The Perfect Girlfriend in a Box is every sane mans dream. Log-on to her homepage, “push her button” and watch the perfect girlfriend muse out loud. Choice orations include "I love ironing", "ill run you a bath and cook something nice for you afterwards", "pizza and football? Sounds great!".

Those who find the idea of a girlfriend in a box demeaning could opt for the equally dishy Boyfriend in a Box, who comes packaged with his own vacuum cleaner, and some choice phrases of his own, such as "I'm a qualified masseur", "lets go shoe shopping" and "you go out with the girls, and ill retile the bathroom".

If only life were so easy....