High definition video is the next big thing for Australia. We explain the essential technologies for your TV or living room PC, and what to expect from our broadcasters.

All those confusing labels actually tell you a lot about a television, but you need to decode the marketing spin. Here's a quick primer to digital tv labelling

Great video, tons of features, easy to use... if only there was a PAL-friendly version

Blu-ray and HD DVD players will come out fighting this year. We reveal which format is best placed to be DVD’s successor.

Is the next generation flat screen technology worth waiting for?

Sony's first CMOS based consumer HD camera brings control and fidelity to images in a package that's hard to beat.

Those considering a 9600GT would be well advised to keep in mind the new Calibre P960 Gbox, which has superior overclocking powers.

Iomega's new ScreenPlay HD Multimedia Drive holds 750 hours of video but here's the beautiful thing - it hooks up to your TV and you can sit back with the supplied remote..

Are you ready for the next generation of televisions? Talk the talk with PC Authority's jargon guide.

It's a close race between this draft-n Vista Media Extender and the Xbox 360 for getting HD video to your TV. If you watch video from your Vista PC, read on.

Seven new models of HD plasmas have been released, with improvements across the range in sound, picture quality, form factor and multi-media connectivity. We've got the details here

Thinking about jumping headfirst into the HD digital revolution? Does Foxtel, TiVo and PVR mean anything to you or is it all a bit too much? We list the five best tips for buying a set top box.

A reasonable option if your budget is tight, but you get what you pay for

When everything from your movie collection to your photo album is digital, why would you want to watch it all on a tiny monitor with tinny speakers while your big television and surround sound sits idle in the lounge room?

We're not recommending you watch movies continuously for more than a month, but you could do it.

DivX playback seems to be the flavour of the month in LCD-land, with Teac's new The 19” Teac LCDV1955HD and the 22” LCDV2255HD TVs supporting the format.

Dual-core and Windows Vista make it into our A-List’s Value PC category.

Another card for media centres offering Avivo at a low price.

While it might seem like a good idea, the Seagate FreeAgent Theater is more novelty than useful. And the price point is not as competitive as others in this range.

The new Nikon D90, due to hit shelves in September, boasts unique 720p movie HD capabilities, a much improved sensor and surprisingly, a GPS option.