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.

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.

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

Both graphics card giants have unleashed powerful new additions to their ranks recently, and their battle for supremacy is hotter than ever. We put the new arrivals through their paces

Foxtel’s upcoming HD set-top box stakes a claim as the must-have accessory for HD TVs.

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

Cheapest high-def player now $299, but the question remains - will you be left with a lemon?

More predictions that Blu-Ray will win its battle with HD-DVD by end of this year.

Price of HD-DVD players comes down, but is it too late?

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

A bargain route to getting HD DVD playback for your PC or Xbox, but there are limitations.

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

Latest tool will lower development costs, says software giant.

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

HD DVD support is the big new feature, but the automated ad-removal tool and enhanced menu customisation make this a great app for the money.

No more HD DVD players, recorders, PC drives from March, but no mention of Blu-Ray option by Toshiba.

New Radeons optimised for Vista and HD video.

A stunning way to enjoy HD DVD, but the wonderful design and features come at a price

Informa Telecoms and Media predicts new generation of couch potatoes.