Does 120 hz matter Do you think there is a big difference getting a TV with 120 hz or 65 hz. I do not play video games but am an avid sports fan. Thanks!
166048
Poof is dead-on correct. There is absolutely no merit to the claim that monster cables are necessary for 120Hz refresh rate. It's like claiming that 93 octane gas makes your windshield wipers work more efficiently - there's absolutely no connection. Anyone trying to sell you "mega monstrosity super-duper" cables is either deluded themselves, or trying to sell you a high profit margin product.
166049
Poof and Vince, thank you for being voices of reason regarding the hype that is Monster cable. They make a nice cable, but also a nice profit margin...The blur could also be due to the way the broadcast was recorded. A fast ball is a fast ball, and if the video equipement is not recording at a high enough frame rate, you are going to get blur.
166050
Can't you just shut off the automotion? Doesn't that make the TV equal to a 60mhz with no blur?
166051
this is from cnet"The big step-up feature for this series is a 120Hz refresh rate, which is said to cut down on the motion blur sometimes seen by sharp-eyed viewers in fast-moving scenes -- although in our tests of 60Hz LCDs, motion blur hasn't been an issue."
166052
Yes, You are right my man. My $2.00 + Shipping Amazon Hdmi Cable is giving me a perfect picture. If you needed Monster Cables @ $200.00 each then a person would need to spend $1,000.00 for cables to get all his toys hooked up... I think I will spend $10 and use the other $990.00 on a good sound system.. Ho! Ho! Ho! and have a Samsung Christmas......
166053
Yes, after contacting Sumsung CS, (1-800-samsung), I upgraded to firmware 2004 (as of Nov 14, 2007), still see motion blur for fast-moving balls, very dissapointing so far, the 120 Hz seems too much hype
166054
Yes, game mode does remove much of the blur. Thanks. Since 120hz is off for game mode,I feel cheated by the marketing of the 120Hz technology. Maybe Samsung has notimplemented it correctly.
1891924
One is 120hz and the other is 240hz...this is the refresh rate..in other words the higher the number the faster. If a car speeds by or someone turns their head quickly there may or may not be a "ghost". I have the 6100 with 120hz and it's perfect. Juat make sure to get a high speed HDMI cable. the cable Amazon recommends is fine. Very happy with the tv.
1467602
if you are a heavy gamer then stick to the 240 hz. the 120 hz is good but not enough for a heavy gamer.
1135963
Let me put it this way....Electricity in the USA is 60Hz. When you turn a light on, it actually has a flickering power. DO you see light bulbs flickering on and off? OF course not. The human eye see's 60Hz as "always on". So then what does 120Hz do? It may clear up video a little, but nothing more, and your results may vary. (Everyone's eyes are different). So enter 240 Hz. .... YOU CAN NOT SEE ANY DIFFERENCE FROM 120 TO 240hz. Period. It is so far beyond the human visual capacity its not funny. So 240 Hz is a MARKETING GIMMIC to charge you more.
1524091
I don't believe what they're talking about is broadcast signal. The difference between 60 and 120 Hz in the LCD world is the refresh rate speed of the TV processor. In other words at 60 Hz fast moving charactors get grainy and then smooth again when they stop. At 120 Hz this does not happen. In my opinion it is worth the extra cost because your not actually getting the true HD experience when fast moving objects fuzz out during movement. You can actually get this 120 Hz option for about 600 more dollars and it's well worth it if you can afford it. Unfortunately, I didn't have the luxury of knowing this bit of important information before I purchased my TV and now regretting it. I don't believe what they're talking about is broadcast signal. The difference between 60 and 120 Hz in the LCD world is the refresh rate speed of the TV processor. In other words at 60 Hz fast moving charactors get grainy and then smooth again when they stop. At 120 Hz this does not happen. In my opinion it is worth the extra cost because your not actually getting the true HD experience when fast moving objects fuzz out during movement. You can actually get this 120 Hz option for about 600 more dollars and it's well worth it if you can afford it. Unfortunately, I didn't have the luxury of... » Read More I don't believe what they're talking about is broadcast signal. The difference between 60 and 120 Hz in the LCD world is the refresh rate speed of the TV processor. In other words at 60 Hz fast moving charactors get grainy and then smooth again when they stop. At 120 Hz this does not happen. In my opinion it is worth the extra cost because your not actually getting the true HD experience when fast moving objects fuzz out during movement. You can actually get this 120 Hz option for about 600 more dollars and it's well worth it if you can afford it. Unfortunately, I didn't have the luxury of knowing this bit of important information before I purchased my TV and now regretting it. « Show Less
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Unless your a real techie, the 120hz refresh is fine. I rate it a 9 out of 10! True the 240is definately an improovement but stil to pricey for me. The 120hz referh pic is great! Ocasionally you can see it too slow and wish you had the 240hz. However not enough to justify the cost.
1898779
Just from looking quickly, I think it is simply that this tv is 240MHZ where mine is 120 if I remember correctly. The only other thing might be that it is a newer model. Unsure of that though. Other than that they look very similar and I have been extremely happy with my television. Some things to work through, but that is the joy of technology and newer technology. The smart features have been very cool and great for entertainment.
1050159
I want to but the LN46A630 and want to ensure that I get the correct HDMI cable that will support 120 HZ, etc. So what exact product should I get? When folks reply, please give the model # so I know what to get. Thanks!
370121
It really depends. Nowadays, there are TV manufacturers which releases 120Hz TV. Means that the refresh rate is double compared to the 60Hz. The real difference or he most noticeable between the two is when watching fast action like sports or car racing on HD. Watching non-HD broadcast, under 60Hz images are just the same with 120Hz. Bottomline depending on your eyes/brain that can handle images that will look much better, maybe worse or basically no difference at all. Hope this helps. -Ely
1141019
i don't think the 120Hz is going to effect gaming at all. This tv also has a 2.4ms response time so you need not worry even if it's not in game mode (which it has). i just bought this tv for my dad who doesn't game of course. I have a 46" Samsung 60Hz myself. I may have read a few years back about 120Hz effecting gaming so you may want to research that online before you pull the trigger. overall game mode should negate the 120Hz but you should still research this to confirm.
1524087
For TV it is not necessary, unless you have Blu-ray. For computer monitors you want to go for it on the other hand cause it makes a GREAT difference in video games. Actually you kinda get addicted to it... I mean seeing it in 120Hz. Everything looks SOOO SMOOTH. You need a proper high end GPU though.
144355
I'm pretty sure that game mode is still 120hz. However there is a review that states the lag on the TV is less than 10ms.
462025
Take a look at http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6449_7-6792632-1.html as it explains there's a lot more to the 120Hz TVs than just the 120Hz. The real change is in the anti-judder feature which is a personal preference issue. The article is 1.5 yrs old but worth a read.
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Q1: Do you watch sports once per week ??A: Yes, buy a 240 Hz TV.A: No, buy a 60 Hz TV.Q2: Do you sit closer than 8' from the TV ??A: Yes, buy a 52" TV.A: No, buy a 55" TV.I doubt the B-series panels can change the pixels in the 4 ms needed for 240 Hz. A 4 ms response time is EXTREMELY FAST for an LCD display. I am still trying to remember why I had to have a 120 Hz 42LNA850 TV. I certainly don't get any benefits from the 120 Hz. I know why I bought the 52" panel - half the programs only use 40-46" of this giant picture because of letterboxing !!! Q1: Do you watch sports once per week ??A: Yes, buy a 240 Hz TV.A: No, buy a 60 Hz TV.Q2: Do you sit closer than 8' from the TV ??A: Yes, buy a 52" TV.A: No, buy a 55" TV.I doubt the B-series panels can change the pixels in the 4 ms needed for 240 Hz. A 4 ms response time is EXTREMELY FAST for an LCD display. I am still trying to remember why I had to have a 120 Hz 42LNA850 TV. I certainly don't get any benefits from the 120 Hz. I know why I bought the 52" panel - half the programs only use 40-46" of this giant picture... » Read More Q1: Do you watch sports once per week ??A: Yes, buy a 240 Hz TV.A: No, buy a 60 Hz TV.Q2: Do you sit closer than 8' from the TV ??A: Yes, buy a 52" TV.A: No, buy a 55" TV.I doubt the B-series panels can change the pixels in the 4 ms needed for 240 Hz. A 4 ms response time is EXTREMELY FAST for an LCD display. I am still trying to remember why I had to have a 120 Hz 42LNA850 TV. I certainly don't get any benefits from the 120 Hz. I know why I bought the 52" panel - half the programs only use 40-46" of this giant picture because of letterboxing !!! « Show Less
1093284
Use 120Hz to watch movies and regular TV. The 240Hz is for watching sports with high motion. It really comes down to personal preference once you watch for a while you will figure out what bothers you about both rates. The new TVs allow you to turn the features off in the menu structure. There is only about a 30% improvement from 120Hz to 240Hz. You have to experience it to make a decision. Go to a big box store and make the change in the menu to allow you to see the difference.
1604855
Everyone will have varying opinions on this. Personally I'd go for the 120hz.The best advice is to go view each of these TVs and go with the one you like best.
2138082
How I understand it is that the 120hz refresh rate is an internal feature. The television signal you receive only comes into your TV at 60hz, but your television can internally smooth it out to 120hz. So, your display is only going to show what is coming into the tv, which is 720p, 60hz, 1080i, 60hz, etc.