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Hey Quinnicus. Still trying to come to terms with the various disappointments with the monitor, and I didn't have high expectations to begin with. 
It's not pixel motion blur per se, nor a software artifact. It's a common problem with pixel overdriving. See this for some info: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/advancedcontent.htm#overdrive
My reference mode for checking display properties is connected to a computer, all processing options off (which is what I use anyway). Picture Mode is "Game-Original".
I think I can think of a few more ways in which you could be disappointed. What about they joys of the TV - are there any??
Ive had 1 too many to read a tech document at the moment (i'll read the link tomorrow ). However I am wondering if we are talking the same language, just different terminology. The link and all descriptions ive seen for 'pixel overdrive' refers to 'monitors'. Yes monitors and TVs are essentially the same these days, however its the inbuilt technology that may differ.
Now, this is where it gets interesting. You are using game mode. According to Sony, the W6 range has motionflow that is automatic, except in a few cases of which it is switched off. According to HERE, Game mode switches motionflow off. What happens when you run the same test, with it switched on, say picture mode = standard or cinema2. Are there any improvements?
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First, some shots:
A video of the above here: Sony KDL-42W654A motion artifacts (Game-Original mode)
I tried other scene and picture modes. It's much better in some, but they also change the colors. Since the problem is with certain pixel color transitions (dark/mid-brightness range), I'm not sure if the improvement is just due to the difference in color or if there's something inherently different done at the lower levels.
Some settings affect it by themselves, like "Adv. Contrast Enhancer" (which seems to be a combination of contrast tweaking of the image data and dynamic changing of the backlight).
It will require more research, but anyway I would want to use Game-Original at least for games.
Joys of the TV? Yes, sometimes it's nice. When the colors aren't too grey/mid-dark, especially with panning content (else vertical bands show), and the scenes aren't too black/dark (where viewing angles pose a problem, see splotch in the vertical banding thread), and the content isn't the type that induces those white motion trails or other visible pixel transition artifacts. In almost all cases it's very good for static viewing of bright photos, and I can't fault it much when watching the news.
Hi there
Thanks for the screen-shots and can clearly see The only thing that I can advise (along with your vertical banding issue) is to contact the retailer you purchased it from and arrange a replacement or repair or contact Sony Support : HERE. Unfortunately I cannot see any other way.
Pkease let us know how you get on anyway, id be interested to know.
Cheers
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I haven't had much chance to play, but it happens in games just the same. I happened to play a black-on-grey game, Limbo (nice one), and it's there as well. Though, not as bad as the above shots because of the specifics of the game visuals.
Inherently there's no real difference between movies and games. Both can have any color palette moving on a background of any other. If one doesn't want tweaked colors, etc., Game-Original should be just as suitable for movies, at least if everything worked correctly.
I guess I'll have to ask Sony CS.
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