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Alun Taylor
Over the past two decades Alun has written on a freelance basis for many publications on subjects ranging from mobile phones, PCs and digital audio equipment to electric cars and industrial heritage. Prior to becoming a technology writer, he worked at Sony Music for 15 years frequently interfacing with the computer hardware and audio equipment sides of Sony Corporation and occasionally appearing on BBC Radio 4. A native of Scotland but an adopted Mancunian, Alun divides his time between writing, listening to live music and generally keeping the Expert Reviews flag flying north of Watford.
- best buyAcer Swift 5 SF514-55T (2021) review: Slim, sleek, chic A great laptop at a very reasonable price; Acer's 2021 Swift 5 is a winner£999
- best buyHP Pavilion 14: A premium notebook at a budget price The new HP Pavilion 14 is a compelling package at a surprisingly low price£649
- recommendedAlienware x15 R1 review: The most powerful gaming laptop yet The Alienware x15 is a smart, super-thin gaming laptop with a top-notch display£2149
- recommendedAsus ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED: Dial C for the creatives An innovative mobile workstation with a 16in OLED display, dial controller and a stylus-supporting touchpad£1999
- recommendedHP Victus review: Top gaming value The new Victus gaming laptop proves that bigger really is better£1150
- recommendedAcer CX14 Chromebox review: Chrome OS with Core i5 power Not the cheapest Chromebox on the market, but one of the best£496
- MSI GL66 Pulse review: A top all-rounder, not a gaming great The lack of graphics oomph and poor battery life prevent the MSI GL66 Pulse getting full gaming honours£1099
- best buyLenovo Legion 7: A premium gaming laptop that excels The Lenovo Legion 5’s big brother is a truly outstanding gaming machine£1999
- best buyLenovo Yoga Slim 7: The Golf GTI of compact ultrabooks Lenovo's new Yoga Slim 7 is a fabulous bargain: fast, well made and extraordinarily sensibly priced£850
- Huawei MateBook X Pro (2021): A mighty fine ultraportable The latest Intel chips keep Huawei’s flagship laptop in the hunt for class honours, but the competition is fierce and flaws remain£1599
- recommendedDoro 8050 review: Intuitive and accessible Designed for the more elderly user, the Doro 8050 aims to make Android easier for the less tech-savvy£190
- best buyAsus ROG Zephyrus G15: Twelve on the Beaufort Scale Smart, powerful, compact and light – the Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 is the perfect gaming laptop for grown-ups£2599
- best buyOneOdio A10 headphones: Stunning value for money Remarkable sound quality and noise cancelling for not much cash£54
- recommendedDoro 7030 review: A great feature phone for the elderly It might look like a phone from a bygone era, but the Doro 7030 is an ideal choice for the less tech-savvy£65
- HP Omen 15-en0006na: A solid budget gaming laptop A handsome budget gaming laptop with plenty of power and great speakers£1099