Are the Features on Expensive HDTVs Worth The Money?

Do you want to know what i don't get? How are ads for HDTVs useful? If the ad shows you how amazing the HDTVs picture is wouldn't the picture only be as good as the TV you own?

1080p is essential even on smaller screens if you ever want to use them as computer monitors like I do, and on bigger screens ware you can notice the diffrence even at a distance. True 120hz will be capable of showing real 3D content with shutterbug goggles. Only problem is most of the 120hz screens lie and are not really capable of delivering 120hz content all they can do is interpolate tweens for 30hz content which I think is mildly useless barley noticeable eyecandy.

What about some of the other high-end capabilities? Like gaming modes which show ALL of the screen coming from your console, instead of the slightly zoomed in picture that most TVs deliver. Or the ability to control a computer or laptop connected to the set via HDMI cable with your TV's remote control? Or up-converting?
Come on, guys! do your research!!

What about some of the other high-end capabilities? Like gaming modes which show ALL of the screen coming from your console, instead of the slightly zoomed in picture that most TVs deliver. Or the ability to control a computer or laptop connected to the set via HDMI cable with your TV's remote control? Or up-converting?
Come on, guys! do your research!!

I agree with animemaster that 1080p is essential for computer use. My 26" 720p tv is a pain to use with my computer. I truly despise it, and 120hz is a load of croc. If you really have an eye for quality, youll have a headache within minutes, then again some people like watching movies like everyone is a cardboard cutout.

Don't expect to buy anything smaller than a 32" at 1920x1080. It's rather pointless unless you intend on viewing with your nose practically to the glass. Personally, I still prefer the plasmas with the absence of motion blur at lower refresh rates and higher contrast ratios.