I know this is a hotly debated topic so I'll try to keep it simple. My future TV will be in a fairly open family room which has two windows and a sliding door.

So the room does get light, although there is no direct sunlight since the room is on the north side of the house. I also have full control of the light since the blinds are often down on the windows and the slider has blinds in the doors.

There may be a fair amount of watching from angles since we are often in the kitchen looking into the TV. This angle is usually between 30 and 45 degrees (with 90 being right in front and 0 being right next to).

Here is a link to some pictures that should help. You can see the windows and sliders and the first picture shows the angle we see the TV from the kitchen. (Please let me know if you can't view these?)

http://picasaweb.google.com/lithnights/HT#

So basically I have the issue of some ambient light (where LCD would win) but also potential of some off angle watching (where plasma would win). I guess I don't understand how much light in a room is considered "a lot" of light. Anything more than no light (like a basement)? Anything less than a sunroom?

I've read rave reviews of Samsung PN50B860 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (which I mentioned in my other thread) and am really leaning toward that but I just want to make sure I don't make a mistake in the plasma vs. lcd decision.

Also LED is an option, although above my ideal budget. Would LED resolve my issues?

Based on the pictures in the link, do you all have any thoughts? Like I said, I know this has been hotly debated but I'm hoping my specific situation will bring some more specific guidance.

Thanks in advance!