Whereas some manufacturers are fitting as many features as possible into photo frames in order to attract attention, Parrot has opted to emphasise design. The result is a nice frame with some quirks. Still, with excellent Bluetooth implementation and a design that will match modern decor, this is a hard frame to pass up.

Fixity Disc, Fixity Lens and Fixity Clean Screen are decent little repair kits that (mostly) do a good job for the asking price. They will assist in the upkeep and maintenance of your DVDs, disc players and LCD screens.

Echologic’s 3.5in digital photo frame relies too much on its cute factor. It is let down by poor screen performance and inadequate internal storage, making it an underwhelming product.

The Shogo offers more features than you can poke a stick at. It has its shortcomings, but it has no rival at the moment in terms of features.

A high resolution LCD and good build quality are let down by limited format support and the lack of a speaker. That aside, the 8FF3FPW remains a decent option.

Kaiser Baas offers Bluetooth connectivity with its latest 8in digital photo frame. Poor implementation, an average quality screen and an inadequate overall experience mean this frame falls short.

The latest offering from AVLabs should have plenty to offer in theory, but poor implementation and a disappointing LCD ruin the overall experience.

Echologic's 11in Digital Photo Frame has a great quality screen and simple interface which make for a great experience overall. The only flaw is its lack of format support.

The Oregon Scientific Weather Station (BARM688) is a smart little gadget with plenty of bedside-friendly features. It's almost like having your own personal weatherman without the bad jacket.

Nu's digital photo frame offers support for a variety of flash cards as well as inbuilt memory, but poor viewing angles may detract from the overall experience.