The only thing I can offer is that we got an LCD flat screen partly because they kids can play video games and can't (not supposed to) on a plasma, and for the glare cut down. They were right,,no glare. Sorry don't have a remedy for you. I'm sure someone else will have an idea. I'm not familiar with rear project so much. Just my .02 cents.

If we had a little extra money, we'd just go for the new TV now...but the kitchen set us back $6K more than budgeted. So there went the idea of the new TV and the bar, until we can save a little more $!!!

DonnaR/CA

Play word jumble with TV getting too much "glare," and see if you think what I do, getting much too "large."

We also had a glare problem and it went away by getting the LCD flat screen. I'd just leave things as they are and put it on your wish list. The prices will come down eventually and it will eliminate the glare.

In the meantime, why not try a solar shade under the drapes? The cost is a lot less than an LCD esp if you get them when JCP has them for 1/2 price.

I have a west facing window in my sewing room with my machine set up under it. In the afternoon, the sun blazes through the window right into my eyes. I put up a solar shade and it cuts the glare, without blocking the view.

I'm sorry I don't have a possible solution for you but I had a lightbulb moment when I read your post. I live in a neighborhood where all the houses have those big LR picture windows that were ever so popular in the '50s. Everyone (almost everyone) puts a giant TV in front of them. When you drive down the street all you see is the a$$ end of a TV in the windows. I always shook my head at that. My next door neighbors have one, big window in their LR and a huge projection TV plopped in front of it covering it completely making the LR so dark and claustrophobic. It is the only window in their LR and is blocking all the light and killing the nice view. Now I understand the method to this madness. I have a CRT so I never had a problem with glare.

One possible solution, (and it make look kind of dumb) is to build a nice looking shield or use a bifold screen set up near the TV to block glare. When huge projection screen TVs first came out a lot of bars got them for sports viewing and glare was a big problem. A solution was to build a short wall a bit out to shield the TV viewing surface. This may not look real good in a home but maybe one of those decorative Oriental, or other style screens would do the trick although the screen would probably be in an odd spot and look out of place, it would work. I like the solar shade idea. they block out most of the glare but not all.

You can install a blackout cellular shade under your drapes. The support bar is very streamlined so i don't think you'll find it a problem and when the cellulars are fully open their stack is about 2 inches.

Would a solar or cellular shade work under drapes that cover a sliding glass patio door?

DonnaR/CA

Assuming that the drapes are mounted outside, you should have no problem mounting solar or cellular shades inside the casement.

You can also buy ready-made blackout liners; Here are some from Penney's:

blackout liner

Bud Wi: I'm sorry I don't have a possible solution for you but I had a lightbulb moment when I read your post. I live in a neighborhood where all the houses have those big LR picture windows that were ever so popular in the '50s. Everyone (almost everyone) puts a giant TV in front of them. When you drive down the street all you see is the a$$ end of a TV in the windows. I always shook my head at that. My next door neighbors have one, big window in their LR and a huge projection TV plopped in front of it covering it completely making the LR so dark and claustrophobic. It is the only window in their LR and is blocking all the light and killing the nice view. Now I understand the method to this madness. I have a CRT so I never had a problem with glare.

patricia43. Play word jumble with TV getting too much "glare," and see if you think what I do, getting much too "large."

See, it works.

I do sew - and the blackout liner sounds like a sensible solution. And Joann's just sent me a 40% off coupon! Hmmm!!!!

DonnaR/CA

Pioneer makes a plasma flatscreen T.V. that has an anti-glare coating. We have an open floor plan with lots of windows and glare. It wasn't cheap however it did the trick and hubby is a happy camper!!!

I fixed my glare problem with sunshade curtains that I made that pull down when needed and drape over when not. See linked thread below

Here is a link that might be useful: french door window treatments.

Just a big thanks to all of you - but about 3 weekends ago, I finished the blackout liner for the family room. I bought the fabric for under $20 using my Joann's coupon, and then spent a few hours. I sewed two widths together, serged all four sides, and then did buttonholes (as suggested). It was a fairly simple project, and it REALLY did the trick!

Thanks again!

DonnaR/CA

If it helps...we just bought a Sony Bravia 50A3000...apparently they have a new feature dealing with the glare issue...I wasn't convinced because we have two windows in the room where the TV is and it will be hitting it from the side...we plugged the TV in yesterday and it's crystal clear!! We love it! The HD is AMAZING on channels that carry it...so save a little..shop around for better deals on your appliances and work it out so you can upgrade your TV...I paid a total of 3k for a double convection oven (retailed 2500 paid less than 900) my french stainless fridge I got for 900..more than 60% off...and great deals on my gas cooktop and dishwasher! I had budgeted 5k for my appliances so we found this TV for 1500 and splurged...it will only continue to go down...it just came out in August and listed at 2499 and it's already down that much! So work on your appliance deals! :)

Good luck!
Tara