Recently, two new types of connectors—DVI and HDMI--began appearing in the latest generation of HDTV displays and DVD players. What are they all about?

Consumers are moving to HD-ready large-screen sets and projectors in unprecedented numbers, making large-screen rear-projection TVs and direct-view HD-ready sets and flat-panel displays the fastest-growing sales category in electronics stores and chains. In this article we offer an overview of the HD phenomenon, and whether you should jump in.

To get the right big-screen TV for your needs, you'll need to consider screen size, the display technology, your budget, and your viewing preferences.

Reader beware: If you already own one of the High-Definition or Enhanced-Definition videodisplay technologies in question, reading this article may cause you to recognize video defects that weren't a problem -- until we pointed them out, that is...

In the old days, hooking up your TV was simple. You connected an outdoor antenna to an "antenna" input on the TV, or a cable-TV connector with an adapter to the same input. Not anymore...

A few pointers on how to get the most from your TV display.

There are now two high-definition disc formats vying to replace the DVD: Blu-ray and HD-DVD.

Here's a rundown on what to look for in the dependable conventional TV--whether analog or digital, direct-view or rear-projection.