Refresh Rate? Im Confused; Is This TV 60 Hz Or 120 Hz; Circuitcity & Bestbuy Indicates 60hz while Cnet and amazon..etc says 120 hz? and SonyStyle Doesn't Mentioned That I See. Please Let Me KNow ASAP; Thanks Refresh Rate? Im Confused; Is This TV 60 Hz Or 120 Hz; Circuitcity & Bestbuy Indicates 60hz while Cnet and amazon..etc says 120 hz? and SonyStyle Doesn't Mentioned That I See. Please Let Me... » Read More Refresh Rate? Im Confused; Is This TV 60 Hz Or 120 Hz; Circuitcity & Bestbuy Indicates 60hz while Cnet and amazon..etc says 120 hz? and SonyStyle Doesn't Mentioned That I See. Please Let Me KNow ASAP; Thanks « Show Less
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even though its just 60 hz I am not see the blur or the blockyness I have seen on other tvs 1-2 years ago. This is even hooked up to my computer playing the latest games and im happy with it. Its great! I watched the Steelers win again on this tv and it was awsome. I did not experience any motion related problems that I could tell or remember anything like that that irritated me. I am a little picky and after only 3 weeks owning the superbowl to me was a big test and this little 32 inch xbr6 passed as far as im concerned.
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It is 60hz. I can certainly understand your confusion. Please, read the rest of the responses for more info. SonyStyle was very disappointly and cleverly not very clear about this feature in this tv, which is unfortunate for a company of its stature.
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BTW...yesterday I was in BB and Sony has just released a 32" XBR9 1080p with 120hz Motionflow technology... and it is up on the Sony Style website.. so much for what the salesman tell you that Sony is not going to produce..But compared to the Sony 32" 1080p 60 hz.. I thought the higher priced model with 120hz looked grainy to me. I really didn't see the $200 difference in the (retail price). Perhaps on Blu Ray disc viewing there is a difference.. GLTA
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Again, buyer beware and do your research. This issue has confused a lot of people who expected the XBR series to continue with this feature into the next model year. This is also why the xbr4 costs generally more than the xbr6 in the same size. (For those interested in 120hz, be darned sure to read the fine print if you are looking at LG's Scarlets: 120hz is NOT available in all size models.) Amazon should set a high standard for website shopping and correct the info in their Sony chart. That kind of reliability and integrity would attract more customers who do not want to spend hours bouncing from site to site trying to confirm info at less reliable sites. Again, buyer beware and do your research. This issue has confused a lot of people who expected the XBR series to continue with this feature into the next model year. This is also why the xbr4 costs generally more than the xbr6 in the same size. (For those interested in 120hz, be darned sure to read the fine print if you are looking at LG's Scarlets: 120hz is NOT available in all size models.) Amazon should set a high standard for website shopping and correct the info in their Sony chart. That kind of reliability and integrity would attract more customers who do not want to spend hours... » Read More Again, buyer beware and do your research. This issue has confused a lot of people who expected the XBR series to continue with this feature into the next model year. This is also why the xbr4 costs generally more than the xbr6 in the same size. (For those interested in 120hz, be darned sure to read the fine print if you are looking at LG's Scarlets: 120hz is NOT available in all size models.) Amazon should set a high standard for website shopping and correct the info in their Sony chart. That kind of reliability and integrity would attract more customers who do not want to spend hours bouncing from site to site trying to confirm info at less reliable sites. « Show Less
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I bought a similar Samsung and also thought I was getting a 60 hz picture but in fact, by default it uses the 120 hz. The 60 hz that is shown (I don't recall where that setting is shown) is misleading and does not represent the actual 120 hz that the TV uses by default. Nothing to turn on, you are getting 120 hz. Samsung should be more clear about this but I did track down the issue on their website.
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um im not sure what you mean by refresh rate. like how fast it turn on? pretty quick. be a little more pacific maybe i can answer your question
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This TV has a 60Hz refresh rate. I compared this Samsung LN32B550 with the LG model you mention and I found both are good. However, the colors were more vibrant in the Samsung and there was a 'pop' in the colors. The LG was a little more subdued and not as vivid. Also, I don't recall if the LG swivels or not like the Samsung. If you need more dynamic colors, a punch in the Picture quality, go with the samsung. For me, the 120Hz did nothing to convince me its better than the 60Hz. I really could not tell any difference. People swear there is one, but I cannot tell. They had a demo signal going to all TV's with the 120Hz benefits and you cannot even tell any difference there. Theoretically, the 120Hz should be more cleaner/sharper in fast moving images. But fast moving images are well....fast so you only see them for split seconds. Not much of a difference then since how much can you absorb in that split second ? Video gaming should benefit but again, I don't see any significant improvement here. The 2ms response time is useful for video gaming as it will eliminate ghosting ( i.e. trailing images ) but Samsung's 6ms is good enough. Ideally, anything less than 15-20ms and you're good for video gaming from my experience with LCD refresh rates. Go to your local Best Buy and check it out first. Buy from Amazon if the price is lower, else buy from BestBuy with warranty and all. As is, BB now has no restocking fee when you return a product.
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It is my understanding that TV manufacturers use a variety of ways to achieve the final refresh rate which they include in their advertising. Whether this TV uses a 60Hz panel and a processor or other means to achieve the advertised 120 Hz refresh rate is probably best answered by the manufacturer. What I can tell you is that I have not noticed any problem with motion blur. The on-screen menu has a picture adjustment called "Tru-Motion" which includes a "De-Judder" adjustment with four settings: "Smooth", "Clear", "User", and ""Off". You can experiment with the different settings. My personal opinion is that the picture quality is excellent. It is my understanding that TV manufacturers use a variety of ways to achieve the final refresh rate which they include in their advertising. Whether this TV uses a 60Hz panel and a processor or other means to achieve the advertised 120 Hz refresh rate is probably best answered by the manufacturer. What I can tell you is that I have not noticed any problem with motion blur. The on-screen menu has a picture adjustment called "Tru-Motion" which includes a "De-Judder" adjustment with four settings: "Smooth", "Clear", "User", and... » Read More It is my understanding that TV manufacturers use a variety of ways to achieve the final refresh rate which they include in their advertising. Whether this TV uses a 60Hz panel and a processor or other means to achieve the advertised 120 Hz refresh rate is probably best answered by the manufacturer. What I can tell you is that I have not noticed any problem with motion blur. The on-screen menu has a picture adjustment called "Tru-Motion" which includes a "De-Judder" adjustment with four settings: "Smooth", "Clear", "User", and ""Off". You can experiment with the different settings. My personal opinion is that the picture quality is excellent. « Show Less
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What the heck I purchased because one of my criteria was that it have a 120Hz. If it is 60 then that is totally false advertisement n I will investigate. I have always had superb experience w amazon so this is a concern.
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The refresh rate. For TVs, the refresh rate means nothing. A high refresh rate TV does not guarantee it to be motion blur free. Even for console gaming, there is no advantage to a 120Hz+ TV because the console video games are capped at 60 fps anyway.
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Refresh rate at 120hz is how long it takes (in milliseconds) for the scene to pull up, action, and there is a difference. When two TV's (side by side) receive the same signal, the Toshiba responds faster than that of just a 60hz HDTV. I have two sets side by side (one for DVD recording and playback) so this is a television that will receive the signal and process it faster than the other. Proven to be the case.
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I don't mean to start an argument here but, some LCD and Plasma panels are available with refresh rates of 72Hz and even 120Hz, and as far as I know, 60Hz refresh rates are the norm for almost all HDTV's. Also, CRT is the only technology that can display interlaced video as such, "fixed pixel" displays paint their pictures progressively.
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According to the manual it is only 60 Hz vertical refresh rate. However, it is a very nice smart tv. The speakers are slightly better than most tv's these days. Unless you are a fickle videophile you will like the tv.
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I purchased a samusung 40 led tv. It is a 120 hz according to the box it came in. Also according to samsung customer service reps. But yet on the back of the tv where there is the UL label it says the tv is 60 hz. Noone at samsung seems to know why. I spoke to many of their reps and duh they have no idea why. Does anyone know why there is this difference?
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Hi G.Thomas, Please take a look at this link: http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/tv-video/televisions/lcd-tv/LN52B630N1FXZA/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=forum and click on question "my set says 60hz in upper left hand corner i though the set was a 120hz is there some way to do it? thank you " As the guy explains: A: That's a great question. The processor on the Samsung 120Hz/240Hz units will always display at their respective Hz. Even when the signal is only being transmitted at 60Hz, it will always display at 120Hz/240Hz since the processor is always upconverting the signal. Activating the Auto Motion Plus feature will allow for judder reduction and blurring reduction, depending on what settings you activate. This will enhance your 120Hz/240Hz viewing. The reason you are seeing the 60Hz in the info box is because the info box only displays the signal's actual Hz and screen resolution and not the info of the picture on the screen after the TV processes it. Meaning that the 60Hz you are seeing is the signals actual Hz and not the screen's Hz. Currently there is no way to display the screen's Hz in the info box. -MrSamsung So as long as you have automotion turned on you are getting the full capability of the tv. It does not have anything to do with what signal you are getting from dish.
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To answer your first question, if you read closely on their site the 120 rate is referred to as the "Clear Motion Rate". This is not the refresh rate you're referring to. The software in the tv modifies the picture (not sure of the technical details) and simulates a 120 rate. This is my understanding - I read an article on CNET that described this in more detail. Hope that helps some...
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Refresh Rate is 60 HZ. The following is from a CNET review: The main benefit imparted by a 120Hz refresh rate is the ability to introduce smoothing (dejudder) in the image. If you don't care about adding smoothing -- we think it creates a distasteful, artificial look -- then you'll probably be less interested in 120Hz. The EH6000's higher refresh rate also leads to an improvement in motion resolution, but this benefit is quite difficult for most viewers to discern. Note that Samsung's literature uses the term "Clear Motion Rate" instead of panel refresh rate, and assigns higher "CMR" numbers to each TV (240 for the EH6000 and 120 for the EH5300), but that's basically marketing bunk. Refresh Rate is 60 HZ. The following is from a CNET review: The main benefit imparted by a 120Hz refresh rate is the ability to introduce smoothing (dejudder) in the image. If you don't care about adding smoothing -- we think it creates a distasteful, artificial look -- then you'll probably be less interested in 120Hz. The EH6000's higher refresh rate also leads to an improvement in motion resolution, but this benefit is quite difficult for most viewers to discern. Note that Samsung's literature uses the term "Clear Motion Rate" instead of panel refresh rate, and assigns higher... » Read More Refresh Rate is 60 HZ. The following is from a CNET review: The main benefit imparted by a 120Hz refresh rate is the ability to introduce smoothing (dejudder) in the image. If you don't care about adding smoothing -- we think it creates a distasteful, artificial look -- then you'll probably be less interested in 120Hz. The EH6000's higher refresh rate also leads to an improvement in motion resolution, but this benefit is quite difficult for most viewers to discern. Note that Samsung's literature uses the term "Clear Motion Rate" instead of panel refresh rate, and assigns higher "CMR" numbers to each TV (240 for the EH6000 and 120 for the EH5300), but that's basically marketing bunk. « Show Less
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I spoke online with an LG rep yesterday who told me that the native refresh rate is 60hz. The TV contains software and other features that mimic a refresh rate of 120hz, but this is not the same thing as a native refresh rate of 120hz. This is in keeping with the trend over the last several years of manufacturers artificially bulking up the refresh rate to try to convince you the picture is better.
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I don't have this bluray player but I am buying it for my mother as a Christmas gift. Bluray Players are all 1080p24, or 24 Hz, so there is absolutely no point in having the player send a "120 Hz" signal. The 120hz is to be set on your TV ( I have a 40" 120Hz Samsung and a 240Hz Samsung TV. All the settings on my Bluray, Laptop and desktop computers are all set to 24hz which is the native resolution for the film. You will always get a clean picture setting your Bluray to 24hz as apposed to 60hz. The 120hz is refers to the refresh rate of the TV screen not the Bluray Player. Technically a 120Hz or 240Hz TV should also perform well with 30Hz video material and 60Hz video material, but 24Hz is the Holy Grail of film reproduction. Neither the Blu-ray player or the TV has to perform any special processing (read 3:2 pulldown) to display the image at the panel's native refresh rate. This creates an amazingly natural and filmlike experience at home, on an LCD panel. If your TV has any kind of special motion smoothing features associated with the 120Hz (such as AutoMotion Plus from Samsung), I recommend turning it OFF (if possible) when you watch movies for the most film-like experience. This type of smoothing performs best of sports programming and some other video-based sources. I hope this helps.
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If you are referring to the refresh rate, this set is above average at 240hz. I looked at it a brick & mortar retailer before buying on Amazon