Philips BDP7500 Blu-ray player

If you're wondering how to keep the entire family entertained over the festive period, Philips new BDP7500 Blu-ray player should keep them quiet for a bit.

It can pump out pictures at 1080p 24fps Full HD, so movies will look fantastic. Its aluminium casing isn't just for looks, it also helps cut vibrations and improve performance.

In addition to high def discs, it has a USB port on the front so you can playback DivX, H.264, VC-1, JPEG and MP3 files from a portable hard drive too.

The BDP7500 is available now for 249, see Philips for more information.