Barry de la Rosa
Recent articles by Barry de la Rosa
MSI FX600 review
Laptops
Blu-ray usually means paying a premium, but MSI may have found the right balance between performance and cost with the new FX600
D-Link MyPocket 3G HSDPA Router DIR-457 review
Wireless routersAlthough it has a decent set of features, the MyPocket is far more expensive than the competition, and we can't recommend it.
Motorola Flipout review
Mobile phonesThe clever design means you get a great QWERTY keyboard in a tiny package, but the screen isn't great and its price doesn't match its size.
Microsoft Arc Touch review
MiceIt's a stylish present for the geek that has everything, but it's not the most comfortable mouse we've used.
Asus N73Jn review
LaptopsWith an elegant design, solid performance and an array of useful expansion ports, the N73Jn is an attractive choice, but it can't quite match Acer's 8943G for value
Samsung Q530 review
LaptopsThe Q530 has everything you need - a decent display, dedicated graphics and near-desktop performance, plus a great design - but it's too expensive
Billion BiPAC 5200W review
Home office Wireless routersA comprehensive set of features make the 5200W an attractive router for small business, but low speeds and a high price mean it's not suitable for home users.
Chillblast Fusion Elemental review
PCsWith a chart-topping score of 200 overall, the Fusion Elemental is the fastest PC we've tested so far, but it's very expensive and most people don't need that much power.
Acer Stream review
Mobile phonesA powerful, up-to-date Android phone, but its large AMOLED screen is disappointingly dim.
Mesh XGS ProFire review
PCsA decent monitor, fast processor and graphics card are great to see, but it's a shame there's no USB3 at this price.