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David Ludlow

David has been fascinated by technology since he first set eyes on the ZX Spectrum 48K. A fan of smartphones, tablets and home automation, he also specialises in home networking. David has worked in tech publishing for more than 20years, working on PCW, Computer Shopper and launching Expert Reviews in 2010. 

Recent articles by David Ludlow

Sky Player on Media Center
Sky Sky Player on Media Center review
Software

Brings on-demand Sky TV to your Media Center with the ability to rent movies and TV shows, but it's frustrating you can't resume programmes and that it's limited to Windows 7.

MSI Wind Top AE2020-031UK
MSI Wind Top AE2020-031UK review
PCs

The MSI Wind Top AE2020-031UK is a decent all-in-one PC for those on a budget, but if you can stretch, there are more powerful alternatives.

£572 inc VAT
ATI HD 5570
Sapphire Radeon HD 5570 HDMI review
Graphics cards

If you really need a low-profile card that's capable of playing games, it's a good choice, but there are better-value gaming and media centre cards out there.

£77 inc VAT
APC Back-UPS ES 700
APC Back-UPS ES 700
PCs

The Back-UPS ES 700 is the perfect way to protect your computer from power loss.

£62 inc VAT
Toshiba BDX2000
Toshiba BDX2000 review
Blu-ray players TVs

An attractive Blu-ray player with decent performance, but we'd really expect more features at this price.

£200 inc VAT
Joby Gorillatorch
Joby Gorillatorch review
Technology

Incredibly bright and the most flexible torch we've reviewed to date, but the Gorillatorch isn't cheap.

£30 inc VAT
Asus O!Play HDP-R3
Asus O!Play HDP-R3 review
Media streamers

The card reader and wireless network adaptor make the HDP-R3 more flexible than the original, but we don't feel that they're quite worth the price difference.

£123 inc VAT
Sky Player on Xbox 360
Sky Player on Xbox 360 review
Software

Expands the Xbox 360's capabilities and is a real bonus for existing Sky subscribers, but lacks some of the PC version's features.

Nanovision Mimo UM-720S review
PC monitors TVs

A cool-looking product, but it's pricy, and its low resolution means the UM-720S is only good for instant messaging and Skype.

£150 inc VAT
ViewSonic VNB101 review
Laptops

A smart, well-built netbook with a great screen and comfortable keyboard. It's just a shame that its battery life isn't longer.

£300 inc VAT