1		Logitech Harmony 1000 £279 Logitech's top-end remote features a 3.5in colour touch screen and controls up to 15 components. One-touch control, an online wizard (via USB), a charging station and wide component compatibility make this one of the most convenient universal remotes around, and with a help button at your disposal, you're not likely to come unstuck. http://www.logitech.com
2		Philips SRU9600/10 £70 A super-stylish zapper designed to control up to eight different home entertainment devices. It sports a backlit, touch-sensitive LCD display and an extensive infrared code database for most devices and brands. What's more, the rotary cursor control makes menu navigation a cinch and it's so intuitive, you don't need a manual to set it up. http://www.philips.co.uk
3		One For ALL URC 8308 Kameleon 8 £50 With its brushed aluminium casing and solid build quality, the Kameleon 8 is one good looking handset. But it's also a talented blighter - it controls up to eight pieces of kit from over 1500 brands (including TVs, DVD decks and Sky boxes) and boasts a touch panel screen that only shows you the buttons you need. Class. http://www.oneforall-int.com
4		Logitech Harmony 885 £169 Another high-quality zapper from the Logitech stable, which can also control up to 15 devices and features customisable buttons that put frequently used activities at your fingertips. The controls and LCD display are backlit, which means no fumbling in the dark, and it boasts a USB port for initial setup on a PC. http://www.logitech.com
5		Philips Pronto SBCRU990 £600 If you really fancy pushing the boat out, then this reassuringly expensive touch screen remote control is a great choice. It's an elegant looking, programmable unit with a 3.8in full-colour screen, USB connection and a whole host of other features that make it easy to control your entire system. http://www.philips.co.uk
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