A plasma will stand up to bright room lights better than ANY rear projector! I have seen the XBR they do look good.
Try at a sam's club or Costco, they have the TV upder the big lights on the main floor so it will give you a good idea of how a set handles reflcetions. John
I have a room that has floor to ceiling windows on three sides, and I want to get a flat screen for the corner. There is a substantial overhang, so direct sunlight does not enter the room (except from 7 to 9 am - not a big deal).
I'm trying to decide between plasma and lcd. If I go with a plasma, it will probably be the Panasonic 42PX50U. At this size, plasma is usually an easy decision since I'm only going to use it for watching tv and an occasional dvd. I'm afraid the indirect sunlight may cause reflection problems. The LCD alternative is either the 40" Sony Bravia XBR or the 40" Samsung LCD.
Does anyone have suggestions on whether to go plasma vs. lcd? Does anyone have any feedback on the new Sony XBRs? I haven't seen a review of one yet.
Thanks

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