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Review: seven days with TiVo

Much like a new puppy it will take time to train TiVo to leave some of its less savoury offerings outside.

Review: Logitech Z-5 speakers

Aims to make music more immersive with only two speakers and no spider-web-like cabling.

Review: D-Link HD media player

This player acts as a bridge between your computer and your home entertainment system.

Review: HP Touchsmart IQ818a

If you can find somewhere to fit the Touchsmart in your home, you'll love it.

Review: Altech NRG Storm

The massive Altech NRG Storm case brings the movie 2001: Space Odyssey to mind.

Review: Logitech Squeezebox

The Boom could easily stand as Exhibit A in the case of Logitech vs The Rest.

Compare: USB TV tuners

Your humble computer can now run rings around most dedicated personal video recorders.

Review: Oregon weather station

For the weather nut, this little gadget is an entertaining piece of kit to have around.

Sonos 2.7 and iPhone controller

The amazing Sonos multi-room audio system now lets you play internet radio stations and control your music from an iPhone or iPod touch.

Review: Epson Emp-tw2000 Home Theatre Projector

If you have the money and the space for a home theatre then this projector is a ripper.

Compare: TV media players

Stream videos from your computer straight to the television with these media players, writes Dan Warne.

Review: Surround-sound systems

A new pair of speakers set Neil Thompson on a quest to find a better sound. Adam Turner reports.

Review: Philips HTS8140 SoundBar DVD home theatre

The SoundBar family has welcomed the arrival of two new additions, sporting the same fresh look as Philips' latest flat TV range.

Review: D-Link DSM-330 HD media player

D-Link's DSM-330 acts as a bridge between your computers and your home entertainment system, letting you watch high-definition downloaded videos on your television.

Roadtest: digital photo frames

Can a framed slideshow of your favourite snaps match the quality of printed photos?

Philips MCD177 DVD micro theatre

Philips' MCD177 is a home theatre system without being a home theatre system.

Apple AirTunes

Apple's system lets you pump music around the house using the AirPort Express base station.

Deep dark audio secrets

Sometimes less is more when it comes to sound systems, writes Rod Easdown.

Logitech Squeezebox Duet

Logitech's Squeezebox Duet lets you play your digital music collection to sound systems around the house.

On the record

The latest generation of solid state digital audio recorders offer professional-grade recordings without breaking the budget.