What size TV should I buy?
Screen size, as well as determining who has bragging rights, affects your ability to enjoy your TV or display. It's very easy to go...
What is an ‘aspect ratio’?
The ratio between the height and the width of a video image is called the 'aspect ratio'. Learn more about different aspect ratios, why...
What is ‘content’?
Content is the stuff that entertains you - it's what audio visual or home theatre setups are designed to allow you to appreciate, and...
What is my TV’s ideal viewing distance?
The distance you sit from your television screen will play a big part in how good the picture looks. Too close and it'll look...
Screen resolution
The resolution that your television or display is able to display pictures at will determine how 'sharp' the image is. Find out why, and...
What’s better: LCD, LED or Plasma?
Find out what the strengths and weaknesses are of each of these different TV types, and see what's right for your needs.
Different types of...
Viewing angles for TVs
Not all televisions are created equal in terms of the angle at which you can appreciate the picture. Learn more about viewing angles, and...
Which TV should I buy?
Whether it's for a bone-crunching home entertainment system or just something to distract your kids with, it's wise to understand what you're getting for...
Home video: Where to start
The technologies used for home video have progressed in leaps and bound in recent years - find out what's available, and what you should...
5.1 and 7.1 surround sound technologies
What's the difference between a 5.1 surround system and a 7.1 system, in practical terms? Which is right for your setup?
5.1 and 7.1 channel...