Nothing revolutionary, but this simple and affordable music-production program feels both mature and modern

A complex but powerful tool that’s made simpler by its new Dashboard interface

Refocusing on disc-related features makes Nero the top choice for optical disc authoring.

You still get a lot for your money, but HD optical burning only extends to data discs

New wizards make it easier to use, and the range of operations is impressive for such a reasonable price

A low-cost SSL-VPN appliance that may fit your bill, but sacrifices are inevitably made to hit the sub-$250 price

It may not be the most elegant way to pair your iPod and phone with Bluetooth, but it works well.

If you were to take an iPod into space, this is the remote control you’d attach to your suit.

Some substantial new abilities, including support for the new wave of high definition optical discs.

Nero 7 Premium Reloaded adds mostly esoteric features to regular disc burning.

This flash memory chip includes the full functionality of USB thumb drives. Amazing.

Just how high end can a Bluetooth headset get? Very, as it turns out.

Speed up your hotspot searches and then get connected with this thorough Wi-Fi detector.

Creative’s exclamation mark naming returns in a webcam that really doesn’t deserve it.

Frequent long distance callers could save a fortune with this.

Skype and traditional land lines bridged together. Say a gradual "au revoir" to your phone bill.

Windows virtualisation that really works: it isn’t without foibles, but it’s a great way of running Windows from OS X.

The sledgehammer approach to noise reduction comes to a high end Bluetooth headset.

It’s not underground radio, but it’s the next best thing.

Type: VoIP service with IP phoneWeb: www.broadbandphone.com.auPrice: $199 plus monthly charges