All up, this 15in digital photo frame is functional and does a good job of displaying photos, and even video files. It isn't perfect, but its big size and relatively good viewing angles make it suitable for viewing happy-snaps easily in a family room environment.

A novel idea, and one that works pretty well, but we can't help thinking it's a little overpriced.

Though there are downsides to this photo frame, AKAI's 15in model still delivers a good quality display and a responsive interface. It is simple, but that is all you need in a photo frame.

As a piece of modern technology it’s a great talking piece for the home but if a powerful deep vacuum is required, the little Roomba might not be right for the job.

While this is a reasonably funky device that offers a variety of witty robot one-liners, media playback and some extensive functionality, some of its features could be better implemented, and it commands a price tag that will scare off many potential buyers.

If you have a ton of money to spare and feel like a massage chair would be a useful addition to your home entertainment setup then the Sanyo HEC-DR7700 is a pretty solid choice. While we didn't like everything it did this often comes down to personal taste, and the flexibility and customisation options are huge, so there should be something for everyone.