Simon Handby is a freelance journalist, writer and editor at Hackbash with over two decades of experience in the technology, automotive, and energy sectors. His work has been featured in IT Pro, PC Pro, and he has collaborated with notable clients such as BMW, Porsche and EDF. Simon’s creative and insightful content has earned him recognition, including the award-winning Toyota iQ launch hypermiling campaign.
Epson Stylus SX525WD review An inexpensive MFP that's cheap to run, but its great scanner is let down by a disappointing printer
Fujitsu ScanSnap S1100 review This lightweight, compact mobile scanner seems a little fragile, but it's bundled with class-leading software that makes it a joy to use
£158
A brief history of the computer With computers now commonplace in every home, workplace and pocket, Simon Handby traces the development of the technology
Kodak ESP C310 review The ESP C310 isn't perfect, and it's not the cheapest wireless MFP we've seen, but it's incredibly cheap to run.
£79
Epson Aculaser M2400DN review This swift and well-specified printer is economical to run, but it's not class-leading and graphics prints are mediocre.
£174
Canon PIXMA MX420 review While the MX420's mono print costs are disappointing, it's otherwise a good value MFP that's well suited for the home office.
£95.62
Plustek MobileOffice S420 review This scanner has a good set of features and a useful docking station, but it's expensive and its scan quality is disappointing.
£198
Plustek SmartOffice PS286 review Its speed and scan quality are OK, but flimsy build quality and buggy software count against the PS286.
£321
HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn review This isn't a bad printer, but Canon's LBP6300dn is cheaper to buy, cheaper to run, faster and more upgradable.
£135.61
Oki B411dn review The B411dn is swift and its print quality is above average. Running costs are also above average though.
£217.01
JVC HA-S600 review The design is up to scratch but sound quality is over-cooked and lacks clarity.
£40
Xerox Phaser 6500N review The Phaser 6500N is readily upgradable and produces stunning prints. However, it lacks a duplexer and has high running costs.
£276.88
Brother HL-3070CW The HL-3070CW is fairly good value and quite quick in colour, but its print quality – particularly in photos – is very disappointing.
£188
Kyocera Mita FS-1370DN review It's hard to love the Kyocera for its print quality, but if you'll mostly print text its low running costs make it incredibly cheap to run.
Epson Stylus SX525WD review An inexpensive MFP that's cheap to run, but its great scanner is let down by a disappointing printer£65
Kodak ESP Office 2170 All-in-One Printer review This compact MFP isn't perfect, but it has everything a micro business needs – including very low running costs£119.99
Fujitsu ScanSnap S1100 review This lightweight, compact mobile scanner seems a little fragile, but it's bundled with class-leading software that makes it a joy to use£158
A brief history of the computer With computers now commonplace in every home, workplace and pocket, Simon Handby traces the development of the technology
Kodak ESP C310 review The ESP C310 isn't perfect, and it's not the cheapest wireless MFP we've seen, but it's incredibly cheap to run.£79
Epson Aculaser M2400DN review This swift and well-specified printer is economical to run, but it's not class-leading and graphics prints are mediocre.£174
Canon PIXMA MX420 review While the MX420's mono print costs are disappointing, it's otherwise a good value MFP that's well suited for the home office.£95.62
Plustek MobileOffice S420 review This scanner has a good set of features and a useful docking station, but it's expensive and its scan quality is disappointing.£198
Plustek SmartOffice PS286 review Its speed and scan quality are OK, but flimsy build quality and buggy software count against the PS286.£321
HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn review This isn't a bad printer, but Canon's LBP6300dn is cheaper to buy, cheaper to run, faster and more upgradable.£135.61
Oki B411dn review The B411dn is swift and its print quality is above average. Running costs are also above average though.£217.01
JVC HA-S600 review The design is up to scratch but sound quality is over-cooked and lacks clarity.£40
Xerox Phaser 6500N review The Phaser 6500N is readily upgradable and produces stunning prints. However, it lacks a duplexer and has high running costs.£276.88
Brother HL-3070CW The HL-3070CW is fairly good value and quite quick in colour, but its print quality – particularly in photos – is very disappointing.£188
Kyocera Mita FS-1370DN review It's hard to love the Kyocera for its print quality, but if you'll mostly print text its low running costs make it incredibly cheap to run.£208.76