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Posted by Joe Murphy Jr on July 20, 2008 at 19:40:42:
* Does a 120 Hz refresh rate make a significant improvement..is it worth the extra $$?

If you're referring to the interpolation process which makes film/video look more "live", that's up to you. I would spend some serious demo time with any display having this feature to be sure you, and any family members or other viewers, can watch this for an extended period of time. As others have said, at first it looks cool and seems to be something that would make the viewing experience that much better. However, after extended viewing time, the effect may affect you in a less desirable way (like when you start noticing the artifacts).

If you're referring to the ability to properly refresh, without interpolation, at 5x the rate of film, then see the link at the bottom of this post for a list of displays which carry out this process correctly.

* My viewing distance is 9-11 feet from the TV....is 46" too small and is 52" too large? I'm leaning towards 46"

If you get a 46", there's the chance you'll regret not getting the 52" later on. If you get the 52", you won't regret having 6 extra inches. [insert dick joke here]

* Is it worth getting an extended service plan? I'm considering Samsung, LG, and Toshiba Regza

Is it still legal to get a Samsung without an extended service plan? Just axin'.
:-)