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Alun Taylor

Alun Taylor

Over the past two decades Alun has written on a freelance basis for many publications on subjects ranging from mobile phones, PCs and digital audio equipment to electric cars and industrial heritage. Prior to becoming a technology writer, he worked at Sony Music for 15 years frequently interfacing with the computer hardware and audio equipment sides of Sony Corporation and occasionally appearing on BBC Radio 4. A native of Scotland but an adopted Mancunian, Alun divides his time between writing, listening to live music and generally keeping the Expert Reviews flag flying north of Watford.

Recent articles by Alun Taylor

HP Pavilion 14: A premium notebook at a budget price
Laptops

The new HP Pavilion 14 is a compelling package at a surprisingly low price

£649 inc VAT
Alienware x15 R1 review: The most powerful gaming laptop yet
Gaming laptops

The Alienware x15 is a smart, super-thin gaming laptop with a top-notch display

£2149 inc VAT
Asus ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED: Dial C for the creatives
Laptops

An innovative mobile workstation with a 16in OLED display, dial controller and a stylus-supporting touchpad

£1999 inc VAT
HP Victus review: Top gaming value
Laptops

The new Victus gaming laptop proves that bigger really is better

£1150 inc VAT
Acer CX14 Chromebox review: Chrome OS with Core i5 power
PCs

Not the cheapest Chromebox on the market, but one of the best

MSI GL66 Pulse review: A top all-rounder, not a gaming great
Laptops

The lack of graphics oomph and poor battery life prevent the MSI GL66 Pulse getting full gaming honours

£1099 inc. VAT
Lenovo Legion 7: A premium gaming laptop that excels
Gaming laptops

The Lenovo Legion 5’s big brother is a truly outstanding gaming machine

£1999 inc VAT
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7: The Golf GTI of compact ultrabooks
Ultraportable laptops

Lenovo's new Yoga Slim 7 is a fabulous bargain: fast, well made and extraordinarily sensibly priced

£850 inc VAT
Huawei MateBook X Pro (2021) from front
Huawei MateBook X Pro (2021): A mighty fine ultraportable
Laptops

The latest Intel chips keep Huawei’s flagship laptop in the hunt for class honours, but the competition is fierce and flaws remain

£1599 inc VAT
Doro 8050 review: Intuitive and accessible
Mobile phones

Designed for the more elderly user, the Doro 8050 aims to make Android easier for the less tech-savvy

£190 inc VAT