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Barry de la Rosa

Barry de la Rosa has written various articles on a range of topics covering everything from TVs to mobile phones.

Recent articles by Barry de la Rosa

AOC e2352Phz
AOC e2352Phz review
PC monitors

The e2352Phz has reasonable image quality, but you pay a definite premium for its 3D support

£196 inc VAT
BenQ EW2430
BenQ EW2430 review
PC monitors

A monitor with all the features you might need - a 4-port USB hub and twin HDMI inputs are the highlights - but image quality was disappointing considering it's a VA panel

£175 inc VAT
Samsung Omnia 7
Samsung Omnia 7 review
Mobile phones

A great AMOLED screen and great build quality make the Omnia 7 an attractive phone, but Windows Phone 7 means your content is tied to Zune

£300 inc VAT
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900 review
Mobile phones

Excellent build quality and an updated software make the 9900 an extremely capable smartphone, but at a high price

£479 inc VAT
Nokia E6-00
Nokia E6-00 review
Mobile phones

While the E6 is well-built and has plenty of features, the Symbian operating system is a pain to use and won't be supported for much longer, so it's one to avoid

£276 inc VAT
Motorola Milestone 2 landscape
Motorola Milestone 2 review
Mobile phones

Great battery life, decent storage and a clear interface, but performance is poor and the keyboard's flat keys aren't the best we've used

£340 inc VAT
Orange Barcelona
Orange Barcelona review
Mobile phones

A well-built QWERTY handset, but it's underpowered and has some annoying software quirks

£100 inc VAT
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray review
Mobile phones

A tiny handset with a powerful processor, good camera and excellent screen. Those with large thumbs might find typing difficult, though

£295 inc VAT
Samsung Galaxy Pro
Samsung Galaxy Pro review
Mobile phones

A budget QWERTY handset may appeal to cash-strapped business users, but the poor keyboard and cramped screen resolution make the Pro unfit for office tasks

£177 inc VAT
Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro
Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro review
Mobile phones

A cute handset with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, the Mini Pro has a great screen, good performance and a decent camera

£203 inc VAT