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.

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.

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.

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.

Dual-format player to launch later this year.

Toshiba reports brisk demand for dedicated players.

HD camcorders enter the mainstream once and for all. With image quality like this, there’s little reason to spend more.

Blu-ray officially lands; HD-DVD on shaky ground.

Blu-rayers heavily into 'Crank'.

Blu-ray gets 250 new titles, while HD-DVD expects $767m in sales for 2007.

A hint of things to come, but the first HD DVD and Blu-ray combo drive is very expensive.

Toys out of pram, but HD-DVD products still in Target shops.

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