Barry de la Rosa
Recent articles by Barry de la Rosa
Syabas Popcorn Hour A-300 review
Media streamers
A fully-featured media streamer with some unique features, the A-300 requires a bit of work to get up and running, but its high price lets it down
Sapphire Vid-2X Display Expander review
TechnologyAn easy way to add dual-monitor support to a single DVI output PC or a DisplayPort laptop, but it's pretty expensive
Asus O!Play Mini Plus review
Media streamersA budget player with good file support, but the O!Play Mini Plus has a laggy and convoluted interface, doesn't save network locations, and has a poor selection of online services
iPad 3 under attack from growing Android sales
TabletsApple still ahead, but Android catching up fast; is there any hope for Microsoft?
Orange San Francisco II review
Mobile phonesThe San Francisco II improves on the original in every way, and, small amount of app storage aside, is a great budget handset
Samsung SyncMaster S27A850D review
PC monitorsThe S27A850D's adjustable stand and 2,560x1,440 resolution are all good, but it's the new PLS panel, with its amazing contrast and colours
Arbico Excel 2168 CS review
PCsA well-rounded PC with room for expansion and a smart monitor, but AMD Llano-powered systems are better value
CyberPower Ultra Triton SE review
PCsGood Windows and gaming performance, but the 18.5in monitor lets the package down. You can get much better value elsewhere
Viewsonic VP2765-LED review
PC monitorsA solidly-built business monitor with a fully-adjustable stand and a four-port USB hub, but the VP2765-LED can't deliver on colour accuracy
Dino PC Volcanic 4100 review
PCsGaming is the focus here, but the 6670 won’t really satisfy demanding gamers. Too many compromises have been made to include it, too