Articles by Ben Stinson

10 notebooks, 2-in-1s and convertibles perfect for Windows 10

By Ben Stinson published 29 July 15

We pick out the best portable mean machines which will run Microsoft's new OS with flair.

EE Harrier review

By Ben Stinson published 29 May 15

EE takes flight again with a new smartphone, and this time it's rocking a flagship display.

Motorola Razr V3: the greatest phone of all time

By Ben Stinson published 22 May 15

This slim beauty bringd back great memories, but what made it so great?

Linx 10 review

By Ben Stinson published 28 April 15

Linx has lots to offer with a range of Windows tablets that bring a quality build to the low-end of the slate spectrum.

Acer Iconia One 7 review

By Ben Stinson published 24 April 15

Acer is one of the more well-known brands to launch a double-digit Android tablet, which has reasonable specifications and appears to be a budget contender, but misses the mark on many key points.

Linx 8 review

By Ben Stinson published 20 April 15

Linx has managed to stake its claim firmly at the low-end of Windows tablet territory with this 8-inch offering.

Asus Transformer Book T200 review

By Ben Stinson published 12 March 15

With a larger screen and more features than its sibling the T100, does the T200 really impress as either tablet or laptop?

Oppo N3 review

By Ben Stinson published 18 February 15

Everyone has a unique interpretation of a flagship phone. Swivelling camera and all - this is Oppo's latest and largest handset to make it to Europe.

Huawei Honor 3C review

By Ben Stinson published 22 January 15

There's no Huawei logo here, but the Chinese firm has put its smartphone know-how into making a budget model that far exceed expectations.

iPad mini 3 vs iPad mini 2

By Ben Stinson published 16 October 14

Versus Apple's iPad mini has been wildly successful ever since the first incarnation, but does the latest pack any real advancement?

Gigaset QV830 review

By Ben Stinson published 6 October 14

Gigaset's first foray beyond cordless phones is a bit of a bargain, but as you'd expect from a £99 tablet, there were some sacrifices to make along the way.

iPhone 6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4: clash of the titans

By Ben Stinson published 10 September 14

Versus Apple has joined the big-screen party, but can it catch up with established competition?

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Galaxy Note 3

By Ben Stinson published 3 September 14

Versus Samsung has revealed the latest Galaxy Note confirming our suspicions, but how does it stack up against its older sibling?

Meet the team who want every smartphone waterproofed in five years

By Ben Stinson published 18 April 14

In depth Water-resistant phones are great, but how good would your next smartphone be if it were waterproof thanks to nano-technology?

How wearables became the key tech trend of 2014

By Ben Stinson published 22 March 14

In Depth Many people have become inseparable from technology, be it smartphone, tablet or laptop. But the current revolution is in wearable tech.

Zoostorm PlayTab Q6010 review

By Ben Stinson published 6 March 14

10.1 inches of stock Android slab with a quad-core processor for £140 may sound like a bargain, just don't expect the earth.

Advent Vega Tegra Note 7 review

By Ben Stinson published 16 January 14

Nvidia's latest chipset and an IPS screen make for excellent value, even if there are a few drawbacks.

Can a Chromebook really replace your Windows machine?

By Ben Stinson published 3 January 14

Analysis Chromebooks are Google's answer to the productivity PC, but can they really replace a Windows machine and the overarching power of Office?

Best mini barebones PCs: 5 top options to build your own media PC

By Ben Stinson published 21 December 13

Buying Guide We look at your options for building a smart TV solution for the lounge.

Why aren't all our smartphones waterproof right now?

By Ben Stinson published 19 December 13

In Depth Only a handful of smartphones can withstand the wet, but there are firms looking to protect every mobile device.

How gamers are leading a revival for the desktop PC

By Ben Stinson published 17 September 13

Opinion Despite doomy predictions for PC, the component business is thriving as gamers seek the best in computing.

Why Windows 8 should have been for touchscreens only

By Ben Stinson published 28 August 13

Opinion Why has Microsoft allowed laptops and desktops without touchscreens to run Windows 8?

Smartwatch or smartglass - which will you be wearing?

By Ben Stinson published 5 May 13

Analysis As portable technology hits its stride, how soon will 'all-in-one' technology become an 'all-in-one' outfit?

Nvidia needs to show it can dominate mobile

By Ben Stinson published 10 March 13

Analysis For Nvidia to truly succeed, it has to show it's up there with other big players in the mobile market.

Why Microsoft needs to nail a mobile gaming device

By Ben Stinson published 4 March 13

In Depth Microsoft needs to capitalise on the success of Xbox with a handheld gaming device.