How to choose your new television

Walk into an electrical shop today and your eyes will pop with wonder. A panoply of chrome and plasma and LCD and slimline anodised steel sits shimmering before you. New televisions have never been so cool. Pictures are sharper than ever, the audio will have you checking behind the sofa to find the source of the voices, there are more channels than you can shake a remote at, and the designs are sensational.

And what about digital and high definition? Well, what about them? To find out more about these changes, read on. After you’ve read our guide, you’ll confidently be able to choose your new television (see some reviews here). We feel fairly sure it won’t be 30 inches deep.