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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.
- BenQ Mobiuz EX480UZ review: A marvellous OLED monster There’s something faintly ridiculous about a gaming monitor this big but it’s still rather impressive£1599
- recommendedViewSonic Omni XG2431 review: Last word in blur reduction A great-value 240Hz 24in gaming monitor with Blur Busters-approved MBR£417
- best buyPhilips Evnia 34M2C8600: A faultless gaming monitor Price aside,the Philips Evnia 34M2C8600 is a superb package for gamers and general users alike£1150
- best buyAsus TUF A15 (2023) review: Performance and affordability A winning combo of the CPU you need and the GPU you want makes the TUF A15 the best affordable RTX 40-series laptop£1149
- recommendedMotorola E7i Power review: Astonishing value for money Motorola goes back to basics and the £80 E7i Power is impressive for the price£80
- recommendedMicrosoft Audio Dock review: One hub to rule them all? A cut-price take on the audio dock idea, the Microsoft Audio Dock is a good alternative to its more expensive rivals£192
- recommendedLogitech Logi Dock review: A USB-C hub with an audio twist The price is high but the Logi Dock combines lots of different functions into one device and does them all rather well£368
- recommendedPhilips Evnia 27M2C5500W review: Fast and curvy Cheaper than we expected, this entry-level Evnia gaming monitor is quick, curvacious and colourful, with I/O ports aplenty£430
- recommendedAOC 24P3CW review: Fully loaded A great budget monitor with a built-in USB hub and 1080p webcam£260
- Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023): An outstanding laptop Every part of the new Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is superb but the top-end model is very, very expensive£4099
- recommendedDell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1: A well-specified convertible With no major weaknesses and excellent battery life, the Inspiron 2-in-1 is a great all-rounder£1049
- best buyLG 40WP95C review: A glorious curved 5K 40in ultrawide If you want an ultrawide display with a high pixel density, this LG monitor could be the perfect choice£1499
- best buyHuawei MateView SE 24in review: A brilliant budget monitor A colourful and affordable 75Hz Full HD monitor that’s perfect for home use, casual gaming or a secondary display£150
- recommendedPhilips 27B1U7903 review: A 27in 4K mini-LED marvel With superb HDR performance and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, this is a great professional work monitor£2199
- Razer Book 13 review: A superb ultraportable for work Razer hits the ultraportable bullseye with its first throw£1200