Barry de la Rosa
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Samsung 305V5A-A04 review
Laptops
A unique white plastic design and an AMD CPU and graphics chip might draw attention to the 305V5A-A04, but its dim and patchy screen lets it down badly
HP Pavilion dv6-6b57sa review
LaptopsIts smart design and metal construction makes the dv6-6b57sa look the part, but its performance is average, its screen looks faded and the Beats Audio sound system is over-processed
Asus K53SC review
LaptopsBecause of its dedicated graphics card, beefy Core i5 processor, and bright, colourful screen, the K53SC is a brilliant all-rounder
Sony Vaio EH2C0E/L review
LaptopsIf you're not into gaming or heavy tasks, such as multimedia editing, then the EH2C0E/L might be for you; with a big, bright screen, a comfortable keyboard and a neat design
Packard Bell EasyNote TS45-HR-965UK review
TVsThe TS45 can't play games, but it does have a massive hard disk, an accurate display, and Photoshop and Premiere Elements, making it ideal for budding multimedia artists
ZTE Era 7.8mm Tegra 3-powered smartphone announced
Mobile phonesFlagship device a long way from the company's original budget Orange handsets
Lenovo ThinkPad E520 review
LaptopsThe E520's relatively low weight and long battery life make it ideal for travellers
Samsung RV520 review
LaptopsA simple laptop with a budget processor, integrated graphics and half a terabyte of hard disk space for just £420; catch it while you can
Storage Options Scroll Excel review
Laptops Mobile phones TabletsThe Scroll Excel has potential, once you get the Android Market installed, and its HDMI output and USB host are welcome features, but the hardware is disappointing
Dell Inspiron 17R
LaptopsA dedicated graphics card, a pair of USB3 ports and a decent set of speakers, but it's the 17in 1,600x900 screen that makes it great value