If you're not overly worried about audio quality, and are looking for a simple and attractive way to play your iPod on speakers, then the Philips MCM108D provides a very affordable answer.

This combination Hi-Fi and DVD player micro system is well-designed and performs all of its intended functions very well. If you want a neat Hi-Fi and DVD solution for a small room, this one is definitely worth your consideration.

Philips' DVDR560H is the best DVD/Hard Drive recorder we have reviewed to date. It outperforms the competition in nearly every way, delivering unprecedented levels of flexibility and functionality.

A basic HDD/DVD recorder that will appeal to those seeking a simplistic system

The Philips HTS8100 is a great option for those without the space for a full 5.1 surround sound setup, but its relatively average performance in other areas prevents it from being an outstanding product.

The Pinnacle Video Transfer is a cute unit that's elegant at transferring analogue video to a USB storage device but thoughts of recording late night TV before an early flight are fantasies because you'll have to be there, recording. You may as well record TV to a PC and encode later, while you shower in the morning.

The Pinnacle SoundBridge Radio provides a pleasurable listening experience straight out of the box. However, setup difficulties and a lack of audio outputs makes it hard to justify the outlay required for this product when other players in the market offer the same features at a lower price.

The Pinnacle ShowCenter 200 serves as a useful conduit to stream content you've downloaded onto your PC into the comfort of your lounge room.

A great receiver with a good set of features and impressive auto calibration.

If you’d like a CD jukebox and only have 25 CDs in your collection, buy this one. Otherwise, you could do better.

If you're an Xbox gamer listening to sound from the television, do yourself a favour and buy this.

A fully featured AV receiver with all the features we could ask for.