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.
Latest articles by Alun Taylor
Best business laptops 2024
By Alun Taylor last updated
Best Looking for the best business laptops? Here’s our pick of the best machines around
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 review
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews You need to look past the price but once you do, the latest ThinkPad P1 is self-recommending for the well-heeled user
MSI Cubi NUC 1M review
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews Excellent connectivity and a choice of Raptor Lake CPUs distinguish MSI's latest mini PC
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 review
By Alun Taylor last updated
Reviews The E16 is a decidedly unglamorous laptop but its solid keyboard and long battery life make it a great work machine
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7441) review
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews A no-frills compact laptop that delivers good performance and solid battery life
MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio review
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews 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
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 review
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews 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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 review
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews With its bright 3:2 display, easy-access interior, and superb battery life, the Surface Laptop 7 is a stellar productivity tool
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x review
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews With few compatibility issues and Mac-like battery run times the new Snapdragon X Elite silicon is a welcome addition to the laptop world
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Gen 5 review
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews Only the flaccid integrated graphics processor lets down Lenovo's otherwise impressive M90a Gen 5
MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M review
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews Great battery life, cutting-edge wireless comms, and a 144hz display mark this business compact out from the herd
Acer Aspire S32-1856 review: A big-screen PC with some clever modular accessories
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews This versatile 32-inch all-in-one should be right at home in any office or home requiring a compact multi-purpose PC
Asus Vivobook S16 (S5606) Review: An outstanding 16-inch lightweight OLED laptop
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews The sublime 3.2K 120Hz OLED display is the cherry on top of this excellent ultrabook, boasting the latest Intel silicon, good connectivity and solid battery life.
Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (N6506) Review: A high-quality all-rounder for a reasonable price
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews 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
Asus Zenbook Duo 2024 review: Five-star foldable PC for work
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews Bigger and faster than the competition, this is the dual-screen laptop you want for productivity
HP Envy 17 review: An affordable big-screen workstation replacement
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews With the option of Nvidia graphics and a 4K display, the HP Envy 17 is a versatile yet affordable big-screen laptop
HP All-in-One 27 review: The perfect PC for anyone wanting a simple solution to their general computing needs
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews A capable all-in-one Windows PC that's easy on the eye, the ear, and the wallet
Asus PN53 Mini PC review: A very versatile little PC that can be thoroughly recommended
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews A potent Mini PC with lots of I/O ports and excellent upgraded potential
HP Z2 Mini G9 Workstation review: A reasonably potent but very compact workstation
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews A masterclass in fitting a whole pint of PC into a half-pint container
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (K6604) 2023 review: An extraordinary omnicompetent laptop
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews 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
Asus BR1402 review: Rugged modularity for the classroom and workplace
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews The BR1402 is no powerhouse, but it's versatile, rugged, and crammed with useful features
BenQ GW2790QT monitor review: A stylish Type-C monitor for the office
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews With no serious flaws, this new 27in WQHD BenQ is a capable, stylish and affordable addition to any work environment
Asus Chromebox 5 Mini PC review: A modern Chromebox with a wireless charger
By Alun Taylor published
Reviews 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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