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Michael Passingham

Michael Passingham is a senior researcher at Which?. He holds a Master’s degree in Railway Studies from the University of York, with a career including roles at Time Inc. UK and Expert Reviews.

Recent articles by Michael Passingham

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Chrome does drain the life out of your laptop battery
Laptops Software

Does your browser choice actually make a difference to your laptop's battery life? We run the numbers

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AOC Q2577PWQ review
PC monitors

Great image quality from a 25in panel, but a lack of USB ports limits the AOC Q2577PWQ's practical appeal

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£251 inc VAT
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Asus Transformer Book Chi T100 review
Laptops Tablets

The successor to one of our favourite tablet hybrids fails to keep its crown with an increased price and some questionable design decisions

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£400 inc VAT
A list of the best racing sims in 2015
Best PC sim racing games
Gaming

Fancy yourself as a virtual Vettel? Take a look at our six favourite PC sim racing games

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Scan 3XS Graphite LG157 review
Laptops

Screen and build improvements make the Scan 3XS Graphite LG157 gaming laptop a top mid-range choice

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£950 inc VAT
Alienware 13 with Graphics Amplifier review
Laptops

A well-built, thin and light gaming laptop with great battery life, while the optional Graphics Amplifier is a fascinating addition

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£1294 inc VAT
BenQ RL2755HM - front view
BenQ RL2755HM review
PC monitors

Targeting console gamers, this monitor fails to deliver the image quality we'd expect at this price

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£210 inc VAT
Asus Zenbook UX303LA review
Ultraportable laptops

The Asus Zenbook UX303LA Ultrabook is brilliant value with impressive performance but a lacklustre screen

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£700 inc VAT
Sony Xperia M
Sony Xperia M review - a decent budget choice?
Mobile phones

Bargain-basement specs let down this well-made compact smartphone

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£99.99 inc VAT
Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro review
Laptops

Performance-boosting upgrades and an overhauled touchpad keep the 13-inch MacBook Pro well ahead of the competition

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£1199 inc VAT