Barry de la Rosa
Recent articles by Barry de la Rosa
Star Trek Online review
Gaming Software
Fantastic 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 currently available.
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.
Packard Bell Easynote TJ75 review
LaptopsA pleasant design and bright screen add some class to this powerful Core i3 laptop, but we didn't like the keyboard or touchpad and it's missing some useful features.
BenQ G2222HDL 22in widescreen monitor review
PC monitorsA brilliant follow-up to the incredible G2220HD, the G2222HDL has an LED backlight for a brighter picture, and still has great contrast and vibrant colours.
MSI CR610-013 16in laptop review
LaptopsWhile MSI's CR610 Blu-ray drive makes it look like an exciting laptop, we'd prefer a faster processor and better screen.
Dell Inspiron 1564 review
LaptopsAn attractive laptop with a fast Core i3 processor, the 1564 has a relatively small hard disk and could do with a better screen.
Lenovo IdeaPad U450p review
Laptops Ultraportable laptopsA curious mix of compact design, DVD drive and dedicated graphics, the U450p is a jack of all trades - but master of none.