Barry de la Rosa
Recent articles by Barry de la Rosa
Samsung SyncMaster XL2370 review
PC monitors
A gorgeous design and excellent picture quality don't justify the inexplicably high price
Eclipse Matrix i75R577 review
PCsA well-made, quiet PC with potential for overclocking, the 24in, Full HD monitor and 1TB hard disk tip the scales in its favour against stiff competition.
Just Cause 2 review
GamingA fun-filled extravaganza of explosion-filled destruction, but Just Cause 2's huge sand-box lacks immersion or depth
Iiyama ProLite E2008HDS-1 review
PC monitorsDespite its budget looks, the E2008HDS-1 has excellent image quality, a sensible resolution and a low price.
HTC Desire review
Mobile phonesA beautiful and powerful phone, however the Desire can't rival the iPhone's build quality, and HTC's Sense software has some annoying quirks
Star Trek Online review
GamingFantastic space battles but tedious ground combat. It's a good game and one that will thrill any trekkie.
Acer Aspire 7740-334G50Mn review
LaptopsDespite the fast new Core i3 processor and large screen, the 7740 is let down by a poor keyboard and touchpad.
Sony Vaio E Series (VPC-EA1S1E/L) review
LaptopsA beautifully-made laptop, the VPC-EA1S1E/L has average performance, battery life and multimedia features
HTC Legend review
Mobile phonesFantastic build quality, good battery life, a vibrant display, and superbly functional software make the Legend the best value smartphone
Advent Centurion CBE1401 review
PCsA well-designed case and quiet water-cooling can't make up for the poor choice of motherboard, and it's much too expensive.