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

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6 is the best option here for pure image quality and flexibility, if you can live with its size and quirks.

If you're buying a flat screen TV, some marketing tactics when it comes to 1080p and 720p can be deceptive. Here's what you need to know

Are you still confused about what sort of camera to purchase? We take a look at some of the differences between stand-alone video cameras and dual-use compacts that promise to do everything. Are video cameras still even necessary? We've got some answers.

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New backlighting technologies like LED and RGB Dynamic LED mean better a picture. Here's what you need to know

We look at another common marketing tactic used by TV manufacturers to convince you their flat screen has the best possible picture: the refresh rate. Here's what you need to know

If you're buying a flat screen TV, expect to be bombarded by specifications and features, including some incredible brightness and contrast ratios. Here's what you need to know

If there's someone in your life without a digital camera, there's never been a better time to get them started. Compact cameras now offer 8-12 megapixels for under $500, and provide large LCDs for easy viewfinding and shot setup as well as automatic face recognition, multiple focal points and more!

Getting on, but remains a fairly competitive buy

It's a shame this isn't cheaper: a fine projector if you're prepared to pay a premium for Full HD

Who would have thought that this projector would be this cheap.

A stern challenger to pricier kit: this is an amazing projector for the cash

Tough enough to tear through concrete and built like US military hardware, this is the ultimate DIY drill

Another cracking Panasonic flatscreen, which impresses with both its integrated TV tuners and external sources

Fujitsu has produced a sophisticated, good-looking screen that offers involving images – but it just doesn’t offer the value for money or features of its rivals.

If you’ve the money and dream of owning a humungo-wall-telly, then the Panasonic will go a long way to fulfilling your dreams

Slightly older model, but the best 42in TV you can buy, full stop. Not cheap, but the quality is all up there on the screen

Terrific value and a high-quality set – it’s not Full HD, but at this price, you won’t miss it

Award-winning TV with exceptional picture quality, although it has now been replaced by Panasonic's 2008 range