Sony, Samsung both claim "world's first" 200Hz LCD TV
by Donald Melanson 
posted Sep 2nd 2008 at 3:27PM
We already caught sight of Sony's Bravia Z4500 LCD TV with 200Hz "MotionFlow" before and after it was officially unveiled at IFA, but it wasn't the only such set on the scene, with Samsung also touting a "world's first" 200Hz LCD TV of its own. Apparently, the distinction is that Samsung supposedly had the world's first prototype, while Sony will actually be the first to market with one. All this is also slightly further complicated by the fact that Sony and Samsung have each also already introduced 240Hz LCD TVs in Japan, although we're chalking those up to the usual 50 / 60Hz, NTSC / PAL differences. One thing that is clear, however, is that both sets sure are impressive, and you can get a taste of each by checking out Engadget en Español's round-up at the link below.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
david @ Sep 2nd 2008 4:32PM
why would I want this, neither divisible by 24hz or 30hz.....?
Aaron @ Sep 2nd 2008 8:56PM
240Hz makes sense in the US since it's divisible by 24, 30, and 60. These 200 Hz sets must be for PAL areas with 25 and 50 Hz content.
L3 @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:30AM
Uh, I was told there would be no math...
GhostDoggy @ Sep 3rd 2008 5:23AM
Yet, only 0.1% of the population can see 60Hz, none could see 120Hz, and somehjow the marketing brains think that cowsumers are stupid enough to think this is their next best deal.
Unfortunately, the are probably right about the cowsumers.
riverside_guy @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:29PM
Personally I'm holding out for neural implants.
dj496 @ Sep 3rd 2008 9:52PM
I'm holding my breath for 600Hz.