the time has come - i'm about to splash out £999 on a flat panel TV - is this the one?

experts please give me your thoughts:-



http://homecinema.timeuk.com/tv_specification/omega/17410/37104/TIME_OMEGA_610_PLASMA_HD_TVTIME OMEGA 610 PLASMA HD TV


E-Code: P00009


Specification
Screen Type - 42" XGA Samsung Plasma, HD READY with HDMI
Dimensions / Weight - 105cm x 64cm x 8.5cm External (without stand & speakers); 30KG
TV Tuner - Built-in with 99 channels and 42 Key Remote Control
On Screen Display - Graphical; 10,000:1 Contrast; 1500 cd/m2 Brightness
Viewing Aspects - 16:9 Widescreen; 1.85:1, 2.35:1 and Picture in Picture
Desktop Stand - Includes desktop stand for table top installation
Wall Mountable - Wall mount bracket not included - see upgrades
Speakers - Detachable Stereo Speakers with Ni-Cam Stereo
Pixel Resolution - XGA 1024 x 768 with 3072x768 Display Cells; 1080i/720p HD Ready
Connectivity - HDMI, Component, SCART, Analogue A/V, PC, SKY HD Box Ready

Technical Specification


10 Reason Why THIS IS THE UK's BEST HD READY TV

1. Very High Contrast Ratio
10,000:1 contrast for the clearest most detailed and natural looking images.

2. Amazing Brightness
1500 candellas per m2 means a bright moving pictures and true colours

3. Latest Samsung Panel
The latest generation Samsung panel - the same panel found in top brand screens costing twice as much for the same spec.

4. HDMI Connectivity
Built-in HDMI port (DVI + Digital Sound; better than DVI alone) for easy connection to other digital and HD ready devices such as the new SKY HD Box

5. Massive 42" Screen
Why choose a 37" or 40" screen when you can have a massive 42" model. Remember for massive screens Plasma is better than LCD.

6. HD Ready
Fully HD Ready and future proof for exceptional picture quality and breathtaking realism. Accepts HD inputs of 1280 x 720 (720p) and 1920 x 1080 (1080i)

7. Superb Piano Black/Silver Finish
Latest design and great Silver/ Piano Black finish with 'expensive' look that simply looks great in any living room. Minimalistic Hourglass only branding.

8. Advanced TV System
Built-in tuner with 99 chanels and TV remote control!

9. Pay Nothing For 12 Months - No Interest
Call us by phone and you can buy on credit with 12 Months Finance. If you pay fully within 12 months then you will Pay No Interest. See Finance Example below.

10. Complete Package - Ready to view on delivery
Compete package including TV Tuner, stereo speakers and table top stand.


TIME OMEGA 610 42" HD READY PLASMA TV - Details

This 42" Omega Plasma TV from TIMEUK.COM features a high specification 42" Samsung Plasma Screen with 10,000:1 contrast, superb 1500 cd/m2 brightness, integral TV tuner, Advanced connectivity (HDMI, SCART, Component Video & more) and quality Piano Black finish.

This model is HD Ready with high XGA 1024x768 resolution, and will display 1080i/720p HD signals in High Definition. It will also work with SKY HD box and other HD devices such as HD DVD players.

Plasma panels are recommended for TV and Video use as they feature much higher contrast, more brightness and more vivid colourful moving pictures than large screen LCD panels which currently deliver a washed out picture, although providing a higher resolution for Media Centre and Text use.

Get this superb high spec Omega Plasma screen for the price of other low-spec screens that are not HD READY and have lower picture quality (lower contrast and brightness).



Panel Features
-Samsung latest generation XGA plasma panel. The panel accounts for 85% of the cost of a plasma screen and this same Samsung panel is used by other top brand TV manufacturers
-42" (107cm) panel with 16:9 aspect ratio, 16.77 million colours, pixel pitch 1.08mm x 1.11mm, pixels XGA 1024 x 768, display cells 3072 x768, 170 viewing angle

Contrast and Brightness
-10,000:1 contrast gives a superb picture compared with 1000:1 contrast of lower quality plasma or LCD panels that give a washed out picture
-1500 cd/m2 (candellas per m2) means a very bright picture ideal for DVD and Video

HD TV Ready
Fully HD TV Ready with the following:-
-HDCP (High Definition Content Protocol)
-HDMI . High Definition Multimedia Interface (DVI compatible) digital video and audio input. Accepts HD inputs of 1280 x 720 and 1920 x 1080
-1080i / 720p HD signal ready
-1024 X 768 XGA pixel resolution

Tuner and Sound System
-Integral full-feature TV tuner system with 99 channels and 42 key remote control
-Ni-cam stereo with twin speakers (7.5W + 7.5W / 8ohm). Audio in/ out. Custom/ standard/ Music/ Movie/ Speech




Controls and Connectors
-Picture control: Brightness/ Contrast/ Color/ Sharpness
-Aspect ratio: Auto-wide, Wide, Panorama zoom, 4:3, 14:9, 16:9
-LEDs: Bi-colour -On (Green), Stand-by (Red)
Connectors
-DIN Type - RF antenna in (Aerial)
-RCA (AV in): Composite Video / Audio in
-S-Video: Y/C in
-Two RCA (component in) Component (Y/Pb/Pr or YcbCr) in; 1080i / 720p HD Ready
-15-pin D-sub: PC -Analog RGB (PC VGA/SVGA)
-HDMI: digital Video and audio (compatible with DVI)
-SCART for backwards compatibility
-Other Features: Auto Power Off, Sleep Timer, Clock, PIP/POP


Chassis
Colour . Piano black, slim wall mounting holes
Power : Stand-by 3 W/ Operating 260 W
Screen Size 105cm x 64cm x 8.5cm External (without stand & speakers); 30KG
Gross Box Size 1180 x750 x 300 mm. Gross Weight: 43Kg
Desktop Stand - Includes desktop stand for table top installation