Alan Lu
Recent articles by Alan Lu
Logitech X-530 review
PC speakers
Although not perfect, Logitech's X-530 speakers have generally excellent sound quality at a low price.
LaCie Portable DVD+/-RW review
DVD/blu-ray drives
LaCie's latest portable DVD writer is a good drive, but cheaper alternatives are available.
Teufel Concept B 200 USB review
PC speakersTeufel’s Concept B 200 speakers have excellent sound quality, but the price is steep.
LG N2B1D 2TB review
NAS drivesA NAS with a built-in optical drive isn't a bad idea, but LG's Blu-ray equipped N2B1D is flawed – think carefully before buying.
Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ-413G25N review
Laptops Ultraportable laptopsAcer's Aspire Timeline is a great ultraportable laptop – it's small, lightweight, has a comfortable keyboard and long battery life.
Novatech V13 review
Laptops Ultraportable laptopsIf you can put up with its flaws, Novatech's V13 is a decent budget ultra-portable laptop but better-designed, better-value models are available.
Creative Sound Blaster Wireless for iTunes + Receiver review
Sound cards TVsCreative's Sound Blaster Wireless works surprisingly well and is cheaper, although not as neat, as a standalone audio streamer.
ViewSonic ViewBook Pro review
Laptops Ultraportable laptopsViewsonic's ViewBook Pro has a good quality display and an ExpressCard slot, but its flawed touchpad and relatively short battery life count against it.
Dell Inspiron 11z review
Laptops Ultraportable laptopsDell's Inspiron 11z is good value, but some poor design choices means it just misses out on an award.
HP SimpleSave Portable 320GB review
External hard drivesHP's SimpleSave is a great value combination of portable hard disk and automated backup software.
