Barry de la Rosa

Barry de la Rosa has written various articles on a range of topics covering everything from TVs to mobile phones.

  • best buy
    Apple iPhone 3G S 32GB Black review The new iPhone is a superb piece of design and engineering. It's expensive, however, and we don't like Apple's closed software system.
    £538
  • Philips Cineos 32PFL9604H review A feature-packed LCD TV with amazing motion-processing technology, it suffers from dull reds and a high price.
    £999
  • eMachines EZ1600 review Despite limited features and performance, the EZ1600 is a neat package that's good value, but it doesn't topple our current award-winners.
    £350
  • Chillblast Fusion Pegasus review The most powerful PC we've seen to date, it can take on everything from HD video editing to playing the latest games.
    £1249
  • best buy
    Acer Timeline 3810T review Not as light as more expensive ultra-portables, but twice as powerful as cheaper netbooks, its incredible battery life put this laptop in a class of its own.
    £690
  • Toshiba NB200-11L review A smart design and excellent battery life make the NB200-11L appear great value, but it's let down by a mediocre keyboard.
    £315
  • MSI GX723 review Its new graphics chipset isn't anything to get excited about, and there far are better desktop replacements at a similar price.
    £1136
  • recommended
    HP Pavilion dv6-1133ea review A classy-looking laptop, with excellent build quality, a comfortable keyboard and respectable all-round performance.
    £452
  • best buy
    Codemasters Fuel review A huge, open world to explore with highly addictive racing. The best arcade-style driving game in years.
    £18
  • best buy
    EA Games The Sims 3 review A detailed social simulation with many layers. There's an entire town, and more role-playing elements than before.
    £30
  • iRiver P7 review The P7's great audio quality is let down by a frustrating touchscreen interface and a lack of physical controls.
    £169
  • Samsung Tocco Ultra Edition review Amazing picture quality and an above-average camera in a sturdy, well-designed package - but it's let down by its poor battery life.
    £289
  • recommended
    Mesh Nero 9950HD review An amazing PC with stunning performance, huge upgrade potential and a fantastic monitor. The 9950HD is incredible value.
    £523.45
  • Ginger6 G6 Studio 9600GTi review The 9600GTi is a decent budget PC, but doesn't have the expansion options or performance to compete with Mesh's Nero 9950HD.
    £510
  • RL Supplies Modula 9040IHD review A desktop case that can save space, with bundled speakers, a large hard disk and good quality peripherals. However, upgrades are limited.
    £506