Will I see motion blur in games w/ a LCD HDTV which claims 120Hz?

Q. I like watching movies and playing PS3 games. I'm considering the new Samsung LED based LCD TV which claims a 120 Hz refresh rate.

A. Motion blur is produced by LCD TVs because of the way they operate.

A LCD TV uses a technique called "Sample & Hold". The video stream is sampled, the image is updated on the screen and then held until the next image is sampled & updated. This "Sample & Hold process" occurs at the refresh rate (50 or 60 times per second (Hz) for the typical LCD TV, 100 or 120 Hz for higher end LCD TVs).

Motion blur occurs because our brains get confused. We see a still image during the "Hold" period and then the image shifts on the next update. Motion blur is created in our brains. You can not capture motion blur on an LCD TV screen with a camera because the blur is not actually on the screen, it's in our brains.

Because motion blur is created in the brain, motion blur varies by the individual's sensitivity to motion blur. Some people see more blur than others.

To remove motion blur from an LCD TV requires that the "Hold" period be reduced below our brain's threshold for the detection of blur. This generally requires a LCD TV to use at least a 240 Hz refresh rate. An LED back lit LCD TV operating at 120 Hz will not remove motion blur from the minds of most people. It will do a good job of removing motion jitter.


Additional Details: C is well meaning but obviously misguided when it comes to LCD motion blur. A LCD TV can NOT eliminate motion blur with fast response time LCDs only. You must eliminate "Sample & Hold" techniques or decrease the "Hold" time.

Plasma TVs do not produce motion blur the way that a LCD TV produces blur because they flash an image and allow the screen to decay to black. Because our brains do not see a fixed image but flashed images, we do not induce blur into the image. Instead, Plasma TVs produce what is called phosphor blur. The green phosphors fade slower than the blue or red phosphors so some people are able to see the green phosphor blur on moving objects on a plasma display panel.

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Cheap place to buy Samsung LN40B650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV?

Q. Where can I find a great deal online for Samsung LN40B650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

A. Samsung LN40B650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

List Price: $1,699.99
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* 40-inch LCD HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution for the sharpest picture possible and red Touch of Color design
* Auto Motion Plus 120Hz for amazingly fluid motion, 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 4ms response time, Wide Color Enhancer 3 for more vivid colors
* Internet@TV online content service from Yahoo!, Flickr, YouTube via your broadband connection; side-mounted USB port for displaying JPEG/MPEG files and listening to MP3 audio
* Inputs: 4 HDMI-CEC, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 PC, 2 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 optical digital audio output
* Includes removable stand; measures 39.2 x 27.8 x 10 inches with stand; 15-watt x 2 bottom mounted speakers with subwoofer

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Will I see motion blur in games w/ a LCD HDTV which claims 120Hz?

Q. I like watching movies and playing PS3 games. I'm considering the new Samsung LED based LCD TV which claims a 120 Hz refresh rate.

A. Motion blur is produced by LCD TVs because of the way they operate.

A LCD TV uses a technique called "Sample & Hold". The video stream is sampled, the image is updated on the screen and then held until the next image is sampled & updated. This "Sample & Hold process" occurs at the refresh rate (50 or 60 times per second (Hz) for the typical LCD TV, 100 or 120 Hz for higher end LCD TVs).

Motion blur occurs because our brains get confused. We see a still image during the "Hold" period and then the image shifts on the next update. Motion blur is created in our brains. You can not capture motion blur on an LCD TV screen with a camera because the blur is not actually on the screen, it's in our brains.

Because motion blur is created in the brain, motion blur varies by the individual's sensitivity to motion blur. Some people see more blur than others.

To remove motion blur from an LCD TV requires that the "Hold" period be reduced below our brain's threshold for the detection of blur. This generally requires a LCD TV to use at least a 240 Hz refresh rate. An LED back lit LCD TV operating at 120 Hz will not remove motion blur from the minds of most people. It will do a good job of removing motion jitter.


Additional Details: C is well meaning but obviously misguided when it comes to LCD motion blur. A LCD TV can NOT eliminate motion blur with fast response time LCDs only. You must eliminate "Sample & Hold" techniques or decrease the "Hold" time.

Plasma TVs do not produce motion blur the way that a LCD TV produces blur because they flash an image and allow the screen to decay to black. Because our brains do not see a fixed image but flashed images, we do not induce blur into the image. Instead, Plasma TVs produce what is called phosphor blur. The green phosphors fade slower than the blue or red phosphors so some people are able to see the green phosphor blur on moving objects on a plasma display panel.

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Cheap place to buy Samsung LN40B650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV?

Q. Where can I find a great deal online for Samsung LN40B650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

A. Samsung LN40B650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

List Price: $1,699.99
Price: $1,444.99 Free Shipping
You Save: $255.00 (15%)

Technical Details

* 40-inch LCD HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution for the sharpest picture possible and red Touch of Color design
* Auto Motion Plus 120Hz for amazingly fluid motion, 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 4ms response time, Wide Color Enhancer 3 for more vivid colors
* Internet@TV online content service from Yahoo!, Flickr, YouTube via your broadband connection; side-mounted USB port for displaying JPEG/MPEG files and listening to MP3 audio
* Inputs: 4 HDMI-CEC, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 PC, 2 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 optical digital audio output
* Includes removable stand; measures 39.2 x 27.8 x 10 inches with stand; 15-watt x 2 bottom mounted speakers with subwoofer

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Is 120Hz normal, good or great for a 4HDMI LCD HDTV?

Q. It is a 52 inch tv

A. 120Hz is great refresh rate for LCD HDTV.It have doubles the frame rate from 60 to 120 frames per second, good for viewing fast motion video
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Looking for customer reviews for Sharp AQUOS LC46BD80U 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV?

Q. Where can I find reviews and opinions online for Sharp AQUOS LC46BD80U 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

A. Opened in 2006, the Sharp LCD television plant in Kameyama, Japan, includes one of the world's largest roof-mounted solar electricity installations. All Sharp factories achieved green status according to international recommendations that combine economic efficiency, social-mindedness and environmental conservation.

At the factories, cogeneration and photovoltaic power generation systems supply approximately one-third of the total energy used. Combined with an on-site fuel cell system that converts energy without combustion, Sharp has reduced CO2 emissions by 40 percent per year. It's Sharp's goal that by 2010, the emissions avoided through the use of Sharp's energy-creating and energy-saving products worldwide will equal their annual global emissions.

All Sharp products are designed and manufactured to virtually eliminate lead, mercury and cadmium.

Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?
HDTV Size chart
With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience.

If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.

* Minimum size = Viewing distance/3
* Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5



Product Description
Are you looking for the perfect entertainment combo? How about combining a Full HD 1080p LCD with a built-in Blu-ray Disc� player? Now your family can enjoy the ultimate in space-saving Full HD video playback featuring Sharp's new Superlucent ASV panel. With optimized display properties, fast response time, and new AQUOS Pure mode, this LC46DB80U provides a stellar picture from disc-to-display all in a single product. For an even better viewing experience check out the LC46BD80U- featuring 10 bit ASV LCD panel and 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced Mode.

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Looking for customer reviews for Sony BRAVIA V-Series KDL-52V5100 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV?

Q. Where can I find reviews and opinions online for Sony BRAVIA V-Series KDL-52V5100 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

A. Customer Reviews
Sony BRAVIA V-Series KDL-52V5100 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Black

9 Reviews
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4 star: (2)
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value for the Money. Great Picture., April 3, 2009
By M. Barnes (Santa Rosa, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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(NOTE: GET THE FIRMWARE UPDATE FROM SONY'S WEBSITE TO UPDATE TO ER3.84-D828 SOFTWARE VERSION. IT IS A MUST TO FIX A PROBLEM WITH THE ADVANCED CONTRAST ENHANCER FEATURE!!) I picked up this TV a couple weeks ago and wanted to really wait and see how it looked before I reviewed it. I replaced an older Sony Hi-Def LCD rear projection 1080i model. The older TV had a good picture, but OMG, the difference is like day and night. I have used it for an XBOX360, a PS3 and with Dish Network Hi-Def receiver/DVR. The standard def is better than most of the other LCD's I looked at but as with all you can see the flaws of the SD picture. This one looks better than most for SD though. First off I'm not sure about the HDMI color space issue another reviewer was talking about, as I did not experience that with my XBOX360 (EDIT: THIS ISSUE DOES EXIST WHEN SETTING THE XBOX360 TO SOURCE OR AUTO. SPECIFY THE COLOR SETTINGS EITHER RGB OR YCBCR AND IT'S FINE) . I have it set to ycbcr and it looks AMAZING! Just make sure and set to ycbcr709 for HD for movies and RGB for games. The PS3 also looks INCREDIBLE! This TV had all the features I wanted and has delivered higher performance and picture than expected. The one thing I was worried about was the fact that it has an 8-bit LCD panel, rather than a 10-bit panel. I was really worried it would have banding or "paint by number" effects. I picked up a copy of Digital Video Essentials (DVE) HD Basics on Blu-Ray to calibrate the TV and to my surprise it included a test for checking for slow processing and for color banding "paint by number" effects. This TV was able to reproduce a perfect gradation in both color and gray scale with ABSOLUTELY no banding or "paint by number" effects whatsoever! I was really impressed. According to DVE an 8-bit panel should be able to do this as long as the processing board is fast enough and good enough quality. These problems are more due to the processing than an 8-bit panel according to DVE. The 10-bit is not necessary if you have adequate processing. After more research I have found that, that is why most higher end manufacturers, like Sony have started using 8-bit panels again in most but their very high end models. After calibrating this TV with DVE the picture is far better than I had ever hoped for, with great black levels and extremely vibrant, true to life color. The off angle viewing is exceptional. The picture morphs a little from extreme side view due to the flat screen, but the contrast and brightness even from almost sideways is awesome! On the last note, the Dish Network receiver/DVR looks great as well. Any problems with the picture was due to the signal from the receiver and not the TV itself. All the HD channels have some compression and it shows, but wouldn't matter how good the TV is for that. DVD, Blu-Ray, XBOX350 and PS3 have absolutely the best picture I have seen on any other LCD. They only thing that could be as good or better is Plasma, but I really wanted a Sony and they only make LCD's now. I am very pleased with my purchase and would highly recommend this TV for anyone. The matte finish is great as I have a lot of ambient lights and side windows in my living room. The only other TV I was considering was the Samsung and the highly reflective, glossy screen just would not work for me. Other than that, the Samsung had an INCREDIBLE picture as well.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, March 19, 2009
By Kevin J. Landymore (San Diego, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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Just picked this up yesterday from the local BB to replace my aging 7 year old Sony 46" rear projection 1080i set with this puppy...

Now that we get MotionFlow @ 120hz on the V series I think this set is a no brainer. If I had the money I would probably choose this over the XBR anyways because i think it's a good value and I honestly can't tell the difference between this and the XBR. I just had to pop in Planet Earth on the PS3 and watch the bird scene from the beginning of Pole to Pole and it's like going from SDTV to HDTV all over again how sharp everything looks now.

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Which TV should I get RCA or Insignia? Both are 46" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV?

Q. Both are 46" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV
If you have to pic one which would it be?
There's a 100 dollar difference for the RCA.

A. BOTH BRAND ARE UNRELIABLE TV.
Insignia are local in house trademarks / brand. TV only sold un USA. all products is by small TV maker in China. use low prices / Low quality parts. failure rate is high. up to 20 % in 3 years. 15 % of TV getting power supply problems in 2 years.you can get the same TV sold in third world countries under other buyer brand .* Some Insignia TV may use LG Korea made LCD display Panel , but sales people told you TV is by LG , beware of this )
RCA . world NO 1 in TV during 60s / 70s . however the USA no 1 Electronics trademark / brand sold to Thomson SA France around 1996 . and Thomson group sold the BRAND name - RCA to China TCL group . all RCA TV manufactures by China TCL. you able to get the same model sold under TCL brand in China or under other Buyer brand in third world countries. because is cheap. but unreliable.
you MAY not need a quality TV. in you mind , just a good TV within you budget.but keeps send TV for repair is FREE during warranty ( even 3 years warranty ) , but case transport / shipping charge and MAY with out TV from 1 to 4 even 6 weeks. because of quality. MAY need to replace LCD display panel in 3/4 years. beware of this issue. ( it make you mad ).
Worth to Paid more for International Brand for quality ( even you don't need ) + reliable ( you need ) .
Samsung and LG TV in quality and reliable .failure rate is 2 % max 3 % in 6-8 years.
there manufactures by own from end to end. use own made LCD display panel. designs back up by 40 years experience R & D team.quality always in control.even TV from Samsung China / Malaysia // LG China. but the oversea factory is 100 % OWN.
Insignia and RCA TV . take high risk . !! try not .
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46 inc big screen . Panasonic Plasma is the best in quality and prices. Plasma always with out motion blur. true / deep dark colours . much better display quality than standard LCD TV. New Panasonic Plasma technologies make easy burn in / over heat not an issue any more. life time is 60,000 hours as good as LCD TV ( better life time than Insignia.RCA LCD TV ) . go for Panasonic 46 ins Plasma TV . best quality . great reasonable prices compare to same screen LCD.
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Can you tell the difference between 60hz and 120hz HDTVs?

Q. I'm looking to buy a new TV, around 40" 1080p for gaming, movies, and sports. It seems you can't buy a 120hz LCD HDTV for under $800 but is it really worth it?

Also, do you notice the difference much between the generic brands and higher end brands?

Thanks in advance to those giving good advice!

A. I believe you will see a big difference between 60 and 120 Hz on a 40" TV. Fast action, like sports, will look more fluid and smooth with a higher refresh rate.

No disrespect intended to Jason, but I think you're better off with a name-brand TV. I run a technical training facility. I have 3 32" LCD TVs with 60 Hz refresh rates side-by-side - Sony, Phillips, and Insignia. The Insignia looks great by itself, but turn on the Sony and Phillips, and the Insignia obviously has a lower picture quality than the others.

When you're in the store looking at TVs, bear in mind that they adjust picture elements to make the picture look the best it can in that environment. Ask the salesperson to adjust the picture back to factory default for each set you are considering. Then you can compare apples to apples. (The picture will be somewhat dull under the lighting in the store. It will look brighter in your living room.)

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Why does my Halo 3 not go full screen when playing with a guest online?

Q. I can use the TVs zoom, but it gets a little distorted and cuts off part of the image. The rest of the game goes full screen, just when I play online.

I have a 46" 1080p 120hz LCD HDTV. It should work I think.

Can someone please help me?

A. Man i have the same question i asked this same question and stupid people thought i was talking about slitscreen people this guy is talking about the sides of the TV gets cut off hes not asking about slit screen. I have a 46 inch LCD HDTV and i asked the same question 10 minutes ago, oh and I think the problem is halo 3 only suits 720p not 1080p

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Will this affect my picture quality?

Q. I just purchased a 42'' LG 1080p 120Hz lcd hdtv... but i've heard that the closer u are to a tv the worse the image will look...the couches are almost 4-5 feet from where the tv will be, will the quality be bad from where we are viewing it
wrong category...sorry!

A. I think that may be true with some of the older tvs, but I haven't heard anything about that being a problem with the newer ones, especially an HD.... Pretty sure you're fine where you are.

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what kind of hdtvs and home theatre u got for ur ps3?

Q. what are the brands of hdtvs u got and home theatre for ps3?
brands HDTV and Resolution u got ?

mine is sony KDL w series 120hz lcd hdtv

ps3 and no home theatre

what about urs?

A. I recommend Sony KDL-32L4000 32in LCD TV..
http://www.dealstudio.com/viewsavings.php?deals_group_id=19&ru=283

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should I buy a brand new Samsung LCD off of craigslist?

Q. It's a samsung 40" flatscreen 1080p 120hz LCD hdtv. It's brand new in the box and never been opened. The warranty is for 1 year on broken parts. For $600. Should I buy this?

A. That price is too good to be trusted.I would say no.The true price of samsung lcd tv 40 1080p 120hz is around $1000
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Question about enhancing the image on my new Samsung flat screen.?

Q. I just a purchased a Samsung 1080p, 120hz, LCD HDTV. I was wondering if anybody had any tips on how to enhance the image on the tv. I have the HDMI cable already. I hope somebody can give me some great tips.
Thanks ahead of time!

A. http://www.wowvision.tv/
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