720p 480Hz vs. 1080p 120Hz

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I am getting so confused by this shit! Sears has a 50 inch Panasonic 720p plasma with 480 Hz for $1000!

But, I saw a Sony Bravia that was a 1080p LCD with 120 Hz and that thing was amazing, but expensive. I noticed the images in the picture pop out. They looked (best I can describe) 3D.

Will the above Panasonic have the same pop as the Sony since it is 480 Hz?

Does the 480 Hz 720p mean anything compared to 120 Hz 1080p?
 
480 hz? That looks like it's for sound.

Usually the "p" is for resolution and the "hz" is for the screen refresh rate going anywhere from 40-120hz. For a 50", you're better off with a 1080p set with 120hz to get more bang for your buck.
 
480 Hz Sub-field Drive

480 Hz refers to the subfield drive. 8 subfields per frame x 60 frames per second = 480 subfields per second = 480hz (A subfield drive system detects a PAL source and increases the number of subfields in a frame in order to reduce flicker.)

Taken from a Tech forum search from google. Its actually not the same thing as 120 hz in the sony set. When comparing the Sony sets refresh rate of 120 hz the Panny does 50/60 hz. (according to the google search)
 
[quote name='MusicNoteLess']480 hz? That looks like it's for sound.

Usually the "p" is for resolution and the "hz" is for the screen refresh rate going anywhere from 40-120hz. For a 50", you're better off with a 1080p set with 120hz to get more bang for your buck.[/quote]


its 480hz refresh but it is a different type than the 120hz in the sony

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cnet gave it's 42 inch counterpart a good review...

if you are sitting more than 6 or 7 feet away from a 50 inch you probably wont be able to tell the difference between 720p and 1080p
 
I would definitely go with the Sony if that is in your price range. 50 inches is a bit big for 720p IMO. Here's a cool chart:
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It all depends on where you are sitting like Malik said.
 
That 120Hz and everything "better" is all total bullshit. Plain old 60Hz on a display with 2-4ms response is the way to go. Get the 1080p TV and disable that lameass 120Hz novelty crap.
 
I have 120 Hz and I really enjoy it. I prefer it over 60hz studder filled image.

Some people like it for games, I do not for it has to many errors, but the TV's usually have a game mode that uses processing that gives it a less laggy lcd image.

Go for whatever is best for YOUR price range. You will enjoy both, just choose what you can do at this current time.
 
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