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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 DCP-J1200W review: A no-frills budget printer
Printers

A sub-£100 multifunction printer with very reasonable running costs and decent print quality - to a point

£98 inc VAT
Roidmi RS70 review: A cordless stick vacuum and mop in one
Vacuum cleaners

A combination cleaner that vacuums and mops and is at its best on hard surfaces

£514 inc VAT
Shark ICZ300UKT: An impressive hybrid vacuum
Vacuum cleaners

The Shark ICZ300UKT is a brilliant cordless vacuum cleaner that’s capable of a whole-house clean

£430 inc VAT
Worx Landroid M500 Plus WR165E: Cuts grass to perfection
Lawn mowers

The Worx Landroid M500 Plus is a highly capable robot mower with a self-levelling deck that leaves lawns neatly trimmed

£800 inc VAT
iRobot Roomba j7 review: A smarter Roomba
Vacuum cleaners

The iRobot Roomba j7 is a powerful, effective robot vacuum that can also avoid cable nests and pet mess

£700 inc VAT
LawnMaster L10 review: A simple and affordable robot mower
Lawn mowers

No bells and whistles but the LawnMaster L10 represents decent value for money

£380 inc. VAT
AEG QX9: Light, agile and extremely capable
Vacuum cleaners

A stylish design paired with good results in most of our cleaning tests make the AEG QX9 an affordable and compelling cordless vacuum

£281 inc VAT
Brother MFC-J4540DW: Fast, affordable and cheap to run
Inkjet printers

All the features you could possibly need from an office multifunction inkjet printer, at a reasonable price

£212 inc VAT
Brother DCP-J1140DW: Affordable and tuned to home working
Printers

A good-value multifunction printer that’s easy to setup and use and produces decent quality prints

£136 inc VAT
Hoover H-Upright 300: Affordable, but rivals are better
Vacuum cleaners

The Hoover H-Upright 300 cleans well and won’t break the bank, but it’s better on carpet than hard floor

£142 inc VAT