42-43 inch Non-Glare TV-ProtectorTM Stylish TV Screen Protector for LCD, LED, OLED or QLED 4K HDTV

We recently replaced our open-box buy Philips 42" LCD TV with a Panasonic Viera 42" after the control board in our old one finally died. The new TV had a mirror reflective glass covering the screen, and we have French doors with full glass panes in our living room. The reflections were so bad that I installed curtains over the doors the next day to try and make the TV watchable during daylight hours.This screen protector, which I didn't buy for protection, does indeed cut the glare and reflections dramatically. It doesn't eliminate them completely, but it reduces spot reflections to a very diffuse reflected glow (think of a light bulb seen in a mirror, versus a soft glowing area).Installation took about 5 minutes. The instructions were simple, alignment was easy, and I was relieved to see that there's an L-shaped overhang to hook over the top of the TV. It fit our 42" Panasonic Viera perfectly in the visible region. The supplied Velcro strips are black, and hardly visible even in daylight. I haven't noticed any detraction from the visual quality of the screen with the protector in front of it ... it's really very optically clear.To the person that rated it a one without buying it, but only because they didn't see their issue answered, please consider this your answer and remove your ridiculous review. That's not how reviews work. It's a great product. A little on the pricey side, and the shipping box is nearly as large as a 42" TV, though there's no way around that I suppose.My way of applying the protector to the TV was to attach the velcro strips to the TV bezel edges, firmly pressing on each one for 30 seconds (bracing from the back a little). Then I remove the other side of the adhesive covering and quickly placed the screen protector into position. The instructions say it's a two person job, but it was easily done by myself. It's very light.

I had an older TV surrounded by windows to wear it was impossible to watch anything on it during the day. Putting this tool on the TV significantly improved the image. It was not completely anti-glare after placing it on; but my friends and I were finally able to see the screen during the day. I kept it on the TV for about 2 years without complaints before replacing the TV all together. The newer screen did not need one of these.

I didn't buy this when I ordered my HDTV. I regret that I didn't. Three weeks after it came my granddaughters scratched the screen with silverware from the kitchen. When you've just spent more on a TV than you ever have in your lifetime, it is painful to see it damaged so fast. I was also cleaning fingerprints constantly. So I did a search and found this screen protector. I was a little put off by the price of almost $70 for a piece of plastic, but in order to prevent further damage I knew I had to have this. I am so glad I did! No longer am I stressing over the grandkids going near the TV. It cleans easily and is scratch resistant as well as impact resistant. I love that this one doesn't cover the top so the air vents aren't blocked. It's easy to remove to clean the screen of dust when needed. I was worried the Velcro on the HDTV would pull off with the screen but I've had it off twice now and they don't seem to be coming loose at all. I'm very pleased. This product does what it claims to do. It's well worth the price.Update 2 Years Later: The item I purchased was an older design than is currently available. My screen protector does not have the lip at the top, which as I said earlier, I felt was a good thing. Use over time has proved that not to be the case. It is attached only with Velcro. When the HDTV is on for a long period of time the Velcro strips get hot and begin to release and the weight of the protector makes it fall off. Not a good thing when children are often near it. I've had clamps on the top to hold it for more than a year! Mine also has a spot in it which doesn't interfere with viewing but is noticeable when the HDTV is off. I purchased a 32" Samsung a week ago and ordered a new screen for it. It has the lip, attaches with a Velcro strap at the back and around the stand. It's a much nicer design without the ugly Velcro strips on the edges of the screen. I'm considering purchasing a new one for the 42" if I can figure out how to remove the adhesive from the Velcro strips on the old screen protector.

We have a TV outside at a bar by the pool that gets full sun during the day along with reflection from the poo. Does help some with the glare but it does make the picture less crisp. Doesn't distort it any. We had to order it 3 times. The first 2 times it arrived with a corner broken off. Both times exact same corner. Overall we're happy with it since it does protect the TV screen as well and cuts down on the glare. Easy to install.