High Definition has been a long time coming in the United Kingdom; we�re years behind when it comes to getting new technology out to the masses. Last year a full blown HD Ready Television initiative was introduced into lots of UK stores, if the TV on show had �HD Ready� on the information sheet, this meant it was ready for Sky HD, BluRay and HD-DVD players. While we�re still waiting for any HD-DVD or BluRay players to hit the market over here, we finally have the first full blown HDTV experience in the form of Sky HD � with Sky once again being the catalyst for pushing UK TV forward.

Sky HD consists of a brand new Sky box, this new look (in black) box does everything that Sky + could do, while also running a number of High Definition channels. The channel list consists of around 10 channels; here is the full line up:

• Sky Sports HD
• Sky Movies HD (2 Channels)
• Sky One HD
• Artsworld HD
• National Geographic HD
• Discovery HD
• Sky Box Office HD (2 Channels)
• BBC HD

First things first, let�s get the installation of the new Sky service out of the way. I had a call early in the week to say that my review installation was available and that it could be up and running here at home in 2 days time. I jumped at the chance because not only am I a fan of High Definition, I also use Sky + at home to record all the programs I miss during the evening when working or writing reviews!  The installation was set for the Thursday afternoon at 3:30