Michael Passingham
Recent articles by Michael Passingham
Iiyama ProLite B2888UHSU-B1 review
PC monitors
Cheap Ultra HD screen with excellent connectivity, but the B2888UHSU-B1’s default image quality could be better
Chillblast Helix 17 Ultra Slim review
LaptopsImpressively thin and remarkably powerful, the Chillblast Helix is exceptionally well built, if a trifle bland
Aorus X3 Plus review
LaptopsLight, hugely desirable but expensive; the Aorus X3 Plus is a terrific gaming laptop with a gorgeous high-res screen
HP Envy x360 review
LaptopsImpressively flexible, but the screen and touchpad on the HP Envy x360 could do with some improvement
Asus G750JZ review
LaptopsThe G750JZ is a powerful and heavy gaming laptop with excellent build quality and blazing performance
Acer Aspire U5-620 review
PC systemsThe Acer Aspire U5-620 is a well-specified multimedia machine, but clunky software and so-so design limits its appeal
BenQ GL2450 review
PC monitorsThe GL2450 is a basic monitor, but it provides accurate colours but lacks style and HDMI inputs
Thecus N2310 review
NAS drivesThe Thecus N2310 has good file transfer performance, but the frustrating user interface means there are plenty of better alternatives
D-Link DNS-320L review
NAS drivesThe D-Link DNS-320L does the basics well, but its fiddly user interface means it's worth spending more money if you can
Seagate 4-Bay NAS
NAS drivesLimited third-party apps, but the Seagate 4-bay NAS is excellent value and performs admirably