Simple controls, friendly design and a tiny size make the Nikon Coolpix S220 a great choice for summer snaps.

For the best part of a decade PC sound boffins have been trying to convince us that we need to hook our desktops up to surround speakers to make the most of games and PC video.

good speed, good features and plenty of flexibility make this a winner

Slow speeds and a high price make this an underwhelming offering

Lots of positives here, but a few minor negatives, too

Looks and sounds like it should cost more – if you’re after a powerful yet easy-listening budget dock, try this one

Bold design, with a big sound, but one that doesn't really thrill

A very fine, cheap travel speaker

A deserving Award-winner: great sound from a small, travel-friendly speaker system

The Vision M is something of an iPod imitator, but it doesn’t quite match its inspiration

One of the best performers in this category – if you’re a PC user on a decent budget, you must hear this sporty Walkman

Good to have WMP compatibility, but it needs better sound.

Another slice of addictive gaming pie from Nintendo – and this one will help you lose pounds too

Hitachi’s ingeniously hinged screwdriver is your flexible friend when it comes to awkward screws and looks remarkably like a Halo 3 gun

This high-performance RC buggy can open up a whole new world of entertainment. If you want to be part of that world, don’t hesitate

The freakish looks are cool but Roboquad is frustrating to use: it doesn't react fast enough and the functions aren't that impressive

Robots are supposed to be helpful or entertaining. Roboreptile, with his limited movements and irate demeanour, is just unpleasant

The faithful old PS2 isn’t knocking on the door of the retirement home just yet and the new look has knocked years off, but it’s the consistently brilliant games that are really keeping the biggest selling console ever from slipping six feet under.

The Game Boy Micro is a slick miniature gaming gem perfect for avoiding tiresome work

Up against it when compared to the PSP and not the worthy substitute it should have been. Once more people crack the dual screen, though, it might be worth a second look