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Still Doin Time
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LED/LCD TV Tech-Question
I am fairly sure I am ready to pull the trigger on a new 55" LG LED/LCD TV from Best Buy. so two questions:
1) This is a 240hz set which is @$300.00 higher than the next LG model with with 120hz - Is the difference in refresh rate at that speed really noticeable? (Especially for $300 more?) 2) Best Buy says that every LCD TV needs to be "calibrated" for (@$250) additonal for optimal performance - I say BS I can follow the manual for optimal settings per manufacturer through the guide-setup option. Advice please.................
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11-12-2009, 11:34 AM
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I can't tell the difference in refresh rates.
You can buy a $30 DVD to calibrate your TV yourself. They are charging you $250 for $20 worth of work. It's just like their "insurance" in that they are overcharging you for the service by over 1000%.
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Please elaborate on the DVD
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11-12-2009, 11:43 AM
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Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Monster-ISF-HDTV-Calibration-Wizard/dp/B000EEXEIW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1258058762&sr=8-1 BTW, I could tell the difference between 60 hz and 120 hz, but I can no longer tell the difference above 120 hz. I used to up the refresh rate on all of my work computers as high as they would go...
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11-12-2009, 11:46 AM
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No I think the BB tech guy uses some hand-held device to calibrate..............?? Anyone know this??
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The guy who installed my cable tweaked a couple of the settings on my tv and it looks fantastic. I would not spend $250 to have someone calibrate it.
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11-12-2009, 01:28 PM
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If you can use a remote control, you can calibrate your TV.
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I'm waiting for OLED. The "LED" TVs of today are really LCD with LED backlighting.
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I had the first creative labs mp3 player that had an OLED screen.... It was tiny and absolutely stunning.... |
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11-12-2009, 01:59 PM
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Just remember, the 'refresh rate' of your eyeballs is about 68 Hz, FWIW.
60/120/240Hz does make a difference, but a very, very, very small difference.
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