It may have uninspiring looks but the LHD3 performs to a good standard.

A well featured DVD recorder that primarily falls down due to the lack of a digital tuner

Philips' Prestigo SRU8015 is a competent universal remote, but it is difficult to set up.

Modix is trailblazing with the HD-3510B. It will primarily appeal to geeks and the techno-savvy; a little polish is required before it's ready for the mainstream.

Consider it an opportunity missed.

Definitely not one for the average consumer, but if you really do need to replace a dozen remote controls, perhaps this is for you

The best part about the Mediagate is its versatility. It can play files off a hard drive, a USB stick or off a network. The worst part is its interface and setup procedure, which took us a while to connect to our wireless network.

If you want to record pay TV and have a real electronic program guide, then the Foxtel iQ is the only choice. It's a fantastic product, if you're willing to pay the subscription fee for it.

Universal plug and play support, wireless and wired networking, and both analogue and digital outputs combine to make the Roku SoundBridge M1000 a top-notch network music player.

The Philips DVD-R3365 image quality is average, but this recorder is attractively priced and easy to use, with support for G-codes.

The FB163 is a product with plenty of functionality — USB inputs, DVD and DivX playback and an iPod dock. It sounds great, but the implementation of these extra features isn't as smooth as it could have been.

The HD-EP10 from Toshiba is the most affordable HD-DVD player capable of 1080p playback on the market, and is an excellent option for those looking for an inexpensive way to experience HD-DVD.