The 'HD-ready' logo ensures your TV has the minimum screen resolution (1280x720) and digital sockets (either HDMI or DVI) necessary to receive and display a 720p or 1080i high definition signal.

Labels like Full HD or 1080HD usually mean the TV has a high screen resolution of 1080 lines (1920x1080). In theory this should be best for watching 1080i pictures (such as those from SKY HD) but in practice there’s more to a good picture than just screen resolution. A lot depends on the TV’s digital processing software.

Such logos can also mean the TV can process a 1080p signal. However, unlike HD-ready there is no official labelling scheme and the meanings of the new logos differ between manufacturers.