Panasonic 32" LCD 60 vs.. 120 Hz's refresh

Am purchasing my first flat screen HDTV. Don't want to pay a lot Have had good prior experience with Panasonic and 32" -40" is about right size. Am currently viewing an old Sony non-HD. Am a football junkie and don't want to experience jitters if refresh rate is too slow. Should I go for this one, or hold out for a 120hz?
JVOLpatsie

With 120hz/240hz there are two main factors at play.
1: Do you enjoy the look of modified framerates?
2: How well does TV x process images?
Many are accustomed to 60hz refresh and 24fps movie style of presentation. The adjustment to 120hz and 240hz just doesn't go over well to some.
I appreciate the feature myself, however I don't consider not having it to be a deal breaker. Real motion blur is not a significant concern on modern LCDs.
Disclosure: Former BBY employee.

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