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I think we should be setting realistic expectations. Wouldnt deinterlacing (which is a processor intensive task, doubt the TH2G has the facility to do this regardless) 30Hz then frame doubling to 60Hz generate all sorts of visual oddities, much like running a 24fps Movie at 60Hz?
You're confusing reverse 3:2 pulldown (24hz to 60hz) with deinterlacing.
30hz to 60hz is not very processor intensive, just output 2 for every 1.
3:2 pulldown is, and on top of that it's often poorly done and causes those "visual oddities".
I suppose same goes for deinterlacing, but heck, make it 30hz progressive if the bandwidth allows. A bit slower sure, but at least it'd be native res.
And about being 'unrealistic'. Matrox updated to use 1680x1050 at 57hz, what, they expected most monitors to work at that very non-standard hz? picking the easy path instead of allowing the th2g to input 57hz and output 60hz.
True actually on the pulldown.
Regarding realistic expectations, Im not referring to "realistic" meaning technically possible, Im referring to the fact its unrealistic to expect Matrox to squeeze out any more out of these existing TH2G units. If it happens, thats a bonus. IMO if the unit could output at higher Hz then input then they would do it already on the 57Hz thing. To someone with a new unit and somewhat disenfranchised, they may well end up more disappointed when "what they read on a forum" doesnt pan out.
As a btw, I dont think more people realise the TH2G will take a 60Hz
input and output at 57Hz. This is helpful for some apps that dont like non-standard resolutions.