Matt Egan

Matt Egan

Matt Egan is editor of PC Advisor, having worked for the UK's best-read technology magazine and website since 2003. A passionate technology fan who writes on subjects as diverse as internet security, social media and Windows, in his spare time Matt enjoys playing football (badly) and singing in a band (also badly).


 

Articles by Matt Egan


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Uros GoodSpeed review - mobile broadband in 13 countries is slick, but not cheap

The GoodSpeed is a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot that lets you get online in 13 countries across Europe. Here's our Uros GoodSpeed review.

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HTC One video review - One of the best smartphones there is

With the iPhone 5 and the Sony Xperia Z, the new HTC One is one of the best smartphones around. You have to see the HTC One to appreciate it, so…

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Cherry DW 8000 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse review: stylish PC peripherals at decent price

The Cherry DW 8000 comprises stylish, flat wireless keyboard and slick-looking three-button mouse. Here's our Cherry DW 8000 review.

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Make your next PC an all-in-one PC

Make your next PC an all-in-one and you can dispense with your PC, TV and set top box.

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Sony Xperia Z vs BlackBerry Z10 smartphone comparison review

The Sony Xperia Z is gathering plaudits as the outstanding Android phone on the market today, but how does it compare with the latest and best…

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Sony Xperia Z vs BlackBerry Z10 smartphone comparison video review

The Sony Xperia Z is one of the outstanding Android phone on the market today, but how does it compare with the latest and best BlackBerry, the…

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BlackBerry Z10 vs Apple iPhone 5 comparison video review

The Z10 is BlackBerry's first full touchscreen smartphone. One of its biggest rivals is Apple's iPhone 5. But which should you buy? Watch our…

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Tooway satellite broadband review - is satellite broadband any good?

Can't get broadband where you live? Try satellite broadband. Here's our Tooway satellite broadband review, featuring satellite broadband speed tests.

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Samsung Galaxy S4: details, what you need to know

Samsung tonight launched the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone. Here are all the Samsung Galaxy S4 details, including Galaxy S4 specs, UK price and…

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Samsung Galaxy S4: new software features

Samsung today announced the Samsung Galaxy S4. The new Samsung smartphone will hit the UK on April 26th. Alongside multiple hardware upgrades,…


 

Comments by Matt Egan


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Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone vs BlackBerry - what's the best mobile platform?

I have to say in my experience most smartphone users (and I use that term advisedly) struggle with Windows Phone 8 and BlackBerry 10, because they…

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Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone vs BlackBerry - what's the best mobile platform?

In which case it is a shame for your sale your wife wasn't in our test.

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Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone vs BlackBerry - what's the best mobile platform?

We were after comments on the user experience of the camera, and battery life is at least partially related to the OS. But we could have been…

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Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone vs BlackBerry - what's the best mobile platform?

Absolutely. Which doesn't mean WP8 (or BB10) is bad, but it does mean it is harder to gain new users. And that is relevent and important.

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Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone vs BlackBerry - what's the best mobile platform?

I personally choose to use those phones. That is not a bias. It would be a bias if I had chosen those phones before testing WP and Android.…

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Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone vs BlackBerry - what's the best mobile platform?

So we are biased toware iOS and BlackBerry? Why those two in particular? I think it is fair to see how easy it is for a normal user to get used to…

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Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone vs BlackBerry - what's the best mobile platform?

It's something they mentioned, and I thought it was interesting. But you make a good point. Probably a bit of scope creep there.

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Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone vs BlackBerry - what's the best mobile platform?

And you are 100% entitled to that opinion. Have a great day!

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Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone vs BlackBerry - what's the best mobile platform?

But if you have to run someone through the basics it negates the point of the test.