What is the best HDTV for bright light areas?

[DBRoss]

I got here by looking for information on DLP projection TVs. I am in the market for a new TV since my 12 year old Sony 48" XBR finally died.
I am looking at the Samsung HLP5674W and the Mitsubishi WD52725. My concern is, the room I have has lots of windows and the Mitsubishi doesn't seem as bright -- not to mention the highly reflective screen (I understand that it can be removed -- I learned that here).

I also have a size restriction, 50 3/4" wide and 58 1/2" tall.

Any help -- including where I should be asking this question -- would be appreciated.

[57U]

Since it's pretty general, ask you question in the general HD forum.

[DBRoss]

I have a 18' x 18' family room that I need a new TV for. I have several windows on one wall; so their is lots of sunlight, even with shades.

I looked at the Samsung HL-P5674W and the Mitsubishi WD52725. In the store it appeared that the Samsung had a brighter PQ than did the Mitsubishi.

With a 50 3/4" wide by 58 1/2" tall entertainment opening, what would be my best option for an HDTV?

As you can tell by what I have looked at, I was leaning toward a DLP technology, but I'm gain to look at other options.

I don't have a limitless budget, but I would like to have good quality and plenty of connectivity for my surround system, DVD (I want to upgrade here too), VCR, Cable TV (currently comcast).

Our 12 year old 48" Sony XBR just died yesterday, so I'm just starting to figure out the latest in technology. Any help would be welcome.

Dave

[sto22]

I'd always heard that CRT Direct view were the best in a bright room.

But your limited to 34".

It sounds like you're ready to make a reasonable investment, why not look into true room darkening shades. They make them (motorized even) that will block out most if not all of the light, even during the middle of the day.

Then you can choose the TV according to what you want and not what you have to settle for.

sto22

[hd4me2]

I have a 18' x 18' family room that I need a new TV for. I have several windows on one wall; so their is lots of sunlight, even with shades.

I looked at the Samsung HL-P5674W and the Mitsubishi WD52725. In the store it appeared that the Samsung had a brighter PQ than did the Mitsubishi.

With a 50 3/4" wide by 58 1/2" tall entertainment opening, what would be my best option for an HDTV?

As you can tell by what I have looked at, I was leaning toward a DLP technology, but I'm gain to look at other options.

I don't have a limitless budget, but I would like to have good quality and plenty of connectivity for my surround system, DVD (I want to upgrade here too), VCR, Cable TV (currently comcast).

Our 12 year old 48" Sony XBR just died yesterday, so I'm just starting to figure out the latest in technology. Any help would be welcome.

Dave

The brightess sets are going to be direct view CRT's and plasmas. Since the largest CRT you can get in a 16:9 format is 34", and it sounds like that would be too small, then I think plasma would be the best choice but they are expensive.

I have a 50" DLP and fight the light of a bright room all the time and I don't think LCD's do much better.

[Newt182]

I just bought a samsung HL-P5063 this weekend and i was worried about the same thing since my living room is pretty bright also. I have to say that so far it looks great even in the daylight. I do notice some glare if a dark scene is on the TV but i had that from my 36" CRT also. Otherwise i think it has just as bright of a picture if not brighter than my 36" did in the daylight.

[El Ray]

Same for my Toshiba 46HM84 DLP. I have a bright room with the light hitting the screen from the side and it's really not a problem.

[tonelocdog]

I just bought a samsung HL-P5063 this weekend and i was worried about the same thing since my living room is pretty bright also. I have to say that so far it looks great even in the daylight. I do notice some glare if a dark scene is on the TV but i had that from my 36" CRT also. Otherwise i think it has just as bright of a picture if not brighter than my 36" did in the daylight.

Put the picture mode on the sammy to dynamic, it will cause less interference, with the light coming into the room ;)

[TheAntMan]

DB, here is a post also discussing a "glare" issue.

http://www.hdtvoice.com/voice/showthread.php?t=17786

[MICKEY T]

Is there any way to put the tv in another part of the room w less glare?

[DBRoss]

All great input! I wish I could choose a different location for the TV, but I'm limited to the wall that I use now; moving to another house is out of the question, but I thought about it.
I have another concern besides the lighting issue: Quality.............
I know it sounds kinda funny, but I have always thought of Samsung as a name that I didn't associate with quality. On the other hand, I always thought of Mitsubishi as being excellent quality, but I've been told they have had their share of problems lately. And, my Sony lasted for 12 years, but I'm being led to believe that they are not as dependable either................ Any ideas or thoughts on quality?

[chad1279]

How bout a Hitachi LCD RPTV? Mine has a great anti-glare screen. Works alot better than some CRT screens I've seen. My TV is a 42" which is approximately 4' x 4' with the stand.

check it out...http://www.hitachi.us/tv/browse/lcd/lcd/42V715.shtml

[stuckinthemud]

All great input! I wish I could choose a different location for the TV, but I'm limited to the wall that I use now; moving to another house is out of the question, but I thought about it.
I have another concern besides the lighting issue: Quality.............
I know it sounds kinda funny, but I have always thought of Samsung as a name that I didn't associate with quality. On the other hand, I always thought of Mitsubishi as being excellent quality, but I've been told they have had their share of problems lately. And, my Sony lasted for 12 years, but I'm being led to believe that they are not as dependable either................ Any ideas or thoughts on quality?

I've always thought the same thing about Samsung. I've always felt they were cheap (low cost as well as quality).

However....when looking for a TV for the past year and a half the one thing I kept noticing was...every store I visited I looked for the best looking screen on display. 9 out of 10 times it turned out to be the Samsung rear projection with DLP. It seems to have wider viewing angles too. I always start looking at sets by looking down the isle at an angle to see which set stands out when all the others go black. From there I look for PQ. I almost always ended up looking at a Samsung DLP in the 50 inch range.

That says absolutley nothing about how long they will last or ease of use. It only tells you what looks best in a store display. But that's what I found.

Disclaimer...after the above research I ended up buying a Phillips Plasma due to size constrants. I could not fit the set I wanted in the room I have. I am very happy with this TV.

Nate

[DBRoss]

I would like to thank everyone for their input. I still am confused with which TV to go with, but I at least feel more informed after your input and with other areas in this forum.
As far as PQ, I think that the Samsung looks the best. I just hope that the quality is there. I'll be sure to get the best extended warranty available.
We'll be deciding this weekend .......... I'll let you all know what happens.

Thanks again

[TheAntMan]

I think the Samsung would be a good choice for you in the room you have. In the thread I posted above that's what he went with and said he was glad with his purchase :)