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Posted by: Nick73
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A 120hz tv just allows you to actually see 120 frames per second, of course your eyes can see more than that, basically, if you get 120 frames on 60 hz, compared to 120 frames on 120 hz, there is a huge difference, it feels a-lot more silky smooth, sort of like an old CRT monitor
the problem is, you won't be getting 120 frames, as this is some simple casual console game with a locked up console
But, i'm sure you can benefit from a 120 hz television, movies will run smoother, certain games will definitely run smoother, but make sure you're not buying a piece of crap, try and buy something under 20 ms delay (please be aware, if you ever see something that says 5 ms delay or below, it's complete bull-blam!-, we don't have the tech yet to get below 15 ms on these lcd/ plasma screens
Anyway, buy the screen, it will feel more smooth.. but you're going to burn a hole in your pocket
Do you know a good website that has input lag times? By the way I heard that sharp, LG use something called an xgen panel display that helps input lag. I think sony uses the same thing but the site I go to told me that the sony xgen panels actually had more input lag than sharp and LG's xgen had less than sharp.
Oh yes i do, now, i'm assuming you're buying a television, and not a computer monitor, so i'm going to link you directly to the television comparison part of this site
Basically, it will display everything from input lag, contrast ratio, viewing angle, ghosting, everything you can need and want to know...
http://www.digitalversus.com/duels.php?ty=10
Enjoy your search, by the way, try and find a television that has 120 hz and isn't an LCD, it may be harder to find, but trust me, if you're serious about gaming, it's the only way to go..
If you're not serious, but just want a better experience, then go for the lcd/plasma by all means
[Edited on 08.20.2010 10:48 PM PDT]