LCD's suck at displaying resolution in motion!
The result, three distinct groups emerged from this test of the twenty 1080p displays. All displays in the top group were plasma HDTVs. They all had a static resolution of 1080 lines and a measured motion resolution of 830-900 lines, depending on the specific display. The next group consisted of microdisplay rear projectors, static measured 1050-1080 (depending on the display) while motion resolution ranged of 610-780 lines(except one). The bottom group were all the LCD flat panels, with a static resolution of 400 (one panel) to 1080 lines and motion rez coming in at 310 lines to 800 lines (one LED 120hz LCD). Three of the LCDs tested were 120 Hz models (one was the Sony KDL-46XBR4 reviewed here), all 120 Hz models had 600 lines of motion resolution.
The only LCD HDTV that provides excellent motion performance and freedom from a video-like look was the LED-backlit Samsung LN-T4081F (also available in 46-, 52-, and 57-inch versions in the 81 series). They all use 60-Hz refresh and have excellent motion sharpness (with the Fast Motion mode engaged). I look forward to more LED TVs-hopefully with similar motion technology-as 2008 moves forward.
If you want a larger or more affordable display, and the loss of sharpness during motion disturbs your viewing experience, I suggest you consider a plasma or microdisplay rear projector. Overall, both types have better motion performance than standard, backlit LCD flat panels.
HERE ARE THE RESULTS, GOD DAMN LCD SUCKS
1080p Plasma's are displaying between 830-900+ lines of motion resolution.
1080p 60HZ LCD's are displaying between 310-500 lines of motion resolution
Even the 120hz XBR5's is only displaying 600 lines of motion resolution
Samsung LNT4665F...340 lines of motion resolution
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