glare or reflections from LCDS: What experiences have others had with various brands or models?
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Samsungs tend to be very reflective. I'm getting my new LG 42LD550 within the next two weeks so I'll post here how it turns out. In general though I recommend keeping the lights turned off or very low, if possible. Also, getting wood blinds instead of plastic, or thick, dark curtains. Color of the walls help as well, darker is better than lighter colors (affects reflection of light). Viewing position makes a big difference too, be sure to get as centered as possible. If none of the above works, you can always buy TV filters, same as PC monitor filters.
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The reflective glare is really not an issue. I have my tv mounted high and tilted down. My room has double windows on two walls with blinds on them. I have had a plasma for years so this wasn't an issue with me. I love this tv and would highly recommend it!
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You won't notice glare from end table lamps etc, it's only direct sunlight from a window that is a issue. I have a 50 inch plasma in our living room with very large picture windows to the right of it and with the blinds open on a sunny day if direct sun rays hit the screen it's hard to see those areas where the sun light hits. Close the blind and no problem. The picture of a plasma destroys all LCD screens, the only issue is it uses more power, but even that is not huge deal, we don't have it on all day, a bit in the morning and a few hours at night.
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I have the 71F and once you turn it on the glare is really not an issue. I would much rather have the 25,000:1 contrast!
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This monitor is full on glossy. While no issue at night, during the day you may experience issues with glare is you are using this monitor near a light source.
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The screen has a anti-glare coating and the only glare I have seen is from bright lamps and direct sunlight.Close the curtains and/or turn off any bright lamps and it's fine. Incandescent lighting isn't a huge issue, although it can bee seen depending on lamp placement.
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Yes, I now agree with you. I was in Best Buy today and was comparing the Sony to the others and I must say the Sony was a standout. The Sharp was kinda of washed out and very pixeli (is that a word?) while the Sony was very bright and crisp in ever kind of action.The Glare was much less noticeable then the Sharp even, but to be sure the TV are in the back of the store and I had to make sure to get the Large overhead lights to reflect in the screen to compare the TV for glare.I have decided to go with the Sony.Thanks everyone for all your input to my question. Yes, I now agree with you. I was in Best Buy today and was comparing the Sony to the others and I must say the Sony was a standout. The Sharp was kinda of washed out and very pixeli (is that a word?) while the Sony was very bright and crisp in ever kind of action.The Glare was much less noticeable then the Sharp even, but to be sure the TV are in the back of the store and I had to make sure to get the Large overhead lights to reflect in the screen to compare the TV for glare.I have decided to go with the Sony.Thanks everyone for all your input to my... » Read More Yes, I now agree with you. I was in Best Buy today and was comparing the Sony to the others and I must say the Sony was a standout. The Sharp was kinda of washed out and very pixeli (is that a word?) while the Sony was very bright and crisp in ever kind of action.The Glare was much less noticeable then the Sharp even, but to be sure the TV are in the back of the store and I had to make sure to get the Large overhead lights to reflect in the screen to compare the TV for glare.I have decided to go with the Sony.Thanks everyone for all your input to my question. « Show Less
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I would like to know this too. Is the screen excessively glossy? I know on some of the higher end ones they make the display very shiny which is incredibly annoying if you have even a dimly lit room. This set is priced in the middle range so I'm wondering how the gloss on the screen is. It's so hard to tell in the stores because they have the screens in a dark area and angled just so.
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I would argue that the glare is a non issue altogether. I really think people who complain about glare are simply LCD/LED fanboys. My unit is in a sun-drenched room with wrap-around ceiling to floor windows and I've never had an issue with glare. I do need to close the blinds in the day, but that's the tradeoff for a superior picture from a display that doesn't double as a neon flashlight. So in sum, screen brightness can be an issue, but for me that's easily resolved with the blinds. Glare has never been an issue for me. I continue to stand by my initial statement that this is the finest screen I've ever viewed when broken in and calibrated properly. I would argue that the glare is a non issue altogether. I really think people who complain about glare are simply LCD/LED fanboys. My unit is in a sun-drenched room with wrap-around ceiling to floor windows and I've never had an issue with glare. I do need to close the blinds in the day, but that's the tradeoff for a superior picture from a display that doesn't double as a neon flashlight. So in sum, screen brightness can be an issue, but for me that's easily resolved with the blinds. Glare has never been an issue for me. I continue to stand by my initial statement that this is the finest... » Read More I would argue that the glare is a non issue altogether. I really think people who complain about glare are simply LCD/LED fanboys. My unit is in a sun-drenched room with wrap-around ceiling to floor windows and I've never had an issue with glare. I do need to close the blinds in the day, but that's the tradeoff for a superior picture from a display that doesn't double as a neon flashlight. So in sum, screen brightness can be an issue, but for me that's easily resolved with the blinds. Glare has never been an issue for me. I continue to stand by my initial statement that this is the finest screen I've ever viewed when broken in and calibrated properly. « Show Less
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Like most LCD panels it has a more matte finish; it not high gloss as is the case with plasma. But, you still see soft reflections. That's the nature of these panels.
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I have not had any problem with glare. My monitor is near a window on the left and have a light on the right; no glare with either.
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Thanks everyone--I really appreciate your answering! A matte screen is a must have for me and they are getting very hard to find! Can't understand the attraction to those shiny reflective screens! You all have been very helpful!
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I don't know if you made your purchase yet or not, but I'd check out the difference in glare/reflections from the screens. I have heard the Sony has a non-glare screen, but most plasmas have a glass screen that reflects background light and can be distracting.
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I haven't noticed any problems. If there is glare, there is nothing more serious than what I would expect from a comparable television or as with a computer screen, as was mentioned. I watch it in the daylight and at night time with recessed lighting and have had zero issues.
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The "glare" (or reflection) is pretty minimal unless the room you're viewing it in is super-bright (as in tons of artificial lighting) or extremely sunny (as in a wall of windows with direct sunlight coming through it). Otherwise it's not a big deal. You can deal with it simply enough by adjusting the screen brightness in the display menu, or pull the curtains or shades closed. Considering the quality of the picture and the price it's no big deal to live with.
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I have an LCD with glossy mirror like reflections. Will this help reduce reflection and glare to any good extent?
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After your post, I started looking for the "sparkling pixels" on my Sony, but haven't seen any yet. I never noticed any on the Sonys that I observed in the showrooms either. It does appear that the higher priced Samsungs have the shiny screen, but not this one. Something else that is easy to check out at your local electronics store. C-NET is great for reviews that look for these factors.