Barry de la Rosa
Recent articles by Barry de la Rosa
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 review
Mobile phones
A decent camera, but the customised interface isn't as snappy as other Snapdragon phones, and you're paying a premium for the luxury build quality
Fujitsu Lifebook E780 review
LaptopsA well-built and powerful laptop, the E780 has a poor display, far more security features than most users will ever need, and is far too expensive
PC Specialist Aurea i3-530X review
PCsThe lack of a Full HD monitor makes this poor value compared to other PCs here, but we're more concerned by the lack of extra cooling for the overclocked CPU, coupled with the minimal warranty.
Sony Vaio F series (VPC-F11S1E/B) review
LaptopsWith a powerful processor and graphics chip, plenty of RAM and a Full HD display, the F11S1E is an ideal image/video processor
Iiyama ProLite E2710HDSD-1 review
PC monitorsDecent image quality, a four-port USB hub and surprisingly good internal speakers make this 27in monitor great value
Samsung SyncMaster XL2370 review
PC monitorsA 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
Gaming SoftwareA 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