[javadog]

Exterior doors almost always swing in. This puts the hinges on the inside and makes them more resistant to entry. If you swing them out, then you will have to modify the hinges so that any idiot with a hammer and a punch can't get in your house in 30 seconds or less. There are other issues, but that one's the big decider for me.

My personal suggestion would be what I have chosen. I use wood doors, with true, separate divided lights made from double pane insulated glass. I chose some of the high-end Pella products, which are not going to be in that price range. They have other product lines that may be less expensive than what I chose to use. You'll want to use doors that are pre-hung in a jamb. Those are relatively easy to install, although there are individuals out there that can **** those up too. Whatever you do, don't buy doors and try to build a jamb and hang them yourself.

Anderson also makes good doors. I'd stick with one of the bigger companies, because of the quality of the warranty. There may be some local companies that make their own products, but I haven't been impressed with those that are available around here.

I don't particularly like the complexity of internal blinds. I would rather spend that same money on a better quality door, and then use a traditional window treatment on the inside. Having had a wife, I have found that they are fond of things that can be made from expensive fabrics.

One last thing about using quality doors and windows.... 15 or 20 years ago I embarked on replacing all of the windows and doors in my house. One benefit of that has been to render the house completely quiet from most noise outside. The difference between my windows and what I used to have is astonishing.