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Katharine Byrne

When Katharine's not glued to her Wii U and 3DS, she's usually found darting between tiny smartphones and huge pieces of home cinema equipment.She’s tested everything from laptops and monitors to motherboards and projectors, but she currently specialises in smartphones, games and AV.

  • Samsung Series 5 550P5C-S03
    Samsung Series 5 550P5C-S03 review Its screen could be better, but this powerful laptop is the perfect swan song for Windows 7
    £680
    Katharine Byrne
  • HP Envy Spectre One
    HP Envy Spectre One review A stylish all-in-one with NFC, but its lack of touchscreen and underpowered hardware fail to impress
    £1200
    Katharine Byrne
  • Lenovo IdeaPad Z580
    Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 review Perfect if you like to watch films or play games, but its poor battery life and touchpad prevent the Z580 from achieving true greatness
    £550
    Katharine Byrne
  • Dell S2740L
    Dell S2740L review Excellent brightness and contrast levels, but its glossy display will drive you mad
    £298
    Katharine Byrne
  • Acer Aspire E1-571
    Acer Aspire E1-571 review It may have a cramped keyboard, but this cheap laptop is great for everyday use
    £348
    Katharine Byrne
  • PC Specialist Inferno V-3K
    PC Specialist Inferno V-3K review Perfect for gaming on the go, with decent battery life to match
    £638
    Katharine Byrne
  • Acer Aspire V5-571
    Acer Aspire V5-571 review The V5's keyboard is comfortable to use, but the laptop misses the mark when it comes to performance
    £390
    Katharine Byrne
  • HP Pavilion G6-2242ea
    HP Pavilion G6-2242ea review An impressive specification, but the G6-2242ea is just too slow to recommend
    £328
    Katharine Byrne
  • Lenovo IdeaPad S400
    Lenovo IdeaPad S400 review It’s pretty, but its poor performance and touchpad leave the IdeaPad S400 behind its competitors
    £390
    Katharine Byrne
  • recommended
    Asus K55VD
    Asus K55VD review A great laptop for under £450, and its dedicated graphics make it an attractive option for gamers on a budget
    £442
    Katharine Byrne
  • best buy
    Toshiba Satellite L855-148
    Toshiba Satellite L855-148 review An excellent all-round Windows 8 laptop – no gimmicks, just high performance and an impressive specification
    £635
    Katharine Byrne
  • recommended
    Asus VivoBook S200
    Asus VivoBook S200 review It's a shame the screen is a bit dim, but this is still a great-value touchscreen Windows 8 laptop
    £400
    Katharine Byrne
  • Dell XPS 12
    Dell XPS 12 review The XPS 12 has its flaws, but this brilliant laptop/tablet hybrid still delivers in spades
    £1279
    Katharine Byrne
  • AOC i2757Fm
    AOC i2757Fm review Adequate image quality, but MHL support isn’t enough to make this screen stand out from the competition
    £230
    Katharine Byrne
  • Asus Taichi
    Asus Taichi review The extra screen is a neat idea but ultimately the Taichi is a jack of all trades and master of none
    £1200
    Katharine Byrne