LG has a habit of producing feature-packed products at knockdown prices, and the £90 DNX190UH continues that trend. Its most interesting feature is the USB port on the fascia to plug in external flash memory devices and play photos or music files

For ultimate editing power you would probably want an HDD/DVD recorder combi, but if you're just looking to replace that trusty old VCR, this is a contender. Choose your recording modes carefully and you'll have every reason to consider this a bargain

The DVD recorder battleground is becoming increasingly fearsome. LG's retro-looking DR175 gets the ball rolling nicely with an RGB-enabled digibox-friendly Scart and progressive scan capable component video sockets

With all singing, all dancing DVD recorders eating into their sales, stand alone DVD players need to work a little bit harder to earn your cash. The LG DNX190UH does just that.

It's getting harder to spot budget DVD recorders. This LG offering is very smartly attired in a black case ( it also comes in silver), with an inscrutable fascia. It looks like it would cost far more than the £150 or so you can pick it up for