I'm sure we've all seen 100hz TVs and the nice smooth motion they produce.
We also know that they achieve their smoothness by a "frame interpolation" effect known as Motionflow (and other names) rather than by actually accepting a 100hz source.
What I want to know is this: can the "frame interpolation" effect that the internal 100hz refresh rate allows still work on a 60hz signal?
I'm not asking if the TV can accept a 60hz signal - I know they can, I'm asking if the Motionflow "frame interpolation" aspect still works on a 100hz TV with a 60hz source.
From what I've read, the source needs to be an even multiple of the refresh rate, which 60hz to 100hz is not. I ask this question as I intend to hook up a PC monitor at 60hz to a 100hz LCD TV and still want to see the nice smooth Motionflow "frame interpolation" effect.
If indeed it can't interpolate with 60hz, then I could try setting my videocard to output 50hz and see if it works that way.
Side note: why the hell don't they just sell the American 120hz TVs in New Zealand with variable settings to give us the choice?