Which Laptop Screen resolution is best for use with Onlocation?

The choices are:
WUXGA 1920x1200
WSXGA+ 1680x1050
WXGA+ 1440x900
WXGA 1280x800
Also is a glossy (glare type)
or a mat finish screen better?

I should have mentioned earlier that the screen size of the proposed notebook is 15.4" and that most of my video work is in doors (live theater).

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