Highly recommended, the HX1010 adds HDMI and a bigger hard drive to an already thoroughly impressive model.

The Mediastar DT-720 was surprisingly easy both setup and use. Although the package includes some useful features, it is almost the double the price of rival standard definition tuners

A media receiver, amplifier and radio tuner-in-one that's ideal for high-end home theatre installations. Although priced higher than standard media streamers, it clearly offers a whole lot more.

If you need a set to top box to produce good high definition images, the Toshiba HD-C26H will do the job nicely.

The best looking home theatre system currently on the market, but it is let down by having a mass of components and not have the substance to match its style.

We cannot in good faith recommend this system to anyone. Even if the sound quality was exquisite, a similar level can be achieved at a much lower price and in full surround.

The DMR-EH50S makes high-quality recordings and is easy to use, but some users may not like the TV Guide On Screen program guide.

Whilst the sound quality might be above average with no real component or HDMI connections and a price tag that rivals the economy of New Zealand we cannot in good faith recommend this unit. There are better sounding, more fully featured packages for one third of the price.

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

For the average person wanting their first foray into the world of media centres we can't think of a better pre-built alternative currently on the market.

If you need a cheap and cheerful Universal Remote, the Z150 will do the job

For those that don't need a receiver with the metaphorical "works", this may be right up your alley. The sound has to be heard to be believed.