Adobe Premiere Pro (Adobe) (PC (Windows))

This is the professional's choice, and it's a case of if you want the best.

Sony USB 32MB Micro Vault (Sony) (PC (Windows))

Well worth investing in, although you could get lesser branded devices a bit cheaper.

Trust 770Z Powerc@m Optical Zoom (Trust) (PC (Windows))

If you're looking for something that's for casual use on a reasonably tight budget, then this fits the bill quite well.

ACDSEE 6 Power Pack (Guildsoft) (PC (Windows))

A very comprehensive package that's extremely good value.

Music Maker Hip Hop And R&B Edition (Magix Fast Trak) (PC (Windows))

If this is the genre of music you have set your heart on, then this will help you make the music - the gold chains, sports cars and champagne lifestyle is down to you!

Home Design Agricultural Series (Fasttrak) (PC (Windows))

The program's power and complexity seems more suited to the professional architect.

The Simpsons: Hit And Run (Vivendi Universal) (PC (Windows))

It's easy to get into, and the learning curve is suitably gentle, although that's pretty much down to there being nothing to learn.

Pop Idol (Codemasters) (PC (Windows))

Challenging, unsatisfying and astonishingly bad value for money.

City Trader (GSP) (PC (Windows))

Manages to combine highly intricate number crunching with some rather splendid graphics.

Wildlife Park (Koch Media) (PC (Windows))

There are a wide variety of environments, animals and features. It also has different levels of difficulty and 'budgeting', which means young, old, inexperienced and experienced can tailor the game to suit.