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.

It’s the stills camera that thinks it’s a video camera. A high definition video camera.

Running costs are high, but with a high resolution and superb performance, it’s a groundbreaking product.

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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?

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?

Decent quality at a great price make this a bargain, but you'll need extras to appreciate it.

The wide range of features and a degree of HD-readiness are welcome, but the DLP rainbow effect can spoil things.

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

A very tidy solution for streaming your downloaded video to the TV, without the need for a full Media Center PC.

Owners of Windows Vista Ultimate can now finally replace their background images with videos.

Flexible, beautifully designed and reasonably priced. An excellent attempt to attract the masses.

Follow the HD bit flow from the cinema to your home. We look at the technology, cost and advantages.

The iZak is at first glance nothing more than a transparent plastic portable hard drive. It has all of the hallmarks - small form factor, a single power LED at the front and a few nondescript ports at the rear.

Ever wondered what a particular acronym stands for? Find the answer in our comprehensive reference guide to computer industry acronyms. RTFM!

We put every current model from ATI and NVIDIA through its paces to find out which offers the best performance and value.