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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The 20Q Challenge is a fun toy for kids and grown-ups alike and will provide hours of entertainment, disappointment, elation and an ego stroking sense of superiority.

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

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

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.

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.

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.