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• 16 September 2013

• Buying Advice: Android vs Windows: what's best?

  Should you choose a Windows Phone or an Android smartphone? We can't answer that for you, but we can point out some of what's good, and what is bad about both Windows Phone and Android. Our guide to two of the best alternatives to iPhone.

• 24 July 2013

• Buying Advice: Sky Go compatible Android smartphones and tablets

  Here’s where we bring you a list of Sky Go compatible Android smartphones and tablets.

• 11 July 2013

• Buying Advice: 6 best phone cameras

  Which smartphone has the best camera? We test six of the best smartphones' cameras to find out.

• 10 June 2013

• Buying Advice: What is an Android phone?

  It's easy when you know, but for the uninitiated we answer the questions: 'what is an Android phone?' and 'what is an Android tablet?'

• 06 June 2013

• Buying Advice: How much should I pay for a tablet?

  Tablets are great devices for all sorts of things, but how much should you pay for one? We take look at the tablet market and what your money can get you.

• 01 May 2013

• Buying Advice: What’s the best mobile OS

  Here’s our expert advice on how to choose the right smartphone operating system for you.

• 30 April 2013

• Buying Advice: Best Samsung Galaxy S4 contract deals

  We round up the best Samsung Galaxy S4 contract deals so you don't have to do the hard work.

• 17 April 2013

• Buying Advice: Galaxy S4 UK price and availability

  The Galaxy S4 has been officially announced, and will be available in the UK for April 27. Here are the latest details on network availability and UK price for the Galaxy S4 now that pre-orders are being taken. We'll be updating this story as more info comes in.

• 06 March 2013

• Buying Advice: What is the best music streaming service: Spotify alternatives?

  Spotify is a truly great music streaming service but it has its drawbacks. Here's a list of five Spotify alternatives for you to check out.

• 15 January 2013

• Buying Advice: Best place to buy Nexus 4

  At the right price the Nexus 4 is the best Android phone around right now. But only if you shop sensibly. Here's how to grab a bargain when buying the Nexus 4. Updated, 15 January.

• 07 January 2013

• Buying Advice: Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone 8

  If you are in the market for a new smartphone, the choice can be bewildering. Here's our advice on how to choose your next mobile phone.

• Buying Advice: Best apps for a Nexus 4

  Google has blown the smartphone market wide open with the Nexus 4. Its low price has attracted the interest of the masses to the point of the device selling out multiple times already. If you're one of the lucky ones to have got your hands on the flagship Android phone, here's what we think are some of the best apps for a Nexus 4.

• 21 December 2012

• Buying Advice: Best apps for new Nexus 7

  If you have just got your Nexus 7, you may be wondering what apps to get first. Here then, is our quick guide to the best apps for the Nexus 7.

• 12 December 2012

• Buying Advice: iPad, Android, Kindle, Windows: what tablet will you buy?

  Tablets are this year's must-have tech toy, and the choice is endless. Fortunately, PC Advisor is here with tablet reviews and tablet buying advice.

• Buying Advice: Mega tablet round-up: which one should Santa get you?

  With the holidays around the corner and so many tablets on the market now, it can be helpful with a little guidance. When you compare their benchmark performance with their price, it's clear that the ASUS Nexus 7, the Yarvik Xenta 9.7" and the Point of View Protab 3 XXL give you the most bang for your buck.

• 10 December 2012

• Buying Advice: Kids' tablets buying advice: choose a tablet PC for your children

  If you don't want your children hogging your iPad or Nexus 7, there are tablets out there designed specifically for a younger audience. These slates can protect them from the dangers of the web, and keep them entertained. Here's our guide to choosing a tablet computer for your kids.

• 05 December 2012

• Buying Advice: Archos 101 XS review: including keyboard

  Here's a review of the Archos 101 XS Android tablet. We miss some of the innovation that was present on the G9 last year, and the fact that the software is largely the same only reiterates this feeling. It makes the Archos 101 XS a dime-a-dozen tablet. It doesn't mean it's a bad product, but aside from the keyboard dock there isn't enough to tell this tablet apart from the competition.

• 04 December 2012

• Buying Advice: What tablet should I buy? iPad, Kindle Fire HD, Nexus 7...

  Tablets such as the Kindle Fire HD, iPad mini and Nexus 7 are hugely popular right now. But which is best for you? We explain which tablet is best for you, depending on your budget and interests.

• Buying Advice: Best place to buy a smartphone

  The best places from which to buy a smartphone, including high street stores and supermarkets, direct from vendors and via online retailers.

• 30 November 2012

• Buying Advice: Which is better: Android or Windows Phone?

  One of the questions we are asked most often is which is better: Android or Windows Phone? The good news for smartphone fans who don't fancy being locked into Apple's world or tied to a BlackBerry is that there are now two great alternatives: Google Android and Windows Phone. Here we compare Android and Windows Phone.

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