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Andy Shaw

Andy Shaw has been a professional reviewer for 30 years, starting his career critiquing PC games and rapidly expanding his horizons into all types of computer hardware and software. Since then he’s worked for a broad selection of print magazines and websites, as a writer and editor, both on staff and as a freelancer. Nowadays he applies his well-honed critical eye to reviewing a wide range of products, from vacuum cleaners to printers.

Recent articles by Andy Shaw

Roidmi X300 review: Attractive but imperfect
Vacuum cleaners

The Roidmi X300 is a powerful vacuum cleaner but it can’t compete with the Dyson V15 Detect for sheer versatility

£599 inc VAT
Shark vacuum model numbers explained
Vacuum cleaners

Looking for a new Shark vacuum cleaner but aren’t sure exactly what the model number means? We’ll show you how to decode them

Ecovacs Deebot N10: A reliable and affordable robot vacuum
Robot vacuum cleaners

The Ecovacs Deebot N10 has a great app and is an adept navigator but disappoints a bit in the spot cleaning and mopping departments

£399 inc VAT
Yard Force EasyMow 260B review: Robot mowing for less money
Lawn mowers

For the money, the Yard Force EasyMow 260B is a thoroughly competent robot lawnmower with a surprisingly good app

£400 inc VAT
LawnMaster VBRM16 review: An easy to use robot mower
Lawn mowers

An affordable drop and mow robot that’s incredibly easy to use

£349 inc VAT
Canon Maxify G7050 review: A pricey yet cheap to run
Inkjet printers

An office inkjet that costs a lot up front, but marries useful office features with spectacularly affordable ongoing running costs

£600 (inc VAT)
Lefant M1 review: Good cleaning, mediocre mapping
Robot vacuum cleaners

A better vacuum cleaner than mop, and its mapping isn’t ready to tackle complicated floor plans

£500 (inc VAT)
Eufy RoboVac G30 Edge: A top-end robot vacuum for less
Robot vacuum cleaners

The smartest of Eufy’s RoboVac range is better than ever at cleaning your floors

£340 inc VAT
Canon Maxify GX5050: The cheapest running costs yet
Printers

Canon’s business-orientated ink tank printer cuts down on frills but delivers office basics with affordable running costs

£390 inc VAT
Samsung Bespoke Jet Pro Extra: No more dust clouds
Vacuum cleaners

An effective and well-made cordless stick, with mess-free emptying and a raft of extras – but it‘s expensive

£849 inc VAT