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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.

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Epson Aculaser M2400DN
Epson Aculaser M2400DN review
Home office Laser printers Printers

This swift and well-specified printer is economical to run, but it's not class-leading and graphics prints are mediocre.

£174 inc VAT
Canon PIXMA MX420
Canon PIXMA MX420 review
All-in-one printers Home office Printers

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 inc VAT
Plustek MobileOffice S420
Plustek MobileOffice S420 review
Scanners

This scanner has a good set of features and a useful docking station, but it's expensive and its scan quality is disappointing.

£198 inc VAT
Plustek SmartOffice PS286
Plustek SmartOffice PS286 review
Scanners

Its speed and scan quality are OK, but flimsy build quality and buggy software count against the PS286.

£321 inc VAT
HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn
HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn review
Home office Laser printers Printers

This isn't a bad printer, but Canon's LBP6300dn is cheaper to buy, cheaper to run, faster and more upgradable.

£135.61 inc VAT
Oki B411dn
Oki B411dn review
Home office Laser printers Printers

The B411dn is swift and its print quality is above average. Running costs are also above average though.

£217.01 inc VAT
JVC HA-S600
JVC HA-S600 review
Headphones

The design is up to scratch but sound quality is over-cooked and lacks clarity.

£40 inc VAT
Xerox Phaser 6500N
Xerox Phaser 6500N review
Home office Laser printers Printers

The Phaser 6500N is readily upgradable and produces stunning prints. However, it lacks a duplexer and has high running costs.

£276.88 inc VAT
Brother HL-3070CW
Brother HL-3070CW
Home office Laser printers Printers

The HL-3070CW is fairly good value and quite quick in colour, but its print quality – particularly in photos – is very disappointing.

£188 inc VAT
Kyocera Mita FS-1370DN
Kyocera Mita FS-1370DN review
Home office Laser printers Printers

It's hard to love the Kyocera for its print quality, but if you'll mostly print text its laudably low running costs make it incredibly cheap to run.

£208.76 inc VAT