What is the absolute state-of-the-art in HDTV

[Korly]

So, I'm going to trade my old beat up HDTV in soon, to get something else. I have about 3 grand to spend. What are the latest bits of technology I need to look out for. I hear some new HDTVs can do sterescopic 3D, but that might only be in Japan. Also, is it 120hz or 240hz I need to look out for? What's the point of having USB inputs? Some TVs have built in internet now?

I'm wanting something at least as big as what I have now, but picture quality is more important than size IMO.

[YellerDog]

Skip the gimmick shit, get the best picture.

[cka]

led backlighting (my netbook has this, it'll burn your retinas)

basically that's the only real thing you should be looking into if you're getting a higher-end tv, the 120hz stuff just speeds up the refresh and lets you watch 1080p/24 bluray video (24fps, cause some math equation says 24 goes into 120 an even number of times so it can display the framerate properly)

[Joust Williams]

splorgenborg

[Josh]

Make sure that it has Disdik™ or you're just throwing your money away.

[kingoffighters]

Ask Gooch, he buys a new HDTV every other month

[kedawa]

The 120Hz thing is pretty pointless., since it can't actually accept a 120Hz signal. It just does some frame-blending or interpolation or some such nonsense to the 24Hz/60Hz signal.

[stormy]

plasma is still the best imo, even though LCD advertises all the crazy features.

[animegirl]

The 120Hz thing is pretty pointless., since it can't actually accept a 120Hz signal. It just does some frame-blending or interpolation or some such nonsense to the 24Hz/60Hz signal.

I just want to add that my friend has 120Hz and I hate it. It makes movies look like reality TV or a rehearsal. It's just my opinion of course, but I really didn't like it. You might want to find a friend that has it or a store to see if you like the effect before you take the plunge.

[Chux]

I've been told it can fuck up various timing on games, and god knows you get asshurt on Rock Band calibration.