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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.
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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£1149Alun Taylor
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recommendedMotorola E7i Power review: Astonishing value for money Motorola goes back to basics and the £80 E7i Power is impressive for the price£80Alun Taylor
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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£192Alun Taylor
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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£368Alun Taylor
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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£430Alun Taylor
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recommendedAOC 24P3CW review: Fully loaded A great budget monitor with a built-in USB hub and 1080p webcam£260Alun Taylor
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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£4099Alun Taylor
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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£1049Alun Taylor
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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£1499Alun Taylor
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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£150Alun Taylor
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recommendedPhilips 27B1U7903 review: A 27in 4K mini-LED marvel With superb HDR performance and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, this is a great professional work monitor£2199Alun Taylor
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Razer Book 13 review: A superb ultraportable for work Razer hits the ultraportable bullseye with its first throw£1200Alun Taylor
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recommendedHuawei MateBook E: The best all-round Windows tablet A sumptuous OLED display, compact design and competitive price make the Huawei MateBook E a winner£999Alun Taylor
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recommendedBenQ PD2506Q 25in review: For creatives on a budget If money and space are tight this new entry-level BenQ pro designer monitor can be strongly recommended£400Alun Taylor
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Samsung Galaxy Book Go: You’re better off with a Chromebook The Galaxy Book Go is a budget 14in Windows laptop with a Qualcomm ARM CPU, a 4G modem and a few too many problems£399Alun Taylor