Anyone out there know of a simple relay/switch/controller that can be used to turn on lights etc remotely over the web/remotely? having a look at phidgets but just seem to be way too complicated. (well at this stage they do)

Is this what your after?
Web controlled relay: http://www.controlbyweb.com/webrelay/index.html

man that is exactly what I'm looking for cheers.
Have you used this device is it hard configure?