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Katharine Byrne

@Byrneinator

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.

Recent articles by Katharine Byrne

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review: Samsung's exploding phablet
Mobile phones

Samsung's infamous Galaxy Note 7 was a monstrous smartphone, if only it didn't explode

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£739 inc VAT (SIM-free)
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HTC One M9: A well built phone, that's now more affordable
Mobile phones

The HTC One M9 is fast and the Sense 7 UI is a big improvement, but it doesn't do enough to make it really stand out

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£580 inc VAT SIM-free
Samsung Galaxy S7 review: Still a great phone
Mobile phones

The Samsung Galaxy S7 was once the Android king – let's take a look back at what made it so great

Published :
£569 inc VAT (SIM-free)
HTC One A9: Now a lot cheaper
Mobile phones

The HTC One A9 used to be a great phone with a superb screen and camera, but how does it stack up in today's market?

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£470 inc VAT (SIM-free)
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Wii U review: Gone, but not forgotten
Gaming

It may not be super powerful, but Nintendo delivers a fun and innovative new console that finally gets online right

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£120 inc VAT for 8GB Basic Pack
Samsung Galaxy Tab E review: Ancient and outdated
Tablets

Reasonably cheap, but the ageing Samsung Galaxy Tab E simply doesn't cut it as a budget tablet in 2018

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£140 inc VAT
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) review
Mobile phones

Fast and beautifully designed, the Galaxy A5 (2016) is Samsung's best mid-range phone yet, but is the 2017 A5 a better purchase?

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£290 inc VAT (as of 12th July)
Nintendo 2DS is still as fantastic as it ever was
Gaming

Its looks and loss of 3D may be divisive, but the Nintendo 2DS console is great for kids

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£99 inc VAT
LG SH5 review: A brilliant soundbar
Soundbars

With great sound and superb design, the LG SH5 is a brilliant entry-level soundbar and subwoofer combo

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£215 inc VAT
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Huawei Watch W1 review
Smartwatches

The Huawei Watch has an excellent two day battery life and top class design, but it comes at a price

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£289 inc VAT (Leather Band model)