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Jim Martin

Jim Martin is an editor at IDG UK and holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Kent. Known for his product reviews and testing, Jim’s portfolio includes Tech Advisor and Computer Shopper.

Recent articles by Jim Martin

Synology Disk Station (DS) 409slim review
External hard drives NAS drives

A compact NAS enclosure with lots of features, low power consumption, low noise and a small footprint - a superb choice.

£299 inc VAT
Panasonic Viera TX-P42G10B review
PC monitors TVs

Fantastic image quality and the benefit of Freesat make this a great choice if you're after a 42in HD TV.

£790 inc VAT
LG Flatron M227WD-PZ review
PC monitors TVs

A decent TV and monitor at a reasonable price, but it's let down by poor speakers.

£190 inc VAT
BT Mobile Broadband
Mobile networks

Unbeatable value as part of a BT Total Broadband package, and still remarkably inexpensive when bought on its own.

£50 with BT Total Broadband option 1 or 2, £10 with option 3; £130 inc VAT without BT contract
Philips Brilliance 220X1 review
PC monitors TVs

A pretty-looking 22in monitor that provides only average image quality for a relatively high price.

£234 inc VAT
1&1 MyBusiness Site review
Software

MyBusiness Site can construct a professional-looking website for very little money and effort

£12 per month inc VAT
Samsung SyncMaster LD220 review
PC monitors TVs

A great-quality USB monitor that's a good choice only if your laptop's monitor output is already being used for another display.

£185 inc VAT
Panasonic PT-AE3000E review
Projectors

With excellent image quality, low noise and the ability to play games, the PT-AE3000E won't disappoint.

£2145 inc VAT
Hannspree SD8073 review
Digital photo frames PC monitors TVs
£81 inc VAT
Sony S-Frame DPF-X1000 review
Digital photo frames PC monitors TVs
£230 inc VAT