Play your video, photo and music files on your TV from a networked PC. We put five network players to the test

Beautifully designed with a clear interface, but format support is limited

Stack your system full of software without paying a penny, with our guide to essential downloads

A Media Center Extender, upscaling DVD player and great games console

All the power of a desktop PC in a fraction of the space. We put a selection of desktop replacements to the test.

All the power of a desktop PC in a fraction of the space. We put a selection of desktop replacements to the test.

A reasonable option if your budget is tight, but you get what you pay for

A huge screen and an affordable price, but it doesn’t rival a desktop PC where power is concerned

Awesome power and features at a Reasonable price – but keep it plugged in.

If you’re looking for a well-featured, great-value desktop replacement, the A7S fits the bill. Plenty of grunt, a 200GB drive and great features - Asus is looking better and better.

It lacks the frills of others here, but the Toshiba is ideal if you want a 17in screen at the lowest price.

If you’re looking for a well-featured, great-value desktop replacement, the A7S fits the bill

If you want a monstrously powerful laptop, look no further.

A great desktop replacement thanks to the huge screen and dual 200GB hard disks, but its price is too high.

A great desktop replacement thanks to the huge screen and dual 200GB hard disks, but its price is too high.

It lacks Wi-Fi, but is otherwise an excellent budget video-streaming choice

Video support isn’t the best, but the PS3 remains a superb piece of kit