Youll enjoy improved picture brightness and contrast on the Pioneer Kuro PDP-508XD 50-inch plasma TV being HD-ready and its integrated digital tuner lets you have access to all free-to-air digital channels. It also has a CI slot, so you can insert your top-up or pre-paid TV subscription card, depending on where you live. The PDP-508XD also includes an electronic programme guide, which allows you to view up-and-coming programmes so you wont miss a thing, as well as Picture in Picture, for multiple viewing. It is also ready to take advantage of the high definition media: it has 2 HDMI inputs and a PC input, so you can connect it to other HDMI-compatible devices.This television is high definition ready which means it has the ability to display high definition signals with the addition of a separate HD receiver. HD broadcasts are at a much higher resolution than regular analogue or digital broadcasts and have greatly enhanced picture quality. The level of detail is astonishing with clearer, sharper and more vibrant images.