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.

The Claire digital photo frame is a cut above most frames we have reviewed - despite its flaws.

A funky, original device that takes the radio into the next millennium.

More than just a volume knob, the PowerMate is a fully programmable USB peripheral that has a number of useful features.

In an age where fun is generally obtained in front of a television set or computer monitor, it is good to see that good clean fun still exists.

Although it is slow, expensive and doesn't last long between hydrogen harvests, the Hydrocar Educational Clean Energy Kit is a fantastic example of renewable energy in a form that most people will understand.

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.

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.

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.

The Pixel Chix should provide enough activities to keep the kids occupied and the interlinking play between units is a great feature.

If you'd prefer to receive your weather forecasts 24 hours a day, the Oregon Scientific Radio-Controlled Projection Clock might just be what the weatherman ordered. If you're not too fussed by this feature however, $150 is a lot to pay for a radio-free alarm clock.

The Smart Globe does have some minor problems, but the price is very reasonable, and it also offers live update via the Internet, making it an ideal tool to help children learn about the world.