tv hdmi sockets

[BJS]

What are these sockets used for and how many are required i.e. is 1 enough. I only really want the TV for its basic use

[Mattk]

hdmi allows a hi-def signal so for basic function yes one will be enough.

[vehelpfulguy]

HDMI sockets are used to connect hi definition devies to your TV.

So a Sky+ HD box uses HDMI, and a DVD recorder could use HDMI.

A computer games machine can also use HDMI.

While you may only want one right now you dont know what you needs may be in the next 4 or 5 years (the life of the TV).

I would get 2 HDMI sockets if you can, just to be on the safe side.

[ACtheTROLL]

get what you can afford .... and what looks good to you
the "could get" trail is never ending ....
you could get a 57"

in 4 or 5 years we could be using time travel ..... but almost certainly the way technology moves ... your telly will be an antique.
....and you'll be wanting one of those 3d ones with the smelly vision option .....