A preview of Samsung's first Blu-ray player, and the technology that drives it.

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

Toshiba has now introduced a laptop with a HD-DVD drive. And gave us details on HD-DVD.

Blu-ray writers are more affordable than ever. We look at four internal models to find the best way to go high-def. The last time we did a round-up of optical drives, the former war was in full swing. But now Blu-ray has at last seen off HD DVD and taken its place as the industry standard for high-capacity optical media.

What's the best Blu-Ray player on the market? Our quick shopping guide to features to look for, compatiblity issues, connectivity, and our top pick.

Blu-ray takes another tentative step towards the mass market, but is now the time to buy?

When consumers balk at high HD prices, there’s only one solution for retailers

Still looking for Christmas gift ideas? We’ve listed five DVD box sets that could be ideal fillers for your Christmas stockings.

We find out where the new HD formats are heading from the industry experts.

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

Confirmation of the PlayStation 3's launch details announced at the media and business partener launch.

Selecting presents for the geek or gadgeteer in your life? We take the hassle out of gift buying, so you can put your feet up and relax.

Sony sells five types of "Full HD" televisions with HDMI inputs and integrated high definition TV tuners - the XBR, Z, W, E, and V series. So which is best for you?

We rolled up our sleeves, put on our boots, and trawled the halls of IT's massive trade expo in Sydney looking for tasty tech delights.

Stuart Andrews shows you how to set up and maintain the perfect backup routine.

Read David Field's primer on Full HD before buying a new flat screen.

A month's worth of HD news in digest form.

Find out why your AVCHD camcorder has been given a breath of fresh air and which company to thank.

CeBIT Australia 2007 is the biggest, most impressive show in years. PC Authority brings you a ringside seat from the IT industry's event of the moment.

Mobile broadband, making the most of wireless networking and routers put through their paces this issue