Barry de la Rosa
Recent articles by Barry de la Rosa
Eclipse Solar i76r577 review
PCs
A superb monitor, powerful graphics card and processor and a future-proof motherboard make this neatly-built system the ideal mid-range desktop PC.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro review
Mobile phones
The Timescape UI and customisations make up for the older version of Android, and some may like its cute size, but battery life is poor and there's little storage space.
PC Specialist Fusion HD 550 review
PCsWhile it offers a lot out of the box, the Fusion HD 550 has extremely limited expansion options and its monitor is dull and cold.
Palicomp Core i3 Blast 530OC41-22 review
PCsAn insanely fast processor, a host of expansion ports and a svelte, LED-backlit Full HD monitor make this one of the best value PCs available.
Motorola Milestone XT720 review
Mobile phonesGreat battery life and a large touchscreen don’t often come in the same package, but the phone falls short elsewhere
OP3 Jupiter review
PCsAlthough it can play games out of the box and comes with a generous 1TB of storage, the 19in monitor lets it down.
MSI CR630 review
LaptopsIt may not blow you away with its performance, but the improved keyboard and screen make the CR630 the best budget Blu-ray notebook we've seen
Samsung N230 review
LaptopsA smart, thin netbook with an outstanding battery life, but the dull screen lets the side down, and there are other, better netbooks that cost less.
Garmin Asus nüvifone M10 review
Mobile phonesPoor battery life, an obsolete operating system and confusing software make this hybrid satnav/mobile phone frustrating to use, and we don't see the point in it.
Dell Inspiron M101z review
LaptopsThe M101z has decent battery life and a vibrant screen, all wrapped up in a luxurious chassis, but better cut-price ultra-portable options are available.