LCD HDTVs Refresh Rate is ImportantWhen it comes to any new technology, it seems as if there is always some special, highly technical feature that is highlighted to attract new consumers. Of course, most of the time this so-called special feature has absolutely nothing to do with the quality or the performance of the device. It is just something that is used by marketers to differentiate it from the pack. In this article we are going to talk about high-definition television sets and something called a refresh rate. Prima facie, of course, the refresh rate seems like just another insignificant, possibly even deceptive selling point. But the fact is that it may be extremely important. Let us take a moment to explain exactly what it is. You see, most sets refresh a picture either 50 (50Hz) or 60 (60 Hz) times per second depending on the set and where you live, and this is fine for most programs and images. But for programs that include a lot of fast moving images like sports, the screen may appear a bit blurry, even on a high definition set. That is why LCD HDTVs refresh rate is actually important. What should you do? Locating a television with a refresh rate of 100 to 120 Hz will almost certainly solve this problem. Now, this will not improve the overall picture, but it should eliminate any blurriness when you watch sporting events. And really, isn't that why you purchased a high-definition television set in the first place? In the end, we do recommend that you shop for LCD sets that have a refresh rate of at least 100. Otherwise, you might as well purchase a Plasma set, since they do not have the same problem with blurred images. |