What does HDTV mean to me?
HDTV programmes and movies are already, or are soon going to become available on satellite, cable and through DVD - and may become available on terrestrial television after so-called analogue switchoff - which could take place any time from 2012 onwards. So if you're currently thinking of buying a new TV set, you need to be aware of the issue now - because HDTV will become a commercial reality on one of those platforms within the lifetime of any set you buy today (idtv.co.uk is assuming that any TV set bought today will have a life-time of at least ten years).

If you're absolutely certain you have no interest in HDTV, now or in the future, then you don't need to worry about this. Otherwise, you do. idtv.co.uk's advice would certainly be that anyone buying a flat panel TV (plasma, LCD or DLP) should ensure it's HDTV-proof, and that means carrying the 'HD-Ready' logo (click here for an explanation).