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This is the state of the art as far as iPods get. In almost all respects, this is the same as the fifth-generation iPod released in 2005, and commonly known as the iPod Video

A mini computer that's dedicated to security tasks

Archos' cut-down player still packs plenty of punch

Rejoice: affordable DX10 for the masses is here

Has the new version of Media Central got rid of its bugs?

Has Apple's Aperture finally met its match?

Get your PC and TV talking

The main problem with the On Stage is that it doesn't have batteries, so you are a bit limited as to what you can do with it and where you are able to use it, but it's excellent as far as it goes.

Highly effective new edition of Adobe's budget software

The Denon AVR-1705 is almost certainly the best-equipped surround sound amplifier available in the UK for the money. But is this enough to make it a must-buy? It's all about performance.

Forget Word, this is the best choice for Mac wordsmiths

Pocket TVs are nothing new. Many can play media files, but it's a bit of a rarity to find one armed with a digital tuner, for accessing Freeview and DAB

Using it is like wading through treacle

12th incarnation keeps powerful DTP easy

The ultimate multimedia tool gets an Adobe makeover

Sling it back? Perhaps not. Slingbox is back and better

A simple coaxial cable at an attractive price

Toshiba's recent ad campaign revived its famous 'ello Tosh catch-phrase from the 1980s and there's another throwback to that era in its new DVD recorder - there's a video cassette deck inside too

The successor to the ground-breaking DVD-HD935

The solution to a lack of HDMI connections

This stylish 2.1 system's main unit boasts an eye-catching mirrored front panel that gives it a jazzy hi-tech feel, and comes with a pair of compact bookshelf speakers and a tiny subwoofer.

A polished and feature-rich all-rounder

A receiver that packs a punch

A tablet-sized DVD player that fully docks a video iPod

Harman Kardon's DVD 22 is blessed with a beautiful design, sporting a chic black fascia and low profile.The subtle LED display and slimline disc-transport controls complete the minimalist look.