A very decent media centre, however it is outperformed in terms of value for money by some of the competition.

A cheap, small media centre that has a few problems with under-the-hood grunt, but mostly operates quite well.

While not quite as heavy duty as some hard disk DVD recorders, the pioneer DVR-720H is more user friendly than most.

It does everything a remote should do and more besides, but costs about the same as the GDP of a small country

While it's a good entry-level home theatre system, the Samsung HT-XQ100 isn't ideal for bass-hungry users.

The Mediagate MG-35 is a combination portable hard disk and network media player. It works well; however, a relatively poor manual and tricky setup demands a tech-minded user to make the most of it.

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.

A pricey option, this is a product that should appeal to users who are only looking for a unit with twin high definition tuners and a hard drive.

An easy way to wirelessly transmit your music, but it would have been nice to see some extra features

If you're looking for a way to unwire your Ethernet-based home entertainment network, this is the product for you.

Although the Hifidelio offers excellent sound and a range of useful features, it's extremely pricey--especially considering its limited storage capacity.

If you are aware of the limitations, especially not being able to watch different channels at different locations, but still want the ability to watch cable TV at multiple locations, the Crest Wireless TV Link provides a simple way to do so.