Andrew Harrison

Andrew Harrison

Andrew Harrison is reviews editor at PC Advisor, responsible for writing and editing product reviews as well as overseeing the testing of PCs and laptops for the magazine's monthly charts section. When not at his office desk, Andrew can be found probing the latest tech in the IDG test lab, devising novel ways to evaluate products.

He has a broad interest and experience in computer technology from routers and networking to open-source, Macintosh and Windows systems. Prior to PC Advisor, Andrew worked in technical editing positions in specialist hi-fi and music publications.

 

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Review: 
iStorage diskAshur DT 3TB review

The iStorage diskAshur DT 3TB is a high-capacity desktop drive with 256-bit encryption, all locked down through a number keypad.

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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display 2.6GHz review

Apple's MacBook Pro with Retina display is available with 2.6GHz Intel Core i7 and 512GB solid-state drive, staking out its ground as the fastest…

Review: 
Samsung 900X4C review

Samsung's Series 9 notebook range includes the NP900X4C-A01UK, a 15in screen model now packing Intel Ivy Bridge power and familiar Air-like styling.

News: 
Amazon Kindle Fire coming to the UK

Dixons Stores Group – the retailing company which encompasses PC World, Dixons, and Currys – has revealed that it will be selling the Amazon…

Review: 
Apple MacBook Air 11in (Mid-2012) review

The tiny Apple MacBook Air 11in (Mid-2012) benefits enormously from faster ports and a faster, leaner processor.

News: 
Western Digital sees Red

Western Digital has announced WD Red, a new range of hard disks aimed squarely at the burgeoning network-attached storage (NAS) market.

Features: 
How to dual boot a Mac with Windows 7 and OS X

Dual-booting your Mac with Windows 7 and OS X can open up a ton of new possibilities on your computer. Here's a step by step guide showing you how…

Review: 
Elgato Thunderbolt SSD review

The Elgato Thunderbolt SSD is one of very few bus-powered portable storage drives featuring the high-speed Thunderbolt interface.

Features: 
Three blocks SIM-only Pay Monthly account from use with iPad

When my Three Pay Monthly SIM stopped working with my iPad, I decided to investigate. It transpires that although the Terms & Conditions hadn't…

Review: 
Ferguson Hill FH009 review

The Ferguson Hill FH009 is a stereo 2.1-channel speaker system for home theatre that works as well as a great self-powered stereo music system.

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Comments by Andrew Harrison


Review: 
iPad review

Hi Oliver, thanks for the post – I hadn't heard that story about iOS crashing more than Android. And a story I believe it to be, based on my own…

Review: 
iPad review

Withholding tech? Care to expand? It doesn't need to match competitors; if they want to make a viable tablet then it's they that need to catch up…

Review: 
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review

Hi Kieran Thanks for your comments! Choice is good, a point I certainly appreciate. And for powerful reasons of personal principle I can truly…

Review: 
Palicomp Phoenix i5 Solar Flare review

Hi Andy The XFX components look about right as substitutes. But please get in touch with me directly so I can clarify some other points:…

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Apple MacBook Pro 15in (Early 2011) review

Hello Revolutionay United Front No intention to be disingenuous about Thunderbolt here - the facts stated and my personal commentary on the new…

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Apple MacBook Pro 13in (Early 2011) review

Agreed, any Mac will show much better battery life in its native OS X environment than in Windows. And with graphics-switching MBP's, for example,…

Features: 
Group test: what's the best SSD?

OCZ didn't reply to our initial invitation to take part in the group test, but we now have a sample scheduled for a standalone review in our…