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mj23
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mj23 asked in Consumer ElectronicsTVs · 1 decade ago

What is better when it comes to hdtv's resolution 720p 60hz or 1080p 120hz?

My TV broke after over 10 years his lifetime is pretty much over ,so I need to buy a new one, I have never had a hdtv so I'm pretty much in diapers regarding this matter,I need the best possible tips when it comes to the best possible resolution , can you mention also the best brands and the best places to buy it?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    1080p 120hz is far and away the better option, but will cost much more. I would only recommend 080p 120hz if you will be using the TV for watching Blu rays, playing HD games (Xbox 360/PS3) or using your TV as a computer monitor. If you will just be watching dvds and hd cable / satellite then 720p will do just fine. 1080p is about twice the resolution of 720p and 120hz is twice the refresh rate as 60hz.

  • 1 decade ago

    Buy a Samsung with 1080p, the 120hz is not as important as the 1080p if you get a 40" or larger. If you can afford it, the 120hz is a nice addition. Under 40", you can save a lot with a 720p and get a bigger screen.

    If you can afford it, the link is for the Samsung B750, maybe the best tv for price in lcds.

  • RICH
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    If over 40 inches, I would get a 1080p model..(Although most all cable broadcasts and off air are 1080i.) I do not like the 120 cycle option.!! It screws up some games and movies.!! (Just ask around for opinions on that.) Besides, I can not see a difference with 120 from a viewing distance from the TV anyway..I would suggest Plasma over LCD, because not only is it brighter, with a very good viewing angle, but a very fast response for fast moving objects, avoiding the LCD 'blur'..

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