
Alun Taylor
Over the years, Alun has written freelance for several online publications on subjects ranging from mobile phones to digital audio equipment and PCs and from electric cars to industrial heritage. Before becoming a technology writer, he worked at Sony Music for 15 years. Quite what either occupation has to do with the degree in Early Medieval History he read at the University of Leeds is a bit of a grey area. A native of Scotland but an adopted Mancunian, Alun divides his time between writing, listening to live music, dreaming of the glens and dealing with an unhinged Norwegian Elkhound. For ITPro, Alun reviews laptops and PCs from brands such as Acer, Asus, Lenovo, Dell and HP.
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Lenovo L27i-4B Monitor reviewReviews A useful blend of the old and the new at an attractively low price – the L27i-4B is an ideal general-purpose office monitor
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Acemagic Vista Mini V1 Mini PC reviewReviews A minuscule but well-connected N150-based mini PC – but the size comes at the price of limited upgrade options
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Yoga Slim 7i Gen 9 Aura Edition reviewReviews Though not perfect the new Yoga Slim 7i is a highly capable and well-balanced all-rounder with no serious failings
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Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 4 Tiny reviewReviews By opting for a wide and flat form factor Lenovo has produced a svelte device with lots of space for ports and an easy way to add more storage and memory
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Beelink Mini S13 Mini PC reviewReviews The Mini S13 is no powerhouse but as a workhorse for HTPC, thin client or NAS use it has a lot to offer and is solid value
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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 reviewReviews You need to look past the price but once you do, the latest ThinkPad P1 is self-recommending for the well-heeled user
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MSI Cubi NUC 1M reviewReviews Excellent connectivity and a choice of Raptor Lake CPUs distinguish MSI's latest mini PC
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Lenovo ThinkPad E16 reviewReviews The E16 is a decidedly unglamorous laptop but its solid keyboard and long battery life make it a great work machine
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7441) reviewReviews A no-frills compact laptop that delivers good performance and solid battery life
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MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio reviewReviews Not as polished or powerful as the likes of the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 or the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i but it's much cheaper and has better battery life
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Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 reviewReviews With a powerful Nvidia discrete GPU, and an attractive price, the latest Yoga Pro 9i is the perfect laptop for power creatives on the go
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x reviewReviews With few compatibility issues and Mac-like battery run times the new Snapdragon X Elite silicon is a welcome addition to the laptop world
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Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Gen 5 reviewReviews Only the flaccid integrated graphics processor lets down Lenovo's otherwise impressive M90a Gen 5
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MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M reviewReviews Great battery life, cutting-edge wireless comms, and a 144hz display mark this business compact out from the herd
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Acer Aspire S32-1856 review: A big-screen PC with some clever modular accessoriesReviews This versatile 32-inch all-in-one should be right at home in any office or home requiring a compact multi-purpose PC
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Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (N6506) Review: A high-quality all-rounder for a reasonable priceReviews With a potent Nvidia GPU and superb 120Hz OLED display, the new Vivobook Pro is a superb do-it-all laptop that won't break the bank
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Asus Zenbook Duo 2024 review: Five-star foldable PC for workReviews Bigger and faster than the competition, this is the dual-screen laptop you want for productivity
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HP All-in-One 27 review: The perfect PC for anyone wanting a simple solution to their general computing needsReviews A capable all-in-one Windows PC that's easy on the eye, the ear, and the wallet
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Asus PN53 Mini PC review: A very versatile little PC that can be thoroughly recommendedReviews A potent Mini PC with lots of I/O ports and excellent upgraded potential
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HP Z2 Mini G9 Workstation review: A reasonably potent but very compact workstationReviews A masterclass in fitting a whole pint of PC into a half-pint container
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ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (K6604) 2023 review: An extraordinary omnicompetent laptopReviews If there's a task the new Vivobook Pro 16X can't do well, and quickly, we can't find it – it's a jack-of-all-trades par excellence
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Asus BR1402 review: Rugged modularity for the classroom and workplaceReviews The BR1402 is no powerhouse, but it's versatile, rugged, and crammed with useful features
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BenQ GW2790QT monitor review: A stylish Type-C monitor for the officeReviews With no serious flaws, this new 27in WQHD BenQ is a capable, stylish and affordable addition to any work environment
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Asus Chromebox 5 Mini PC review: A modern Chromebox with a wireless chargerReviews Asus' latest Chromebox is a thoroughly grown-up affair with a 15W wireless charger and a P-Series Alder Lake CPU
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