Plasmas and glare compared to Mitsubishi WS-55313?

[My_Two_Cents]

Worse? I don't think so, but it probably won't be any better like an LCD. If you can live with what you have, and watch most TV at night, then you should be fine with a good plasma. I've got 3, and the only glare problem I have is with the one in my living room during sunny days (lots of windows without blinds). Since it's really only watched at night, it's not that big of a deal.

[acritzer]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Worse? I don't think so, but it probably won't be any better like an LCD. If you can live with what you have, and watch most TV at night, then you should be fine with a good plasma. I've got 3, and the only glare problem I have is with the one in my living room during sunny days (lots of windows without blinds). Since it's really only watched at night, it's not that big of a deal.

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[BluCheez]

About 18 months ago I went after the best 46" display I could buy and I was pointed to an LCD. So, I bought it. Today, my brother went into the same high end store that pointed me to the LCD and now they are saying that plasma PQ is far superior. No contest. Okay, I'm thinking... what about glare. The video boys are saying that the newer plasmas have dealt with glare issues to the point where it is no longer a concern. Neither is burn in.

Do some more research. It looks like plasmas are no longer to be afraid of. The best part is that most plasmas run cheaper than their LCD counter parts.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by BluCheez

The video boys are saying that the newer plasmas have dealt with glare issues to the point where it is no longer a concern. Neither is burn in.

Do some more research..

The problem is.... depending on where he does his research, he could just be gathering bad information!

Personally, I don't have a Plasma.... but greatly prefer them over LCDs....

If glare is a problem, and people tout LCD because you can watch it in direct light (I can't watch either of mine with sun coming through the windows....so I don't know where people get this whole "LCD can be viewed in bright rooms" crap from) I would rather put up a curtain to achieve the best possible PQ

[Monkey]

I'd go with an LCD if you have glare problems. The difference in enjoyment versus owning a Plasma will be huge.

[syncguy]

Originally Posted by Monkey

I'd go with an LCD if you have glare problems. The difference in enjoyment versus owning a Plasma will be huge.

Yes, glare is a key issue with plasmas if you are in a room with large windows. If it is only night time TV, it is okay. You need to check your room and the seating arrangement and make a decision.

[Johnny Vinyl]

I haven't read a discussion about "glare" on Plasmas for quite a while.

Personally I wouldn't let it bother you or prevent you from buying a plasma, if that's the technology you prefer. In the 50 or 60 years we had CRT's we lived with glare and closed the curtains if we had any. Now all of a sudden glare becomes an issue? Oh yeah, that's because of the LCD fanboys making it an issue! I love LCD too and not knocking it..just trying to make a point.

The Plasma fanboys have retorted with their own advantage, which is better viewing angles. I prefer to say no loss of picture quality from any angle. LCD's can't claim that advantage.

Unless your watching a plasma during the day in the desert (don't forget you'll need a gas-powered generator)...forget about the glare issue!

John