hd tv 60mhz or 120mhz?

[UncleMo]

I'm about to get a small HD TV for PS3 programming, I believe. The TV will be used for a PC an PS3 usage. Any tips on what I should look for? The one I want is @ Walmart, is 60hz or 60mhz, and I don't know if I should actually be getting a 120mhz one. Also, is only one PC input ok?

Same question in the event I get a bigger sized one HD TV, only, I won't be using it for PC.

[Afrikan]

Re: hd tv 60mhz or 120mhz?

for the PC monitor get the one that is 120hz...it will be 3D ready for your PC games and movies.....and if when Sony updates its firmware next year for the PS3 for 3D gaming and movies...it will be useful for your 3D PS3 games....

they have shown a "baseball" game made by Sony running in 3D...at one of the conventions.. I don't believe it was playable....but there were 3D playable games such as WipeoutHD and other games....

also, imo, 120hz monitors/TVs make some games run smoother....

so if you get a chance get a 120hz monitor and TV.

most new monitors now have HDMI...you either need HDMI for your monitor or DVI....a VGA (PC input) will not work.

I'm no tech expert, so hopefully someone will chime in as well.

[Blaise]

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I own a 120hz tv, and when playing games espcially there's a noticeable difference when compared to 60hz. They run smoother. Actually it looked weird to me @ first, players looked and moved "funny". Then I started to noticed that I was seeing "more" of the animation. Regular tv looked "funny" too. But I can't go back to a 60hz tv, games don't look as good now

[RoyalBoyle78]

Re: hd tv 60mhz or 120mhz?

I'm about to get a small HD TV for PS3 programming, I believe. The TV will be used for a PC an PS3 usage. Any tips on what I should look for? The one I want is @ Walmart, is 60hz or 60mhz, and I don't know if I should actually be getting a 120mhz one. Also, is only one PC input ok?

Same question in the event I get a bigger sized one HD TV, only, I won't be using it for PC.

don't waste the money on a 60hz, they are so yesterday.

[UncleMo]

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Thank you. Maybe that is why you are able to get a cheap HD TV because it is 60mhz.

[RoyalBoyle78]

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Thank you. Maybe that is why you are able to get a cheap HD TV because it is 60mhz.

yup, I mean they still look good, but if your going to spend, just spend for a 120hz

[GAMEC0CK2002]

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don't waste the money on a 60hz, they are so yesterday.

Easier to say when money isn't an issue

A good 60Hz HDTV is going to be night and day difference better than what most people are coming from.

An unless you have a 1080P, 120Hz tv sitting next to it, most would be happy with their purchase.

I guess it all comes down to the buyer and whether it's worth the premium price tag.

Or you could always just get a plasma.
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Regarding 120Hz
It does a great deal to cut down on motion induced artifacts – especially with fast motion scenes. It decreases motion lag and judder. However, there are nasty side effects you should know about. When viewing film and broadcast programming in 120Hz/240Hz we see unwanted background noise introduced. Many of the tricks movie producers and programmers employ to create depth and give background information a background look are unraveled and what results is a distracting lack of depth. Cinematography is impaired. In some film reproduction, the background set becomes so clear that you can see the cheap tricks used in the studio to create an effect of say stones in the background.

With 120Hz/240Hz you can see that they are plastic. It causes unnatural appearance of the image popping out of the background especially in when foreground characters are moving slowly. You might think this increase in detail of background information is a good thing, but it gives the content a kitschy, plastic, cardboard cutout look that is very unappealing. This is why we only recommend using the 120Hz/240Hz feature for sports programming and gaming where the increased information works to the viewers advantage.

Thus far manufacturers have introduced the 120Hz/240Hz feature as an option that can be turned on and off.

It's a marginal, not revolutionary improvement. In the end, these new specifications in performance allow the LCD manufacturers to mark up the product more while providing a new feature which is there essentially to make up for a serious flaw with LCD technology.

It's the newest and greatest feature to convince you to upgrade. But consider beforehand how much sports programming and gaming you view when considering whether the feature is worth extra - especially in light of the need to turn it off for a majority of viewed programming.

[pk500]

Re: hd tv 60mhz or 120mhz?

Or you could always just get a plasma.

Was just about to say the same thing. Plasmas are 600 mHZ, much deeper blacks and cheaper than LCD's.

But they don't come in the small sizes you want.

Take care,
PK

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: hd tv 60mhz or 120mhz?

Was just about to say the same thing. Plasmas are 600 mHZ, much deeper blacks and cheaper than LCD's.

But they don't come in the small sizes you want.

Take care,
PK

I know there have been at least a few 32 inch plasmas. I know Vizio made them at one point.

[Gotmadskillzson]

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Emerson makes some 42 inch plasmas, they are on sale at Walmart for $448. I am not a fan of plasmas under $1,000 because I have seen a TON of them being returned working at Walmart in the electronics department on a daily basis.

But hey get what you can afford.

[The Chef]

Re: hd tv 60mhz or 120mhz?

Emerson makes some 42 inch plasmas, they are on sale at Walmart for $448. I am not a fan of plasmas under $1,000 because I have seen a TON of them being returned working at Walmart in the electronics department on a daily basis.

But hey get what you can afford.

Im sorry but basing things on price point is ridiculous. My folks have a 42" Samsung Plasma that they got for below 600.00 last year and they havent had one single problem with it, not to mention Samsung is a great brand that makes excellent televisions. You can get a 50" Samsung plasma for 699.99 right now at numerous places, a 42" Panasonic plasma for 549.99 on a few places and both those televisions are excellent as well so even though all 3 fall below your 1,000.00 threshold, I would have no problem owning one myself or suggesting one to someone.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

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Im sorry but basing things on price point is ridiculous. My folks have a 42" Samsung Plasma that they got for below 600.00 last year and they havent had one single problem with it, not to mention Samsung is a great brand that makes excellent televisions. You can get a 50" Samsung plasma for 699.99 right now at numerous places, a 42" Panasonic plasma for 549.99 on a few places and both those televisions are excellent as well so even though all 3 fall below your 1,000.00 threshold, I would have no problem owning one myself or suggesting one to someone.

Agreed. Basing a purchase simply because of price sounds like some old Best Buy sales tactics.

If it costs more, it has to be better. Right.

[ExtremeGamer]

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120hz/240hz is a fad, buzz word. Yeah, there's a difference, but it's not worth going out of your way for. If you find a nice 60hz set, buy it, don't worry about the Joneses. I have a 120hz set, and honestly, it made no difference in my purchase decision.

[ExtremeGamer]

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Agreed. Basing a purchase simply because of price sounds like some old Best Buy sales tactics.

If it costs more, it has to be better. Right.

Or even better, if they add names to the set it has to be better.

"Sony Bravia 240HZ Super LED LCD" has to be better than the "Vizio 240hz LED" right?

Bottom line, when the TV is in your house, you have nothing to compare it to other than your own eye. If it looks good to you, it doesn't matter who makes it or how much it costs, and you'll enjoy it. People get too caught up in this "priced more, better" or "Name brand only" mode.

[bigfnjoe96]

Re: hd tv 60mhz or 120mhz?

I'm about to get a small HD TV for PS3 programming, I believe. The TV will be used for a PC an PS3 usage. Any tips on what I should look for? The one I want is @ Walmart, is 60hz or 60mhz, and I don't know if I should actually be getting a 120mhz one. Also, is only one PC input ok?

Same question in the event I get a bigger sized one HD TV, only, I won't be using it for PC.

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