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K.G. Orphanides

Recent articles by K.G. Orphanides

Acer Aspire 8735G
Acer Aspire 8735G review
Laptops

This imposing laptop is more about entertainment than processor power, which makes the absence of a 1080p screen all the more telling.

£729 inc VAT
Zyxel NBG-460N
Zyxel NBG-460N review
Home office Wireless routers

With both wireless transfer speeds and a feature set that are rather average, there are few compelling reasons to buy this over other, similarly priced but better specified, devices.

£78 inc VAT
HP Compaq Presario CQ71-403SA
HP Compaq Presario CQ71-403SA review
Laptops

This laptop's well suited to most home and office tasks, but it's relatively poor battery life lets it down slightly.

£500 inc VAT
Sony Vaio E Series (EC1S1E/BJ.CEK)
Sony Vaio E Series (EC1S1E/BJ.CEK) review
Laptops

A fast processor, quick 3D graphics, full HD display, Blu-ray player and large hard disk all combine to make this an absolutely stunning desktop replacement.

£811 inc VAT
Samsung R780 (NP-R780-JS0BUK)
Samsung R780 (NP-R780-JS0BUK) review
Laptops

Samsung's R780 is an excellent desktop replacement that's only missing an HD display, but we've seen better specifications at a similar price.

£782 inc VAT
Syabas Popcorn Hour C-200
Syabas Popcorn Hour C-200 review
Media streamers TVs

The C-200 is probably the most versatile media streamer we've ever reviewed, but most people are unlikely to use all its features and should just get a PS3.

£440 inc VAT
Acer Aspire 7715z
Acer Aspire 7715z review
Laptops

This chunky big-screened laptop has a great battery life but cuts a few too many corners on its features and specification.

£439 inc VAT
Dell 1130n Laser Printer
Dell 1130n Laser Printer review
Home office Laser printers Printers

The 1130n is unquestionably an excellent printer, but Samsung's original version is cheaper and costs less to run.

£140 inc VAT
HP ProBook 6540b
HP ProBook 6540b review
Laptops

We loved its matt display, battery life and build quality of this laptop, but its business-oriented features mean that it's expensive

£877 inc VAT
Dell Studio 1558
Dell Studio 1558 review
Laptops

The decent battery life, dual-band wireless adaptor and high-quality screen make this a great laptop, but there are better deals out there.

£763 inc VAT