Recent content by terminalavocent

Sorry, had to brush up on my TV tech. So yeah, upping it to 120Hz just has the TV add frames. It's good for gaming and sports, neither of which I do. 120Hz is irrelevant to me. Also, a built-in tuner is essential. I like the 2016 Vizios but they don't have a tuner.

120Hz only happens at the TV if the TV interpolates it. The TV can't display more content than exists. I used to work in an electronics store so I know the BF tricks. Usually the models are very similar to an existing one.

I'm fine buying 1080p. I was more asking if that would be dumb in the current market and looking to keep a TV for as long as it works.

I don't watch sports. My only two video sources are an antenna and a WDTV, neither of which output 120Hz. Also a BD player, but I literally never use it. I'd consider a 120Hz monitor where the video source can adjust the refresh rate on the fly. But that would be for a computer.

Why (the 120Hz)?

Last night, in the middle of watching the debate, there's a flash of color and a pop. Panasonic TC-P50S1 has cracked its screen. I bought it late 2009. I got it through a Panasonic accommodation, I think I paid around $800. Well, no more TV. This brings me to my question. The last time I...