HDTV: 60 Hz versus 120Hz

[Andy]

Trying to compare a Sony XBR6 37 inch 60HZ TV to a Samsung A630 40
inch 120 HZ TV.

I am going to use the TV for watching Bluray movies and HDTV cable
sitcoms/ movies. Can people please provide some insight into the
difference in these two TVs and the technologies 60 Hz vs 120Hz?

I don't think I am noticing much difference at all and I am told the
Sony XBR6 has deeper balcks and better colors.

Someone wrote "120Hz HDTVs are more a benefit when using a Blu-Ray
player with content that is 1080p/24. Since 24 is a multiple of 120,
there is no 3:2 pulldown required, so you don't see any "jittery-ness"
caused by the repeated frames when you do 3:2". I am not sure what
this means.

Thanks

 

[Rich Webb]

Trying to compare a Sony XBR6 37 inch 60HZ TV to a Samsung A630 40
inch 120 HZ TV.

I am going to use the TV for watching Bluray movies and HDTV cable
sitcoms/ movies. Can people please provide some insight into the
difference in these two TVs and the technologies 60 Hz vs 120Hz?

I don't think I am noticing much difference at all and I am told the
Sony XBR6 has deeper balcks and better colors.

Someone wrote "120Hz HDTVs are more a benefit when using a Blu-Ray
player with content that is 1080p/24. Since 24 is a multiple of 120,
there is no 3:2 pulldown required, so you don't see any "jittery-ness"
caused by the repeated frames when you do 3:2". I am not sure what
this means.

Brief explanation of this phenomenon at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDTV_blur

 

[JeffM]

[...]I am going to use the TV for watching Bluray movies
and HDTV cable sitcoms/ movies.

Unless they had to build your home *around* your TV
or knock out a wall to bring it in, you will NEVER see any difference.
HD is over-sold hype for the gullible.