Thought that Plasma was dead, well Panasonic have a few things to say about that with there excellent 2008 range, which gives you another reason to consider buying a plasma over LCD.

HDTVtest recently gave this model its highly recommended award saying that it had -

This is thanks to the advanced technology that Panasonic have put into there new plasma range including a 100Hz refresh rate so the picture is kept fresh and clear while the usual Viera Link means you can unprecedented power over compatible Panasonic products. Now, you can use just a single remote control to manage your entire AV system. VIERA Link uses the control signals that are transmitted through an HDMI cable for automated functions. Just press the VIERA Link button on the VIERA TV remote to control your entire Panasonic home cinema components.

Also equipped with V-AUDIO and V-AUDIO Surround sound, Panasonic‘s unique sound technology, VIERA televisions deliver crystal-clear sound with superior bass performance. V-AUDIO surround features Panasonic‘s unique digital amplifier, carbon speaker and slim side speaker design as well as featuring SRS tru surround XT or BBE ViVA HD3D Sound.

• 42" HD Ready Plasma TV
• 15000:1 Contrast Ratio
• 1,024 x 720 Resolution
• 100,000 Hours Panel Life
• V Real 3
• VIERA Link
• 100Hz Double Speed
• Progressive Scan
• TV Tuner - 1x analogue, 1x digital
• Integrated Freeview
• Teletext - 1000 pages
• Electronic Programme Guide
• Memory Card Reader
• V-Audio (w bass boost)
• Remote Control

• 2 x SCART
• 3 x HDMI
• 1 x PC Input
• 1 x S-Video
• 1 x Component
• 1 x Composite
• 1 x RF

• Wallmountable - Yes
• See Recommended Accessories for suitable brackets

• Dimensions (W x D x H) - 102cm x 9.5cm x 67.9cm Without stand
• Dimensions (W x D x H) - 102cm x 32.7cm x 72.7cm With stand
• Weight - 26kg Without stand
• Weight - 28kg With stand

GRADE B - Minor Cosmetic Damage