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Best TV for bright room
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Post 1 made on Monday December 6, 2004 at 22:51
fireball05
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Hello all, hoping for a little help here.

I've just moved into a loft and am looking to purchase a new TV. The main living area is flanked by a wall of windows, thus creating a very bright viewing area. What is the best display type for such a bright area?

I have been very happy with my sony trinitron, but am wondering if a different display type might cut down on some of the glare from the bright room.

Since this is my only TV, it pulls all duties - digital cable, DVD, and hopefully HDTV soon.

Knowing this, what type of display do you think would work best for my situation? Thanks for any help.
Post 2 made on Tuesday December 7, 2004 at 01:06
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Most mature technology / reliable, and least expensive- Direct view, or tube TV like your Trinitron. Sony's latest and coolest 34"XBR (but that is the downside, you can only go this big)

Least mature technology/ sometimes unreliable and most expensive- plasma displays
In other words, you could spend ten times the money for something reliable. Do not buy a $1900 plasma or you will be sorry.
But, you can get a BIG, and BRIGHT display this way (not to mention how cool/sexy a plasma would look sitting on the floor in a loft, woa!!)

I think both types of TV's have equal brightness. If you were happy with the size of your old TV, Ill bet the Sony, or some other brand of 34" wide CRT would be perfect for your new place!
Post 3 made on Tuesday December 7, 2004 at 16:15
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Great question. We have a similiar situation. What about a DLP rear projector or JVC HI-DLia? I thought they were brighter than a plasma? We'd like a 42" 16:9.
Post 4 made on Tuesday December 7, 2004 at 16:40
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They are bright indeed, but relatively high maintenance. Also the really bright ones out there, Sam... and so forth have had color wheels and engines fail, so I've heard. Just too many moving parts and a bulb change.

So there we have another factor.... how often will you run the set? All day everyday? around 2-3 hours a day?

The DLP's look so good that I would buy one and abuse it anyway! But then again I work for a TV shop.

The dlia's I saw are cool, but now we might be gatting to dark for a sunny room, but thats just my opinion.

This message was edited by FreddyFreeloader on 12/07/04 16:47 ET.
OP | Post 5 made on Tuesday December 7, 2004 at 18:57
fireball05
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Since this will be my only TV, it will be used quite a bit. My dog likes to watch while I'm not home, so sometimes it runs most of the day.

Is this the Sony you mention? [Link: crutchfield.com]

What is the difference between that set and something like this:
[Link: crutchfield.com]
Post 6 made on Wednesday December 8, 2004 at 02:29
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On 12/07/04 18:57 ET, fireball05 said...
What is the difference between that set and something
like this:
[Link: crutchfield.com]

Yep, that is my favorite tube TV set

the 34 is most reliable, brightest and sharpest
but also the heaviest and deepest cabinet

the 42 requires a bulb change after X hours (on LCD's I think it is somewhere in the neighborhood of 2000)
Post 7 made on Wednesday December 8, 2004 at 21:13
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On 12/07/04 16:40 ET, FreddyFreeloader said...
So there we have another factor.... how often
will you run the set? All day everyday? around
2-3 hours a day?

WHY too many HOURS! The wife watches the news from 6 AM - 7 AM. It's on constantly from 5 PM - 10:30 PM. The kids probably watch an hour or maybe 2 when they get home from schoo. That's only M - F. The weekends are more.
Post 8 made on Sunday December 12, 2004 at 02:30
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I think the Sony sets are more around the 5000 hour range for bulbs (and $200 to replace). I have a 60" GWII that's got ~4500 hours on the bulb so far.
Post 9 made on Sunday December 12, 2004 at 23:18
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A major problem in that environment will be the glare from the windows on a highly reflective or shiny screen surface. Think about one of the new DLP's or LCD's with the matt type screen surface. They are much better at rejecting that kind of glare. With that said. This question of ambient light is something we have to deal with on an ongoing basis when designing a system, or selling a display or projector. As is the case with a room with poor acoustics. The best speaker in the world won't fix it, nor will the best display solve the ambient light problem. The answer is to find solutions that deal with the environment you are working within. And make sure the client fully understands the parameters well in advance. A few dollars spent on window treatment goes a long way
OP | Post 10 made on Monday January 10, 2005 at 23:13
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On 12/12/04 23:18 ET, teknobeam1 said...
A major problem in that environment will be the
glare from the windows on a highly reflective
or shiny screen surface. Think about one of the
new DLP's or LCD's with the matt type screen surface.
They are much better at rejecting that kind of
glare.

Can you recommend any good sets that have this feature? It sounds like a must for my bright environment.

I have been looking at the Sony 50-60" LCD sets. Any input on these?
Post 11 made on Tuesday January 11, 2005 at 01:33
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On 01/10/05 23:13 ET, fireball05 said...
Can you recommend any good sets that have this
feature? It sounds like a must for my bright environment.

I have been looking at the Sony 50-60" LCD sets.
Any input on these?

The Sony Grand Wega is a good choice, or the Samsung. These are relatively low cost displays with agreat picture. Keep in mind that you have a limited axis for viewing.
Post 12 made on Tuesday January 11, 2005 at 16:27
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I suggest the Optoma DLP... The new Soveriegn Custom Installation Series has the most stunning HD picture I have seen on a DLP display. www.optomatv.com
Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 [Link: biblegateway.com]
Post 13 made on Monday January 17, 2005 at 17:01
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The Sony Grand Wega LCD's might be your best bet. I have read several reports from people who have them in bright rooms and have no issues. Daniel is right, a Sony rep a CES said the bulbs in these sets are good for 6000 hours. I think most local big box stores carry them you you can go and take a look and see if you like them.
"We are only immortal for a limited time." -Neal Peart
Post 14 made on Wednesday January 26, 2005 at 10:51
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I like the Optoma RPTV as well. I have installed a few Sony GW 50 and 60" and found they work best in a darkened room. One customer built a custom cabinet next to a bank of floor to ceiling windows. Watching the television during the day was completely useless with the blinds open. Picture was completely washed out as if he hadnt turned it on. But in a darkened room, it was one of the nicest pictures ive seen.
Post 15 made on Monday January 31, 2005 at 18:30
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I just Purchased a Panasonic 50 inch DLP set at Xmas time. Before this I had a 61 inch Toshiba 4:3 aspect ratio. The Toshiiba was nice but the DLP wins hands down.

I have to say the the DLP is stunning as far as picture quality and clarity goes. No reflection form a window directly behind me thanks to the anti glare screen.

It does have a small fan inside that helps to keep the user replaceable lamp cool during operation. It also has HDMI inputs as well as the normal A/V selection.

I'm not diapointted.

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