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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 Galaxy Apollo I5801
Samsung Galaxy Apollo I5801 review
Mobile phones

It may have updated software, but the Apollo lacks its predecessor’s excellent AMOLED screen and it feels far cheaper.

AOC e2440Va
AOC e2440Va review
PC monitors

If you're after a new LED screen, the e2440Va's price and thin design might appeal, but image quality isn't on par with the best.

£140 inc VAT
Acer Aspire 5742G
Acer Aspire 5742G review
Laptops

The 5742G lives up to Acer's reputation for value, with good performance and decent features, but it lacks a few expansion ports

£545 inc VAT
Solwise NET-PL-200AV-3PE
Solwise NET-PL-200AV-3PE review
Powerline networking

If you need extra ports for multiple devices in a distant room, the NET-PL-200AV-3PE is an excellent addition to a HomePlug AV network.

£44 inc VAT
Solwise PL-200AV-PIGGY_MK2
Solwise PL-200AV-PIGGY_MK2 review
Powerline networking

A simple yet fast and effective networking solution, the Piggy Mk.2 comes out top for speed and won't take up a power socket

£40 inc VAT
Asus ML248H
AsusML248H review
PC monitors

Decent image quality and a unique design make the ML248H an attractive proposition, but it's far too expensive compared to the competition.

£280 inc VAT
NEC MultiSync E231W
NEC MultiSync E231W review
PC monitors

The business-friendly design may not turn any heads, but the E231W's adjustable stand may appeal; however image quality suffers from dull colours.

£206 inc VAT
Viewsonic VX2739wm
ViewsonicVX2739wm review
PC monitors

The bright CCFL backlight put its LED-backlit rivals to shame, and it's competitively priced, but Iiyama's E2710HDSD is slightly better value.

£246 inc VAT
Iiyama ProLite E2409HDS
Iiyama ProLite E2409HDS review
PC monitors

It may look boring, but the Iiyama E2409HDS has a good variety of inputs, decent image quality and an efficient Eco mode.

£143 inc VAT
HKC 2219A
HKC 2219A review
PC monitors

A decidedly budget monitor in looks and features, the 2219A has only basic image quality controls and a dull picture

£100 inc VAT