HD - vibrant colours with up to five times more detail
HD TV Explained
Open your eyes with this complete guide to the latest digital revolution - high definition TV. HD television brings cinema quality into your home with greater picture quality and sharper images. Learn how it works, who the best HD providers are and what HD TV will work best for you. All the information you'll need to upgrade your TV viewing experience is here.

Five HD to launch on Sky this summer
- Sky HD milestone this Summer - 40+ HD channels with the addition of ITV1 HD, Hallmark Channel HD and Sky Sports HD 4
Digital, analogue and high definition explained
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What is High Definition
The latest development in digital television explained
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What is Digital
Digital television explained
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What is Analogue
Television's traditional method of broadcasting explained
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Analogue vs Digital
Why digital is taking over the way we watch television
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Essential extras for your high definition viewing experience - Set top boxes, connections, other HD devices and more
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HD Set Top Boxes
Set top boxes for HD televisions
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Sound
Sound options for HD televisions
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Other HD Devices
Other HD options: Blu-Ray, PS3 and Xbox 360
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Set up Guide
Setting up HD in your home
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Input/Output Connections
Input and output connections guide for HD televisions
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Shopping for a new HD TV? Guide to choosing: picture ratio, LCD v Plasma televisions, screen resolution, picture contrast
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HD Picture Aspect Ratio
Screen size guide
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LCD vs Plasma
The differences between LCD and plasma
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Screen Resolution
HD screen resolutions explained
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Contrast Ratio
HD contrast ratios explained
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Choosing the best provider for your high definition television needs, compare: Sky+HD, Virgin Media, Freesat, BT Vision
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HD Service Providers Guide
A guide to the HD TV service providers in the UK
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Compare HD Service Providers
Compare the high definition TV services of the UK's HD TV providers
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Tips
Top tips on how to choose the best HD provider for your needs
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