Do you like robots? (silly question really) Do you have a little spare cash? Then why are you still here?

Apart from the novelty value of owning a robot monkey, the Alive! Chimpanzee doesn’t really serve any purpose and is overly expensive.

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 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.

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

The EasyShare W1020 boasts enough features to stand out from the crowd and justify its price tag.

The Pocket Surfer 2 is a very cool concept, however its combination of poor interface, horrible navigation and somewhat sluggish load times means an Internet-enabled smartphone is still probably a better option unless you're really on a budget.

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.

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.

The Philips Digital Photo Display is perfect for someone with a little money to burn who wants something that looks funky and technologically advanced on their mantel.

Pleo can be viewed as a major evolutionary step forward in toy robotics. Its artificial intelligence and advanced sensors make its competitors look prehistoric. However, we’re not convinced that Pleo will make for an enjoyable toy, particularly among youngsters who prefer flashy trick-laden gadgets. As such, its appeal will be limited to those who can appreciate the sophisticated AI.

Even though it's one of the better digital photo frames on the market, the Philips 9FF2M4 still isn't the perfect replacement for a traditional photo frame, but it offers a decent alternative if you want to try something new.