Computer Shopper Magazine - November 2019

In this issue

In this issue:

Laptops The smallest and most affordable of Huawei’s 2019 laptops, the MateBook 13, is a good little ultraportable even if it’s lacking in connectivity

The Lowdown: HarmonyOS Huawei may have been rushed into itsdecision to unveil its new operating system, but it still looks as if it could be a winner

XIAOMI Mi Mix 3 5G

VERDICT This is the most affordable of the first 5G smartphones, but even with great hardware, the service isn’t yet worth the expense

6 mins

CHILLBLAST Fusion Axion

VERDICT Few expenses are spared in this potent and well-connected desktop system

3 mins

CCL Paladin

VERDICT Another strong showing for Ryzen’s 3rd gen, with strong graphics and acres of storage space

4 mins

HUAWEI MateBook 13

VERDICT What the MateBook 13 lacks in flourish, it makes up for in value and performance

7 mins

ACER Chromebook 315

VERDICT The Chromebook 315 may look like a steal for a 15.6in laptop, but it comes with serious drawbacks

3 mins

ACER Chromebook 514

VERDICT The Chromebook 514 looks the part, even if it has a weak screen and an old CPU

3 mins

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

VERDICT A record 12 cores imbues the Ryzen 9 3900X with unrivalled multitasking prowess. It’s hard to overclock, but you won’t need to

4 mins

GIGABYTE X570 Aorus Master

VERDICT A loaded and forward-thinking motherboard, but not one that fully justifies its high price

4 mins

NZXT H510i

VERDICT Some qualities shine through, but this is an underwhelming case from a maker we know can do better

4 mins

RHA T20 Wireless

VERDICT They’re not cheap, but these well-designed earphones deliver superb sound quality

3 mins

Motorola One Vision

VERDICT The One Vision comes close to being a brilliant mishmash of tech – shame about the camera

3 mins

JBL Xtreme 2

VERDICT With top-quality sound and a versatile design, this is a great – if expensive – rugged Bluetooth speaker

3 mins

NAIM Mu-so 2

VERDICT A luxurious and fine-sounding slab of metal, but for most homes it won’t be worth the expense

4 mins

Protect And Preserve

Data might be A Valuable Commodity, But It’s Remarkably Easy To Lose Or For Others To Get Their Hands On. Mike Bedford Provides Guidance On How To Preserve, Recover And Destroy Data, And Looks At The Technologies Involved

10+ mins

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