thats a common misconception. I did a lot and i mean a lot of research and the plasma screens do not last 5 years, they last 12-17 just like a crt is rated for, or a LCD. 40,000-60,000 hours, and thats to HALF BRIGHTNESS, just like a crt unit. 30,000 hrs at 6 hrs a day is 13 years. Granted ill prolly keep my plasma for another 5 or 6 years before i buy the next best thing at that time, i can only handle a product like that for 5-6 years, then ill use it in my shop. My anti glare coating works very well, i dont get bothered by any glare at all, yeah, maybe in a store that has 100 halogen lights blaring down on them.