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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.
- recommendedIiyama G-Master GCB4580DQSN-B1 review A feature-laden 44.5in 5K 165Hz curved widescreen gaming monitor that delivers acres of space at a great price£799
- recommendedMSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED review: Super-fast OLED gaming ahoy MSI hits 360Hz high with its impressive OLED gaming monitor£999
- best buyIiyama ProLite XUB3293UHSN-B5 review: Office 4K on a budget An affordable, high-quality 4K productivity monitor with a useful KVM switch£399
- Acer Swift X 16 OLED (SFX16-61G) review With a superb display and potent silicon, the new Swift X should excite and delight more than it does£1424
- HP Omen Transcend 14: Supremely stylish and compact The HP Omen Transcend 14 delivers the gaming goods in a compact and highly desirable chassis£1549
- How we test PC monitors: Our benchmark process explained An in-depth guide to Expert Reviews’ PC monitor testing and benchmarks – including how we interpret the results
- recommendedDell UltraSharp U4323QE review This 43in office Titan comes with great speakers and support for up to four PCs in a KVM configuration£1014
- best buyAOC Agon Pro AG276QZD: An affordable 240Hz OLED monitor An interestingly designed monitor, with a new firmware update making it a strong challenger to monitors from Asus and LG£847
- best buyLenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 review: Petite and powerful An outstanding compact laptop for gamers and creatives alike£1474
- Huawei MateBook D 16 (2024): Capable but dull The Huawei D 16 isn’t exciting, but it has the basics well-covered£999
- best buyAOC Gaming Q27G3XMN review: Marvellous value Mini LED gaming A brilliant 27in gaming monitor offering stunning HDR at an incredible price£350
- best buyLG UltraGear 32GR93U review: Top-notch 4K gaming This new LG 32in 4K IPS gamer has all the basics nailed down as tight as a drum and is impressively affordable£579
- recommendedSamsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360: Fourth Time's a Charm A very impressive 16in OLED convertible laptop with a stunning display and speaker system£1799
- best buyPhilips Evnia 49M2C8900 OLED review: Best of its kind While not cheap, the 49in Evnia is the best ultra-widescreen OLED gaming monitor on the market£1243
- HP Victus 15-fa100 review: Lots of style but less substance A good-looking and cheap RTX 4050 gaming laptop but with a few compromises£899