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Alun Taylor

Alun Taylor

Over the past two decades Alun has written on a freelance basis for many publications on subjects ranging from mobile phones, PCs and digital audio equipment to electric cars and industrial heritage. Prior to becoming a technology writer, he worked at Sony Music for 15 years frequently interfacing with the computer hardware and audio equipment sides of Sony Corporation and occasionally appearing on BBC Radio 4. A native of Scotland but an adopted Mancunian, Alun divides his time between writing, listening to live music and generally keeping the Expert Reviews flag flying north of Watford.

Recent articles by Alun Taylor

MSI Vector GP66 review: The muscle car of gaming laptops
Gaming laptops

The MSI Vector is a compelling combination of very high performance and relatively low cost

£2099 inc VAT
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Microsoft Surface Go 3 review: A gutless wonder
2-in-1 laptops

A still-impressive design is undermined by a puny entry-level CPU that is barely fit for purpose

£625 inc VAT
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro: The light fantastic
Laptops

Samsung defies the laws of physics with its new super-thin, super-light AMOLED laptop

£1449 inc VAT
Acer Swift 3 (2022): The best affordable compact laptop
Laptops

Affordable, compact, well made and with an excellent display, the latest Acer Swift 3 has no real weaknesses

£599 inc VAT
Alienware x14 (2022): Small but perfectly formed
Gaming laptops

The smallest model in the Alienware range is every bit as desirable as the biggest

£1949 inc VAT
Alienware x17 R2: Powerful, beautiful and very expensive
Gaming laptops

Stunning to look at and supremely powerful, if money is no object this is the best premium gaming laptop on the market

£3649 inc VAT
Lenovo Legion 5 AMD Advantage Edition: Budget gaming marvel
Gaming laptops

AMD’s Radeon RX 6600M GPU and a Full HD display are the perfect budget gaming combo

£999 inc VAT
Creative T60 review: A feature-packed system
Speakers

Great sound, USB connectivity and a built-in DAC combined with a surprisingly low price make the T60s an easy recommendation

£70 inc VAT
Cherry MW 9100 review: A travel mouse of fine distinction
Mice

A stylish and muscular travel mouse with a handy DPI selector and a surprisingly low price

£38 inc VAT; £81 with slimline keyboard
Huawei MateBook X Pro Review
Laptops

An outstanding new sound system and excellent 90Hz 3.1K display keep the MateBook X near the top of the class

£1599 (estimated) inc VAT