View Poll Results: How should I fix my plasma glare problem?
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Plasma glare sucks:(
08-30-2006, 05:23 PM
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Plasma glare sucks:(
So my new panasnic plasma totally kicks ass,....when its dark. Otherwise I get alot of reflection from windows in the room and glare from my recessed lighting ect. Basically the plasma glass is like a mirror.
From what I have read, plasma has it all over lcd in terms of deep blacks, angled viewing, and color accuracy. But this glare is killing me. What should I do? Exchange the TV or try and block out the outside light with blinds?
From what I have read, plasma has it all over lcd in terms of deep blacks, angled viewing, and color accuracy. But this glare is killing me. What should I do? Exchange the TV or try and block out the outside light with blinds?
08-30-2006, 05:31 PM
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If you have that much light coming through you're going to get glares with both plasma and LCD.. and with DLP the screen will get washed out also... so only choice is to get some blinds.
FYI, all we have is wood blinds on all the windows and our plasma is fine. In our great room we have the two huge paladium windows plus two sets of french doors with no blinds... and the DLP is fine except in the morning when the light shines through those areas.
FYI, all we have is wood blinds on all the windows and our plasma is fine. In our great room we have the two huge paladium windows plus two sets of french doors with no blinds... and the DLP is fine except in the morning when the light shines through those areas.
08-30-2006, 07:12 PM
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I am in the same position. I am considering moving my existing TV into the basement and picking up a new TV.
However, as much as I'm sold on plasma technology, I will most likely go to with a flat screen LCD (likely the Samsung 40" 1080p model) due to the 18, yes 18, windows in my family room.
The glare with a plasma would make it unwatchable.
My Dad was making comments about glare on his Pioneer plasma, but eliminated it through some updated blinds and redoing some lighting.
However, as much as I'm sold on plasma technology, I will most likely go to with a flat screen LCD (likely the Samsung 40" 1080p model) due to the 18, yes 18, windows in my family room.
The glare with a plasma would make it unwatchable.
My Dad was making comments about glare on his Pioneer plasma, but eliminated it through some updated blinds and redoing some lighting.
08-31-2006, 05:47 PM
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hmm... the pioneer plasma my dad bought has an anti glare coating on it, so when the sun shines on it, its not htat bad and still viewable
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08-31-2006, 06:23 PM
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what about re-arranging you room?
09-01-2006, 02:19 PM
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We had custom plantation shutters done on the first row of windows in our 2 story great room. While that does not take care of 100% of the glare issues, it leaves only a half hour or so of the afternoon when the sun shines directly in and makes watching tv difficult. Even with that though, I love my plasma.....
09-02-2006, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by eclipse23
I have a Pioneer 5150 50" Plasma in my living room, it never glares I guess it's how they coat the glass or something 
In any case, I've decided to invest in some good window covering and keep the plasma. I went and looked at some LCD's, and while the latest generation LCD'shave gotten alot better, they just arent in the same league, picture quality wise, as the plasmas. At night, when the lights are dimmed, and I am upconverting a DVD to 720p or 1080i, the thing looks fuckn INCREDIBLE. :thumsbup:.
09-03-2006, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
And it probably cost double, if not more then the Panasonic plasma...
09-03-2006, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001AudiS4
It costs more, but not double. It is however a MUCH better tv. The additional cost is WELL worth it IMHO.
yea i dont know how much it exactly costed, but i wasnt too much, cause my dad waited around for a long time to find a good/decent TV at a good price, if there was a better TV for a cheaper price he wouldve been all over that.
09-05-2006, 10:10 AM
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my condo was a fishbowl, and i never really had glare problems with my plasma. on bright days, or during bad hours, i'd turn on the high contrast mode though 
09-05-2006, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
yea i dont know how much it exactly costed, but i wasnt too much, cause my dad waited around for a long time to find a good/decent TV at a good price, if there was a better TV for a cheaper price he wouldve been all over that.
My Panny has anti-glare technology built in. I dont know how good it is compared to the pioneer, but the Pioneers are alot more expensive from what I saw.
At the end of the day, its no worse (or perhaps even a bit better) than a CRT
09-05-2006, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by HyDrOpOnIkToKa
my dlp has no glare on a bright day
09-05-2006, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by fdl
Who needs glare when all you need to do is walk a few feet to the side to wash out your screen
(however the panasonic plasma is still the LAST tv I would get, so I can't hand you the win, sorry 
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09-10-2006, 06:21 PM
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My Panasonic plasma is directly across the room from a six by ten foot window. At first the glare drove me nuts but after the first week I stopped noticing it entirely-I suppose the brain just adjusts like it does to odors and other things. I'm not at all sorry I got the tv, for the price Panny plasmas just can't be beat. 
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