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32" HDTV with Low Input lag

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raphash

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So last year I almost pulled the trigger and purchased the Panasonic TC-32LZ800 mostly due in part to the fact that it was an IPS display, glossy screen, and very low input lag. Fast forward a few months and my aging FW-900 has a reddish tint that appears to be getting worse... even after running Windas and Restore function numerous times on it. So, now's the time to purchase an LCD.

I like the HD-TV's because they appear to not have gone down the stupid road of incorporating or marketing Wide Gamut which I absolutely DESPISE and LOATHE!

So, now that we have the 2009 models readily available, I have yet to find any reviews on Panasonic's new TC-L32S1. I know that this model appears to be replacing the 85 series from Panasonic which they all were the same really... last years model was merely 1 with a glossy screen and the other with a matte screen.

Would it be safe to assume that the low input lag of last years models from Panasonic would in fact be the same with this years models?

I know that I don't want to deal with the 120Hz models because from what I read it would appear that it adds further to lag. 60Hz should be fine for me. Also, the fact is that I do not want anything bigger than 32" because it will be strictly used as a computer monitor.

However, it really is a huge deal to me to have a monitor that has low input lag... maybe I should just pull the trigger and purchase from Amazon seeing as they have such a great return policy... if I don't like it, I will send it back. But I really would prefer to know in advance that this thing has low input lag cause I mostly will be using this LCD with a computer for gaming purposes.

Also, I see that LG has their 32LH30 which seems practically dead on the same specs and everything as the Panasonic... I wonder if they use the same panel? Anyone know?

Well, any thoughts, input, or anything to assist me would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
 
raphash said:
I know that I don't want to deal with the 120Hz models because from what I read it would appear that it adds further to lag. 60Hz should be fine for me. Also, the fact is that I do not want anything bigger than 32" because it will be strictly used as a computer monitor.
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This is not true. Almost all 120 Hz TVs have a "Game Mode" that bypasses most if not all of the unnecessary processing, and 120 Hz helps with movies and sports.

raphash said:
However, it really is a huge deal to me to have a monitor that has low input lag... maybe I should just pull the trigger and purchase from Amazon seeing as they have such a great return policy... if I don't like it, I will send it back. But I really would prefer to know in advance that this thing has low input lag cause I mostly will be using this LCD with a computer for gaming purposes.

Also, I see that LG has their 32LH30 which seems practically dead on the same specs and everything as the Panasonic... I wonder if they use the same panel? Anyone know?

Well, any thoughts, input, or anything to assist me would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
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I saw the LG compared to the Panasonic last year and the Panasonic looked much better to me. I suggest you go over to AVS Forums: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=166 and read up on what people are saying about the TVs you are interested in. There is a lot of good info there.

Dave
 
I was able to find a good discussion going on about the LG 32LH30 and apparently it has an issue with banding... that seems like a bug of some sort because an IPS display should NOT have any kind of issues with banding... 8 bit displays should never have banding issues...

So, I think I am going to pull the trigger and purchase the Panasonic TC-L32S1...
 
daveswantek said:
This is not true. Almost all 120 Hz TVs have a "Game Mode" that bypasses most if not all of the unnecessary processing, and 120 Hz helps with movies and sports.
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But 120Hz on an LCD TV does absolutely nothing for gaming, because 120Hz LCD TVs are faking it by inserting duplicate frames - they only take 60Hz from the video card. The only true 120Hz LCD displays at this time are the Samsung 2233rz and Viewsonic VX2265wm; both are 22" TN monitors.
 
I like the HD-TV's because they appear to not have gone down the stupid road of incorporating or marketing Wide Gamut which I absolutely DESPISE and LOATHE!

And here I thought you were going to say the insane backlight brightness that can't be turned down enough on some computer monitors... :)
 
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