Reflections on Plasma screen

Lizzybif · 21-04-2009, 14:03

I am thinking of getting a Panasonic 37X10 but wonder whether this will be as bad for reflections as my CRT was?

I don't really want to end up on telly like I was with the CRT!

Our living room doesn't get very bright and I draw the curtains to watch TV so was hoping it wouldn't be a problem.

Someone told me that it would be worse than my CRT as the screen is much bigger!

Nigel Goodwin · 21-04-2009, 14:07

Plasma reflect even worse than a CRT, I draw the curtains to watch mine.

Lizzybif · 21-04-2009, 14:10

Does drawing the curtains stop the reflections Nigel?

Nigel Goodwin · 21-04-2009, 14:15

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Originally Posted by Lizzybif

Does drawing the curtains stop the reflections Nigel?

Pretty well, although if it's really bright outside you still get a little bit of reflection.

You might consider an LCD instead, they are far better than Plasma or CRT for reflections, as the screen is plastic and not glass.

Lizzybif · 21-04-2009, 14:18

I already have an LCD which has backlight bleed and this is why I was going for Plasma.

My living room is never really bright as it is South facing so I was hoping Plasma would be okay?

Nigel Goodwin · 21-04-2009, 14:23

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Originally Posted by Lizzybif

I already have an LCD which has backlight bleed and this is why I was going for Plasma.

My living room is never really bright as it is South facing so I was hoping Plasma would be okay?

I'm happy with mine, the window is pretty well west facing.

Lizzybif · 21-04-2009, 14:28

So you think I should be quite happy with Plasma then?

Nigel Goodwin · 21-04-2009, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Lizzybif

So you think I should be quite happy with Plasma then?

It really depends on you, but I am.

gomezz · 21-04-2009, 15:30

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Originally Posted by Lizzybif

Our living room doesn't get very bright

Sounds ideal for TV watching. If I am really paying attention to what's on TV I close the curtains and just have an up-lighter turned on low in the corner.

gomezz · 21-04-2009, 15:30

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Originally Posted by Lizzybif

Our living room doesn't get very bright

Sounds ideal for TV watching. If I am really paying attention to what's on TV I close the curtains and just have an up-lighter turned on low in the corner.

Lizzybif · 21-04-2009, 17:01

Thanks a lot Nigel.

Much appreciated!

Tassium · 21-04-2009, 18:09

A screen with an anti-glare finish will reduce reflections at the cost of some contrast.

They have a matt finish.

Deacon1972 · 21-04-2009, 18:29

I installed black out blinds, one to the window and another to the front door - they roll up out of sight when not in use. I originally bought them for the projector but find I use them just as much for the plasma, especially in the summer months.

I prefer the room to be as dark as possible for viewing anyway.

Lizzybif · 21-04-2009, 18:49

Where did you get your black out blinds Deacon1972?

Deacon1972 · 21-04-2009, 19:45

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Originally Posted by Lizzybif

Where did you get your black out blinds Deacon1972?

I purchased them from a curtain/material shop at out local retail park.

I think most curtain/material retailers stock them - when I was first looking I noticed a few online retailers selling them.

I have left a couple of online retailers and a google search to start you off.

*Tescos/Argos even do them.

http://www.247blinds.co.uk/blackout_blinds.asp

http://www.blindsuk.net/blackout.html

*http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=...num=1&ct=title

meltcity · 21-04-2009, 20:13

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

You might consider an LCD instead, they are far better than Plasma or CRT for reflections, as the screen is plastic and not glass.

Just don't buy one of the glossy 'Extra Black' type LCD screens that dominate the laptop market, and which are starting to be used on TVs. They are more reflective than any CRT or plasma!

Lizzybif · 21-04-2009, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deacon1972

I purchased them from a curtain/material shop at out local retail park.

I think most curtain/material retailers stock them - when I was first looking I noticed a few online retailers selling them.

I have left a couple of online retailers and a google search to start you off.

*Tescos/Argos even do them.

http://www.247blinds.co.uk/blackout_blinds.asp

http://www.blindsuk.net/blackout.html

*http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=...num=1&ct=title

Thanks a lot. Really kind of you!

Lizzybif · 21-04-2009, 22:39

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Originally Posted by meltcity

Just don't buy one of the glossy 'Extra Black' type LCD screens that dominate the laptop market, and which are starting to be used on TVs. They are more reflective than any CRT or plasma!

I have that on my computer and it is really reflective!

stvn758 · 22-04-2009, 11:55

They have glass on LCD panels now, my old Samsung had a matte PC Monitor like surface, the new one reflects what light there is.

Lizzybif · 22-04-2009, 12:52

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Originally Posted by stvn758

They have glass on LCD panels now, my old Samsung had a matte PC Monitor like surface, the new one reflects what light there is.

I didn't realise that. That's a bit of a pain for people who want TVs for conservatories etc.

Nigel Goodwin · 22-04-2009, 13:15

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Originally Posted by stvn758

They have glass on LCD panels now, my old Samsung had a matte PC Monitor like surface, the new one reflects what light there is.

I've just checked seven LCD's - all plastic - and I've never heard of any suggestion that anyone is using glass for LCD screens.

They may have a different texture to older LCD screens, but it's still plastic, and still no where near as reflective as a Plasma's glass screen.

Scrolllock · 23-04-2009, 11:51

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Originally Posted by Tassium

A screen with an anti-glare finish will reduce reflections at the cost of some contrast.

They have a matt finish.

And at the cost of sharpness.

Also, in response to someone that mentioned LCD is better than plasma for reflections, many LCDs have glossy screens that are little different to looking at a glass screen on a plasma.

Glossy screens, whether through clear glass or clear plastic, preserve picture quality as opposed to screens with anti-reflective coatings. If one truly cares about picture quality then positioning the screen appropriately and minimising distracting lighting sources is much better than softening and flattening out the picture.

Scrolllock · 23-04-2009, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

I've just checked seven LCD's - all plastic - and I've never heard of any suggestion that anyone is using glass for LCD screens.

They may have a different texture to older LCD screens, but it's still plastic, and still no where near as reflective as a Plasma's glass screen.

The glossy LCDs reflect nearly identically to glass. I'm looking into my iMacs screen and the screen is glass over a clear glossy LCD. My extended desktop monitor is a 20" Samsung LCD that has a glossy screen and the reflections from both are similar.

stvn758 · 23-04-2009, 22:33

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

I've just checked seven LCD's - all plastic - and I've never heard of any suggestion that anyone is using glass for LCD screens.

They may have a different texture to older LCD screens, but it's still plastic, and still no where near as reflective as a Plasma's glass screen.

Glass, plastic - shiny clear stuff.

mat060572 · 24-04-2009, 07:15

Get the Panasonic - you will not regret it.

I went from LCD TV to Plasma - never looked back!

Mine is in corner of lounge by a large bay window. Never really struggle with reflections although obviously do not do as much day time watching.

ANother thing - I'm always a nervous wreck around LCD screens where kids are involved.

21-04-2009, 14:03	#1
Lizzybif Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 235	Reflections on Plasma screen I am thinking of getting a Panasonic 37X10 but wonder whether this will be as bad for reflections as my CRT was? I don't really want to end up on telly like I was with the CRT! Our living room doesn't get very bright and I draw the curtains to watch TV so was hoping it wouldn't be a problem. Someone told me that it would be worse than my CRT as the screen is much bigger!

21-04-2009, 14:07	#2
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Plasma reflect even worse than a CRT, I draw the curtains to watch mine.

21-04-2009, 14:10	#3
Lizzybif Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 235	Does drawing the curtains stop the reflections Nigel?

21-04-2009, 14:15	#4
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Lizzybif Does drawing the curtains stop the reflections Nigel? Pretty well, although if it's really bright outside you still get a little bit of reflection. You might consider an LCD instead, they are far better than Plasma or CRT for reflections, as the screen is plastic and not glass.

21-04-2009, 14:18	#5
Lizzybif Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 235	I already have an LCD which has backlight bleed and this is why I was going for Plasma. My living room is never really bright as it is South facing so I was hoping Plasma would be okay?

21-04-2009, 14:23	#6
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Lizzybif I already have an LCD which has backlight bleed and this is why I was going for Plasma. My living room is never really bright as it is South facing so I was hoping Plasma would be okay? I'm happy with mine, the window is pretty well west facing.

21-04-2009, 14:28	#7
Lizzybif Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 235	So you think I should be quite happy with Plasma then?

21-04-2009, 15:25	#8
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Lizzybif So you think I should be quite happy with Plasma then? It really depends on you, but I am.

21-04-2009, 15:30	#9
gomezz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Buckingham Posts: 28,590	Quote: Originally Posted by Lizzybif Our living room doesn't get very bright Sounds ideal for TV watching. If I am really paying attention to what's on TV I close the curtains and just have an up-lighter turned on low in the corner.

21-04-2009, 17:01	#11
Lizzybif Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 235	Thanks a lot Nigel. Much appreciated!

21-04-2009, 18:09	#12
Tassium Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: It's Grim Posts: 24,412	A screen with an anti-glare finish will reduce reflections at the cost of some contrast. They have a matt finish.

21-04-2009, 18:29	#13
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	I installed black out blinds, one to the window and another to the front door - they roll up out of sight when not in use. I originally bought them for the projector but find I use them just as much for the plasma, especially in the summer months. I prefer the room to be as dark as possible for viewing anyway.

21-04-2009, 18:49	#14
Lizzybif Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 235	Where did you get your black out blinds Deacon1972?

21-04-2009, 19:45	#15
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	Quote: Originally Posted by Lizzybif Where did you get your black out blinds Deacon1972? I purchased them from a curtain/material shop at out local retail park. I think most curtain/material retailers stock them - when I was first looking I noticed a few online retailers selling them. I have left a couple of online retailers and a google search to start you off. Tescos/Argos even do them. http://www.247blinds.co.uk/blackout_blinds.asp http://www.blindsuk.net/blackout.html http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=...num=1&ct=title

21-04-2009, 20:13	#16
meltcity Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,770	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin You might consider an LCD instead, they are far better than Plasma or CRT for reflections, as the screen is plastic and not glass. Just don't buy one of the glossy 'Extra Black' type LCD screens that dominate the laptop market, and which are starting to be used on TVs. They are more reflective than any CRT or plasma!

21-04-2009, 22:38	#17
Lizzybif Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 235	Quote: Originally Posted by Deacon1972 I purchased them from a curtain/material shop at out local retail park. I think most curtain/material retailers stock them - when I was first looking I noticed a few online retailers selling them. I have left a couple of online retailers and a google search to start you off. Tescos/Argos even do them. http://www.247blinds.co.uk/blackout_blinds.asp http://www.blindsuk.net/blackout.html http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=...num=1&ct=title Thanks a lot. Really kind of you!

21-04-2009, 22:39	#18
Lizzybif Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 235	Quote: Originally Posted by meltcity Just don't buy one of the glossy 'Extra Black' type LCD screens that dominate the laptop market, and which are starting to be used on TVs. They are more reflective than any CRT or plasma! I have that on my computer and it is really reflective!

22-04-2009, 11:55	#19
stvn758 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,338	They have glass on LCD panels now, my old Samsung had a matte PC Monitor like surface, the new one reflects what light there is.

22-04-2009, 12:52	#20
Lizzybif Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 235	Quote: Originally Posted by stvn758 They have glass on LCD panels now, my old Samsung had a matte PC Monitor like surface, the new one reflects what light there is. I didn't realise that. That's a bit of a pain for people who want TVs for conservatories etc.

22-04-2009, 13:15	#21
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by stvn758 They have glass on LCD panels now, my old Samsung had a matte PC Monitor like surface, the new one reflects what light there is. I've just checked seven LCD's - all plastic - and I've never heard of any suggestion that anyone is using glass for LCD screens. They may have a different texture to older LCD screens, but it's still plastic, and still no where near as reflective as a Plasma's glass screen.

23-04-2009, 11:51	#22
Scrolllock Inactive Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,378	Quote: Originally Posted by Tassium A screen with an anti-glare finish will reduce reflections at the cost of some contrast. They have a matt finish. And at the cost of sharpness. Also, in response to someone that mentioned LCD is better than plasma for reflections, many LCDs have glossy screens that are little different to looking at a glass screen on a plasma. Glossy screens, whether through clear glass or clear plastic, preserve picture quality as opposed to screens with anti-reflective coatings. If one truly cares about picture quality then positioning the screen appropriately and minimising distracting lighting sources is much better than softening and flattening out the picture.

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Reflections on Plasma screen

23-04-2009, 11:55	#23
Scrolllock Inactive Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,378	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin I've just checked seven LCD's - all plastic - and I've never heard of any suggestion that anyone is using glass for LCD screens. They may have a different texture to older LCD screens, but it's still plastic, and still no where near as reflective as a Plasma's glass screen. The glossy LCDs reflect nearly identically to glass. I'm looking into my iMacs screen and the screen is glass over a clear glossy LCD. My extended desktop monitor is a 20" Samsung LCD that has a glossy screen and the reflections from both are similar.

23-04-2009, 22:33	#24
stvn758 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,338	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin I've just checked seven LCD's - all plastic - and I've never heard of any suggestion that anyone is using glass for LCD screens. They may have a different texture to older LCD screens, but it's still plastic, and still no where near as reflective as a Plasma's glass screen. Glass, plastic - shiny clear stuff.

24-04-2009, 07:15	#25
mat060572 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 107	Get the Panasonic - you will not regret it. I went from LCD TV to Plasma - never looked back! Mine is in corner of lounge by a large bay window. Never really struggle with reflections although obviously do not do as much day time watching. ANother thing - I'm always a nervous wreck around LCD screens where kids are involved.