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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

Advent Vega
How to upgrade the Advent Vega and get the Android Market
USB sticks

We show you how to use the free update to improve the Advent Vega tablet

LG Optimus Pad
LG Optimus Pad review
Laptops Tablets

It may be able to shoot 3D video, but for this price we'd expect a 3D display

£750 inc VAT
Philips 273E3
Philips 273E3 review
PC monitors

The 273E3 has good image quality and a generous warranty, but it lacks comprehensive image controls

£286 inc VAT
Vodafone 858 Smart
Vodafone 858 Smart review
Mobile phones

Although it's well priced, the Smart's screen is cramped, its processor is slow and it lacks storage space for apps. Samsung's Galaxy Fit is better value

£75 inc VAT
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 review
Laptops Tablets

It's the thinnest and lightest 10in tablet, and a gorgeous bit of design. If you want the best Android tablet, this is it.

£399 inc VAT
3M PocketProjector MP180 back
3M PocketProjector MP180 review
Projectors

An amazingly versatile pico projector, but the included stand is poor, there's no remote control and it's expensive

£333 inc VAT
Hazro HZ27WC
Hazro HZ27WC review
PC monitors

IPS panels have great viewing angles, excellent contrast and a wider colour gamut than traditional TN panels

£419 inc VAT
HP Pavilion dv6-6051ea
HP Pavilion dv6-6051ea review
Laptops

It's lovely to look at, but for this price, the dv6 is underspecified

£700 inc VAT
LG Optimus Black
LG Optimus Black review
Mobile phones

A gorgeous, bright screen, innovative gesture control and light weight make the Optimus Black very tempting, especially if you can get it on a £20-per-month contract

£320 inc VAT
MSI CR650
MSI CR650 review
Laptops
£430 inc VAT