although the company mentions a succeeding promotion that, we’re guessing, will include free 3D glasses as well) and requires purchase from an authorized retailer. Here’s the full press release.

See the original post here:  http://news.cnet.com/samsung-makes-good-on-free-3d-glasses-promotion/8301-17938_105-20064252-1.html

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Press Release (see the original post here:  http://www.samsungusanews.com/2011/05/samsung-delivers-on-3d-glasses-promotion/]

SAMSUNG DELIVERS ON 3D GLASSES PROMOTION

Samsung to provide 3D glasses directly to consumers who

purchased a 2011 3D TV after April 24, 2011, and who have not yet received glasses

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J., May 19, 2011 – Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today is announcing the launch of a new site which will allow the company to directly fulfill its previously announced free 3D glasses promotion, which offered two pairs of 3D glasses with all consumer purchases of 2011 model Samsung 3D TVs purchased during the promotion period.

Samsung values its customers and is committed to delivering a great consumer experience.  For those consumers who purchase a 2011 Samsung 3D TV from an authorized Samsung retailer between April 24, 2011 and June 25, 2011, and do not otherwise receive 3D glasses from that retailer (either as part of the 3D glasses promotion or as part of a 3D Starter Kit provided by the retailer with select TV models), Samsung will provide two pairs of 2011 3D battery glasses directly to the consumer.

The “two free glasses” promotion will end June 25, 2011. Details for a new 3D glasses promotion will be announced prior to June 26^th.

To make a claim, eligible customers should visitwww.samsung.com/us/3Dglasses. All claims must be submitted within 90 days of purchase and must include proof of purchase.  See site for additional rules and details.

Samsung also has lowered prices on its complete line of glasses as of May 1.Revised pricing follows.

Samsung’s 3D Active technology delivers a no-compromise 3D experience. Unlike other approaches to 3D, Active 3D Technology delivers up to double the resolution for an immersive, Full HD image (1080p picture for each eye), a wider viewing angle and no black lines interfering with the picture.