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Computer Shopper
WELCOME PAGE
Letters • Our mega laptop test of 24 models was huge, but not huge enough for some. And we won’t have space for any more if we launch the BA cock-ups section
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In the next issue
Dead ringer • A grief-stricken Mel Croucher harnesses the power of modern technology for a chat with his recently deceased Uncle Doug
The crypto factor • Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have made a few people filthy rich, but there are a number of pitfalls to watch out for if you’re thinking of investing, warns Kay Ewbank
RANTS & RAVES • One company may lead the way in technological development, but it doesn’t always get everything right, especially if you’re trying to use one of its monitors
Intel reveals its first 10-nanometre processors
Samsung unveils slick Snapdragon-based laptop
BOOTING UP CRASHING
Government calls in AI to help out NHS
Dell’s powerful new PC sets the standard for modular all-in-ones
BA turns to VR so first-class passengers can put their heads further in the clouds
SOUND BYTES
HarmonyOS • We take a closer look at Huawei’s new operating system
XIAOMI Mi Mix 3 5G
CHILLBLAST Fusion Axion
CCL Paladin
HUAWEI MateBook 13
ACER Chromebook 315
ACER Chromebook 514
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
GIGABYTE X570 Aorus Master
NZXT H510i
EPSON EcoTank ET-M3180
D-LINK DIR-1960
BOSE Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
RHA T20 Wireless
SAMSUNG Galaxy A70
MOTOROLA One Vision
AMAZON Kindle Oasis (2019)
KOBO Clara HD
PANASONIC Lumix G90
GARMIN Fenix 5 Plus
CYBERGHOST VPN
Choosing a… PC system
Choosing a… Laptop
Choosing an… Internal hard disk
Choosing an… AMD motherboard
Choosing a… Custom PC spec
Choosing a… Display
Choosing an… Inkjet printer
Choosing a… Wireless router
Choosing a… Smart thermostat
Choosing a… Smartphone
Choosing a… Tablet
Choosing a… Soundbar
Choosing a… Bluetooth speaker
Choosing an… Action camera
Choosing a… Compact system camera
Choosing a… Wearable
Free software guide • It’s easy to access your free software. Just go to www.shopperdownload.co.uk/381 and register with the code from the card insert. Please be aware that you need to have bought the ‘Free Software Edition’ and not the ‘£4.50 Edition’ to access the downloads
Resources
STARS OF THE SCREEN Monitors • Smooth out your games and get more work done faster by upgrading your desktop monitor. We’ve tested eight of the latest models for your consideration
AOC C27G1
AOC CQ32G1
DELL UltraSharp U2719DC
GIGABYTE Aorus AD27QD
HP EliteDisplay E243d
IIYAMA GB2530HSU-B1
IIYAMA ProLite XUB2792UHSU
SAMSUNG Space Monitor
BEATS AHEAD Speakers • Bookshelf speakers, portable Bluetooth speakers, speakers disguised as lamps… there’s never been a richer selection of ways to fill your home with your favourite tunes. We’ve put eight of them to the test
BOWERS & WILKINS 607
IKEA Symfonisk
JBL Xtreme 2
MARSHALL Kilburn II
NAIM Mu-so 2
Q ACOUSTICS 3010i
UE Boom 3
UE Wonderboom 2
SPEAKERS
How we test • Find out how well products perform with the help of Computer Shopper’s comprehensive...