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Old 10-22-2010, 10:58 AM   #1
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Matty I'm surprised you of all people should know that electronics are usually out dated pretty quick and the most resent link you gave was over a year old. The other ones are from 2007.

Other then 3D (which is stupid BTW) there is nothing new, get a Panasonic 1080p and you will be all set.
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Old 10-22-2010, 11:05 AM   #2
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Other then 3D (which is stupid BTW) there is nothing new, get a Panasonic 1080p and you will be all set.
I like the Panasonic and I figured what ever I get I want 1080p. What else do you look for in these TV's.
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I like the Panasonic and I figured what ever I get I want 1080p. What else do you look for in these TV's.
DISCLAIMER - someone please chime in if I am completely botching what I'm attempting to explain...

One mistake I made when I bought my Samsung a few years ago was not paying attention to the megahertz, so I got a 40" 1080p with 60Hz and I really wish I had the same TV only with 120HZ. When I'm watching something with a lot of action (ie football highlights that are closer to the action than the normal TV angle) I notice pixelization. Its not the worst thing in the world but it can be annoying.

At the same time, I've heard that 240Hz can make some images look kind of weird. Like if you're watching a movie the screen can give it a weird digital TV feel, if that makes any sense. The only thing about this is that you can turn the refresh rate down when you're watching a movie or regular TV and then turn it back up when you're watching sports.
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Old 10-22-2010, 11:30 AM   #4
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DISCLAIMER - someone please chime in if I am completely botching what I'm attempting to explain...

One mistake I made when I bought my Samsung a few years ago was not paying attention to the megahertz, so I got a 40" 1080p with 60Hz and I really wish I had the same TV only with 120HZ. When I'm watching something with a lot of action (ie football highlights that are closer to the action than the normal TV angle) I notice pixelization. Its not the worst thing in the world but it can be annoying.

At the same time, I've heard that 240Hz can make some images look kind of weird. Like if you're watching a movie the screen can give it a weird digital TV feel, if that makes any sense. The only thing about this is that you can turn the refresh rate down when you're watching a movie or regular TV and then turn it back up when you're watching sports.

My Panasonic plasma TV has 480 Hz...it looks perfect no matter what is on.
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My Panasonic plasma TV has 480 Hz...it looks perfect no matter what is on.
Wow, I didn't even know they made 480Hz.
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Wow, I didn't even know they made 480Hz.
In the Plasma realm they go up to 600 Hz. Is your TV LCD/LED?
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In the Plasma realm they go up to 600 Hz. Is your TV LCD/LED?
Yeah, it's LCD. I got it in 2008 so I don't think I'll be upgrading anytime soon. When I do I'll probably try to go with a 42"-52" LED and at least 120Hz, but probably higher.

I was just reading more about the way plasma work in terms of Hz and I definitely see the pros with plasmas but I'd probably stick with LCD/LED, just as a personal choice.
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My Panasonic plasma TV has 480 Hz...it looks perfect no matter what is on.
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