Why 47LW6500 (240Hz) is cheaper than LG Infinia 47LW5600 (120Hz) Why 47LW6500 (240Hz) is cheaper than LG Infinia 47LW5600 (120Hz)?
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Amazon has a LOW PRICE GUARANTEE on this item 47LW6500. So if things are cheaper on black Friday or within 2 weeks of the purchase, Amazon will refund the difference to your account.
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I spoke with an LG rep online and here's what they had to say: "This unit model 42LN5400 is TruMotion 120 Hz. It isn't native 120 Hz. There is no audio visual device that outputs more than 60Hz on market, that's why TruMotion is video software on the TV that doubles frames. TruMotion is video processing software. TruMotion up-converts the input video by creating new frames to create smoother motion." No device on the market that outputs more than 60Hz?? Draw your own conclusions. I bought this tv but am thinking of returning it - unopened.
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There's a promotion going for the LN46B750. Amazon is currently selling it for $1,999.99. Input coupon code, "SAMTV300" and it drops to $1,699.99. I'm pissed because yesterday I picked up an LN46A860 from Crutchfield for $1,579.99 with 1% FW cashback. It already shipped, bleh. Specs wise, seems like everything is the same except that the LN46B750 introduces 240Hz motion and Internet@TV (Yahoo!, YouTube, Flickr, etc.). Also, the LN46B750 has a charcoal ToC while the LN46A860 has a dark blue one. Moreover, I haven't come across a review that details the performance of the 240Hz motion.
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5 vs. 4 wavelength backlight means better color reproduction. 120hz refresh rate means less judder/smoother motion on fast moving action scenes. 15,000 vs. 10,000 Dynamic contrast ratio means deeper blacks (ie, see more picture detail in dark areas of image). I think those are the main differences and justify the higher selling price (but perhaps not to the tune of $1,000-$2,000....$500 difference would be more realistic)
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I'm also trying to decide between the two. Only difference seems to be that the 52b750 is 240hz instead of 120hz for the 55b650. I think that has something to do with response time. Hoping that we can get responses indicating whether or not the average person can notice the difference when watching tv. I would rather spend an extra $100 for a larger tv but wonder if I would be missing out on a better picture with the 240hz.
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it must matter because samsung 480hz 65" is 5999, and vizio 120hz is 3999. why the 2000 difference?
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Not to be rude but Hank really doesn't know what he is talking about. First point: " Both LED and LCD televisions can have 120 hz, 240hz, and even 480 hz and in this case both tv's are 120 hz. Refresh rates are the same so "clarity" from refresh rates will be identical. Second: He says he will never buy a "straight up lcd tv." that's ok but he says he will buy one with LED or LED/LCD. Unless he is looking at a 4inch screen, they will all be LCD backlit withe LEDs. oLED technology in TV's is years away. My thoughts: Both these TV's have their ups and downs. The 630 is thicker and more power hungry but will have a more uniform picture (which if you are in low light situations is better). The 6300 LED/LCD is slim, "cool", better contrast ratio, green, (more expensive) BUT (and a big but) will be brighter around the edges than the center. This is the problem with "budget" LED/LCDs. Most edge lit LED/LCD TVs have this problem. To avoid it and get the best of both worlds one would need to buy one with Local Dimming. This is where the LEDs are placed behind the entire screen, not just the edges. It is a true difference maker. Not that the prices for TV's with Local Dimming are substantially higher (unless you buy the new outstanding Vizio models). Either way, if you don't mind spending a little more and getting a little less with picture uniformity, go with the 6300.
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Well, Mark I'm sitting here wondering the exact same thing. Is 120hz worth it? Matte or shiny? Why is the 4069 scarce in stores? Should I trust Eagle delivery? Should I pay hundreds more to just pick it up at a store? Why is the 4071 $200 more and 4" wider? Or maybe go $300 less with last year's 4065? Sorry I have more questions and no answers.
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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.
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I have the 55" LM6700 not the 47" but I have noticed that it does appear to be 60hz instead of the advertised 120hz. This doesn't bother me too much because I dislike the way 120 hz. looks. TruMotion is horrible.
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The only other motion that I can compare this particular television to is the LG 240hz motion and I think the LG does a much better job than this particular Toshiba. I love this television for the price I paid. I spent under $900 for this television and at this point in time I couldn't see spending anymore than I spent on this particular television.
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I know this will have no factor on the LG set the author got but CNET says the LG 42LV5500 is better. I don't know why but I just checked the price(12/30/2011 at 6:30PM PT) It's selling at $719 here on Amazon. I great value!
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You are say the 5271 does not have "true" 120Hz technology. What does that mean?Does the new A650 have "true" 120Hz technology or do I have to get a different brand?
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I believe (one of) reason(s) the TN models is cheaper is because it's only 30hz, which will be horrible for gaming!
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The refresh rate is actually (probably, hard to get a definitive answer) 120hz; Samsung uses a technology they call "clear motion" to provide what they consider the equivalent of a 240hz refresh rate. Some other manufacturers do likewise (using either the same or different technology) to claim a larger refresh rate; for example LG calls theirs "TruMotion". The technology is beyond me, but if you'd like more details do a search for "refresh rate", or ask (in a search engine) a question like "what is Clear Motion refresh rate". I know CNET.com does a fairly detailed explanation. Both they and Consumer Reports cautions on taking these claims at face value as in their reviews they say they commonly see some tv's w/lower claimed refresh rates having a better pic (less fast action blur) than other tv's w/higher claimed refresh rates. It sucks, but we're stuck with this goofy arrangement and at the mercy of the manufacturers claims.
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No logical reason. One can only guess that Samsung is hoping people gauge product quality and value by how high the price is. (ex. the more expensive the item, the better it is). However, you are right that the new 650 & 750 series are better than the LNT series in many ways. Advice: only buy the LNT4071 if it is at least $150 cheaper. Otherwise invest in the 650 or the 750.
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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.