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Too much Glare on my TV

I need a new TV. My living room is loaded with windows and we get lots of Glare on our current set (42" tube mitsubishi).

I'd like a 37" to 42" LCD or Plasma. Source is DirecTV with hard drive and digital out.

Some screens have textured panels while others have glass fronts. Should I stay away from the smooth glass? Any sets better than others with reducing glare?

No, I won't watch in the dark with all of the blinds closed!

Thanks for the help.
elevick
cdm
47 posts
 
The newest Panasonic plasmas have anti-glare screens.
chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
My father has the new 58in Panasonic it has alot of glare wich isnt an issue in his basement, but in a room with windows it is obvious it would be a problem.
reubent
6,939 posts
 
I have a 42" Panny Plasma with smooth glass and a 37" Viewsonic LCD with the non smooth face. The Panny has a lot of glare, even in my basement. The Viewsonic LCD in the livingroom shows no glare and there are 2 large windows in the room.

TIC
elevick OP
2,636 posts
 
Thanks guys. I agree that the panasonics are a great buy. I have a samsung in my kitchen and a westinghouse monitor. Both are great too.
I'll check on the anti-glare screens.
Much appreciated.

By, the way, I have an NEC projector in my basement theater...
fplanner2000
616 posts
 
Sony LCD in the office conference room with lots of florescent lights and windows - no glare whatsoever.
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