Buying a high-definition television is a massive decision, because they don’t come cheap. Which means that before making your purchase, you need to know exactly what your options are, and what best suits your individual needs. The following is a complete guide to buying a HDTV, from the choice of LCD or plasma, what the difference is between HD Ready and Full HD, and which brands to look for.

Buying a big screen, high-definition television is becoming more of a must as time goes by. As we gradually shift to a digital age, that old 15-inch portable TV sitting on top of a pile of books in your front room just isn’t going to cut the mustard any longer. But where do you begin? And, with the current economic crisis making every purchase one filled with risk and a necessity to get it right first time, what mistakes do you need to ensure you don’t make when deciding which HDTV to buy?