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Barry de la Rosa

Barry de la Rosa has written various articles on a range of topics covering everything from TVs to mobile phones.

Recent articles by Barry de la Rosa

Syabas Popcorn Hour A-300
Syabas Popcorn Hour A-300 review
Media streamers

A fully-featured media streamer with some unique features, the A-300 requires a bit of work to get up and running, but its high price lets it down

Sapphire Vid-2X Display Expander
Sapphire Vid-2X Display Expander review
Technology

An easy way to add dual-monitor support to a single DVI output PC or a DisplayPort laptop, but it's pretty expensive

£125 inc VAT
Asus O!Play Mini Plus
Asus O!Play Mini Plus review
Media streamers

A budget player with good file support, but the O!Play Mini Plus has a laggy and convoluted interface

£94 inc VAT
Tablet market share
iPad 3 under attack from growing Android sales
Tablets

Apple still ahead, but Android catching up fast; is there any hope for Microsoft?

Orange San Francisco II
Orange San Francisco II review
Mobile phones

The San Francisco II improves on the original in every way, and, small amount of app storage aside, is a great budget handset

£100 inc VAT
Samsung SyncMaster S27A850D
Samsung SyncMaster S27A850D review
PC monitors

The S27A850D's adjustable stand and 2,560x1,440 resolution are all good, but it's the new PLS panel, with its amazing contrast and colours

£544 inc VAT
Arbico Excel 2168 CS
Arbico Excel 2168 CS review
PCs

A well-rounded PC with room for expansion and a smart monitor, but AMD Llano-powered systems are better value

£500 inc VAT
CyberPower Ultra Triton SE
CyberPower Ultra Triton SE review
PCs

Good Windows and gaming performance, but the 18.5in monitor lets the package down. You can get much better value elsewhere

£500 inc VAT
Viewsonic VP2765-LED
Viewsonic VP2765-LED review
PC monitors

A solidly-built business monitor with a fully-adjustable stand and a four-port USB hub, but the VP2765-LED can't deliver on colour accuracy

£324 inc VAT
Dino PC Volcanic 4100
Dino PC Volcanic 4100 review
PCs

Gaming is the focus here, but the 6670 won’t really satisfy demanding gamers. Too many compromises have been made to include it, too

£500 inc VAT