Evidence of research into multimedia presentation Tools

www.pageflakes.com

Versatility -  This website allows many media types including text, images and videos. For example some of these things can include the weather, calendar, twitter connection, email, youtube videos and also flickr photo sharing.
Ease of Use - It is really simple and easy to use. Its easy to add components, just clicking 'widgets' or 'new page'. very basic and limited amount of widgets you can use.
The layout of pageflakes in unnatractive to the eye, and is very simple and plain.
http://www.notaland.com/
Versatility - This website does allow all media, but the images and text is limited. You can upload pictures from flickr and you can upload videos from youtube.
Ease of Use - Its really straight forward and easy to use. User friendly. easy to add components only if they are in flickr or youtube.
The layout of notaland, can be created and customize to the users taste.