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Simon Handby

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
    Epson Stylus SX525WD review An inexpensive MFP that's cheap to run, but its great scanner is let down by a disappointing printer
    £65
    Simon Handby
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    Kodak ESP Office 2170 All-in-One Printer
    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
    Simon Handby
  • Fujitsu ScanSnap S1100 2
    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
    Simon Handby
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    A brief history of the computer With computers now commonplace in every home, workplace and pocket, Simon Handby traces the development of the technology
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  • Kodak ESP C310
    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
    Simon Handby
  • Epson Aculaser M2400DN
    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
    Simon Handby
  • Canon PIXMA MX420
    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
    Simon Handby
  • Plustek MobileOffice S420
    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
    Simon Handby
  • Plustek SmartOffice PS286
    Plustek SmartOffice PS286 review Its speed and scan quality are OK, but flimsy build quality and buggy software count against the PS286.
    £321
    Simon Handby
  • HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn
    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
    Simon Handby
  • Oki B411dn
    Oki B411dn review The B411dn is swift and its print quality is above average. Running costs are also above average though.
    £217.01
    Simon Handby
  • JVC HA-S600
    JVC HA-S600 review The design is up to scratch but sound quality is over-cooked and lacks clarity.
    £40
    Simon Handby
  • Xerox Phaser 6500N
    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
    Simon Handby
  • Brother HL-3070CW
    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
    Simon Handby
  • Kyocera Mita FS-1370DN
    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
    Simon Handby