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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

Samsung RV511-S01UK
Samsung RV511-S01UK review
Laptops

Impressive core components and performance to match, but its dedicated graphics card doesn't add enough value to warrant its high price.

£579 inc VAT
Y-Cam Bullet Black
Y-Cam Bullet Black review
Security cameras

A well-built IP camera with all the features we'd expect, plus a clear and comprehensive manual, but it's too expensive for the average home user.

£319 inc VAT
Sony Vaio VPC-S13L9E
Sony Vaio VPC-S13L9E review
Laptops Ultraportable laptops

Just light enough to count as an ultra-portable, but with near-desktop performance, a decent display and an optical drive built in.

£645 inc VAT
Toshiba Portégé R700-17W
Toshiba Portégé R700-17W review
Laptops Ultraportable laptops

Small and incredibly light, the R700 still has a decent display resolution, near-desktop performance, good battery life and a three-year warranty.

£690 inc VAT
Archos 101 Internet Tablet
Archos 101 Internet Tablet review
Laptops Tablets

The Archos 101 has impressive battery life and supports external storage, but it doesn’t feel as tough as its rivals and doesn't come with the standard Google apps and account support.

£240 inc VAT
HP G62-b18SA
HP G62-b18SA review
Laptops

Solid construction screen and enough performance for everyday tasks at an extremely attractive price.

£380 inc VAT
Tenda W307R Wireless-N Broadband Router
Tenda W307R Wireless-N Broadband Router review
Home office Wireless routers

A decent set of features and fast speeds make the W307R a good choice for cable users, although more advanced users might find some of the controls a bit crude.

£21 inc VAT
CyberPower Intel Mini PC
CyberPower Intel Mini PC review
PCs

An ideal PC if you're short on space, but it's not powerful or upgradeable and, compared to full-size PCs, YOU get much less for your money.

£350 inc VAT
Mesh Inspire XM2
Mesh Inspire XM2 review
PCs

If you buy the Iiyama monitor as part of the bundle, this isn't a bad PC. However, on its own, it's a little underpowered and the low-wattage power supply limits upgrade potential.

£350 inc VAT
Arbico AMD CS555
Arbico AMD CS555 review
PCs

The AMD CS555 is fast enough and has a large hard disk, but its legacy ports and limited expansion potential make it a poor investment compared to the alternatives available at this price

£350 inc VAT