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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

Philips 27B1U7903 review: A 27in 4K mini-LED marvel
PC monitors

With superb HDR performance and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, this is a great professional work monitor

£2199 (inc. VAT)
Razer Book 13 review: A superb ultraportable for work
Ultraportable laptops

Razer hits the ultraportable bullseye with its first throw

£1200 inc VAT
Huawei MateBook E: The best all-round Windows tablet
2-in-1 laptops

A sumptuous OLED display, compact design and competitive price make the Huawei MateBook E a winner

£999 inc VAT
BenQ PD2506Q 25in review: For creatives on a budget
PC monitors

If money and space are tight this new entry-level BenQ pro designer monitor can be strongly recommended

£400 inc VAT
Samsung Galaxy Book Go: You’re better off with a Chromebook
Laptops

The Galaxy Book Go is a budget 14in Windows laptop with a Qualcomm ARM CPU, a 4G modem and a few too many problems

£399 inc. VAT
Alienware m17 R5 AMD Advantage review: A class act
Gaming laptops

A finely balanced 17in gaming laptop with a superb 4K display

£2769 inc VAT
Microsoft Surface Pro 8: The king of Windows tablets
2-in-1 laptops

The Surface Pro 8 is a versatile and beautifully built – it’s the best Windows tablet you can buy

£999 inc VAT
Huawei MateBook X Pro: Magnesium marvel
Laptops

A new 12th gen i7 processor moves Huawei’s flagship tantalisingly close to greatness

£1800 inc VAT
Huawei MateBook 14s: Huawei's best compact laptop
Ultraportable laptops

With a lovely 90Hz display, great build and usability, the Huawei MateBook 14s is one of the best 14in laptops on the market

£1200 inc VAT
Lenovo Legion 5 review: A masterclass in mid-price gaming
Laptops

The Legion 5 is an affordable gaming laptop with the looks and performance to impress

£1299 inc. VAT