To update, I went with a TCL 6 R655 for my outdoor TV. Basically unused open box excellent at bestbuy for $998.
Have had it up for a couple weeks now, and am very happy with it. Tried it today in full bright sun (on screen) for the first time, and it is pretty good. Definitely better with a home built sun shade. In everything but direct sun on screen it is fabulous.
Still not cheap with with the Storm Shell enclosure, but I'm not sure we'll ever spend an evening inside again, weather permitting.
