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Andy Shaw

Andy Shaw has been a professional reviewer for 30 years, starting his career critiquing PC games and rapidly expanding his horizons into all types of computer hardware and software. Since then he’s worked for a broad selection of print magazines and websites, as a writer and editor, both on staff and as a freelancer. Nowadays he applies his well-honed critical eye to reviewing a wide range of products, from vacuum cleaners to printers.

Recent articles by Andy Shaw

Brother MFC-J6955DW: An inkjet the whole office can rely on
Inkjet printers

The Brother MFC-J6955DW is an office inkjet powerhouse, printing pages at a phenomenal rate

£432 inc VAT
Miele Triflex HX2 Pro: Versatile, shape-shifting, overpriced
Vacuum cleaners

A cordless vacuum cleaner that can switch between handheld, stick and upright modes but it’s even more expensive than a Dyson

£849 inc VAT
Dyson Ball Animal Complete: Banish pet hair without clogging
Vacuum cleaners

Dyson’s powerful upright vacuum cleaner tackles pet hair more effectively than ever with its new anti-tangle floor head

£430 inc VAT
Canon Pixma TS3450: An affordable multifunction printer
All-in-one printers

The Canon Pixma TS3450 brings affordable printing, scanning and copying to anyone who wants it, without taking the mickey on print costs

£50 inc VAT
Airrobo T10+: Stacked with features at a low price
Vacuum cleaners

A great value robot vacuum, the Airrobo T10+ packs in the features at a relatively low price

£399 inc VAT
Miele Scout RX3: Full of promise but fails to deliver
Vacuum cleaners

The Miele Scout RX3 is well made and cleans thoroughly, but it’s let down by imperfect navigation and a frustrating app

£767 inc VAT
Eufy RoboVac G20: A great cleaner foiled by poor navigation
Vacuum cleaners

The Eufy RoboVac G20 is cheap, cheerful and effective at cleaning but it’s prone to getting lost

£260 inc VAT
Proscenic M8 Pro: An affordable self-emptying robot vacuum
Robot vacuum cleaners

Proscenic has thrown everything at the M8 Pro, the company’s flagship robot vacuum cleaner, which is terrific value for money

£499 inc VAT
HP Envy Inspire 7220e review: A beige multifunction printer
Printers

There’s little to recommend this printer over rival models, even with its reasonable price and colour touchscreen

£110 inc VAT
Epson EcoTank ET-1810 review: Basic printer at a solid price
Printers

With ink-tank printers having a reputation for being expensive, this Epson model is light on features but a heavyweight for value

£160 inc VAT