Monday, February 25, 2008

Ultra fast refresh LCD TVs

Samsung LN-T4071F


Yesterday out of boredom, I decided to make a trip over to the local Circuit City to look around. I came expecting to see the same stuff I see everyday but with just slight upgrades and much higher price tags to justify the "new features." I was pleasantly surprised when I came across their display of the 120Hz refresh rate Samsung 46" LCD. It was in some sort of special demo mode where half of the screen was refreshing at 60Hz and half was refreshing at 120Hz.

I stared at that screen thinking "they must've slowed down the motion on the 60Hz side because it looks so choppy compared to the other side." I wasn't about to let myself be fooled by their trickery! But I do have to say the motion on the 120Hz side of the screen was so real and the detail was so great, I can honestly say it was like looking at real people moving around in a room through a window. Of course, that room had spectacular lighting and everybody was beautiful. Even close up, I felt that the 1080p resolution looked better than the neighboring 1080p LCDs. Of course, this was probably because of the ultra-smooth motion and the 25,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

This Samsung TV was an all around winner, and If I ever get an LCD TV, I know what one I'm going to buy. This TV is truly an outstanding example of technology and for the first time I feel like the price is justified, because with all the features this TV has, it is easily leaps and bounds above your average 720p LCD or plasma TV. You should make the trip out to your local Circuit City and see the display for yourself if you don't believe me.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

That TV was so realistic that I felt like I could see all of the stage props and special make-up the actors wore so it felt more like a theatrical performance than a movie :) -Kristin

Jessica said...

the Jessica Fund is now accepting donations to make her dream of owning this tv come true. to change the life of a deserving young woman please send checks to PO BOX .... :-D