Articles by Mark Pickavance

Mark is an expert on 3D printers, drones and phones. He also covers storage, including SSDs, NAS drives and portable hard drives. He started writing in 1986 and has contributed to MicroMart, PC Format, 3D World, among others.

Articles by: Mark Pickavance

I reviewed the ECS EliteGroup LIVA Z11 Plus, and I'm hoping that we'll be able to buy this mini PC one day

By Mark Pickavance published 12 November 25

Another flagship design from ECS Group, the ECS LIVA Z11 Plus is a high-performance system inside a tiny NUC enclosure.

I reviewed the Thermal Master P1 - and it ticks most of the thermal boxes, except for the ability to focus

By Mark Pickavance published 9 November 25

The Thermal Master P1 is a thermal camera that connects to a phone or PC using USB.

A portable 4K monitor at a low price sounds great, but having tested it, I can say the QQH Z12-4 isn’t perfect

By Mark Pickavance published 8 November 25

The QQH 4K Portable Monitor is a cheap and cheerful portable monitor that considers the scenarios in which these devices are most likely to be used.

After testing this NAS device, Ugreen might have cornered the market for personal cloud services with the NASync DH2300

By Mark Pickavance published 8 November 25

Recommended

The Ugreen DH2300 is a basic two-bay NAS at a low price that makes it a great choice for home and small business users who need a Cloud backup device.

I tested the Acer APS322 - and this portable power station might have done well two years ago, but it lacks the sophistication of an EcoFlow and Jackery unit

By Mark Pickavance published 8 November 25

The Acer APS322 uses LiFePO4 chemistry to provide limited powering of mains AC appliances while away from the grid

After testing the GL.iNet Comet I think IT professionals will love this adorable device that trades time-consuming travel for effective remote access

By Mark Pickavance published 2 November 25

Recommended

The GL.iNet Comet is a simple-to-deploy device that can open a remote portal to a system from the other side of the world.

I tested this damage-resistant stainless steel SD card - and the Lexar Armor Gold is a real mixed bag

By Mark Pickavance published 26 October 25

The Lexar ARMOR SD GOLD SDXC™ UHS-II Card is a V60 specification SD with up to 1TB of space.

I tested the Oukitel's latest rugged phone - I love the price, size, and camera, but one baffling decision means it will struggle with the most demanding apps

By Mark Pickavance published 25 October 25

The Oukitel WP60 is a relatively lightweight rugged phone with a good camera sensor, but it's less impressive in other respects.

I tested the TerraMaster F4-425 Plus - a powerful hybrid NAS that's a little too niche for my tastes

By Mark Pickavance published 21 October 25

The TerraMaster F4-425 Plus is a hybrid NAS design that offers more power and features than the base model.

I tested the LaCie Rugged SSD4 - and it's blindingly quick, I found that speed comes at a cost

By Mark Pickavance published 12 October 25

Recommended

The LaCie Rugged SSD4 is a compact USB SSD designed to handle outdoor use and capable of up to 4,000MB/s transfers.

I reviewed the GlocalMe Numen Air - and the compelling argument for this mobile hotspot collapses when confronted with a cheap 5G smartphone that uses eSIMs

By Mark Pickavance published 11 October 25

A compact 5G hotspot offering global CloudSIM connectivity, solid battery life, and multi-device support ideal for frequent travellers.

Working on the HP EliteBook 8 G1a is a good experience, but I think it can be hard to justify the cost of this Ryzen AI business laptop

By Mark Pickavance published 5 October 25

The HP EliteBook 8 G1a uses a new AMD Ryzen AI generation of processor for exceptional performance.

I reviewed the ZBook Ultra G1a 14 - and somehow HP forced a mobile workstation into an ultrabook chassis

By Mark Pickavance published 4 October 25

Recommended

The HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 is an elegant laptop that uses AMD’s best mobile processor.

Like a detective novel, reviewing the Asus ExpertBook P3 came with an unexpected twist

By Mark Pickavance published 4 October 25

The Asus ExpertBook P3 uses a new AMD Ryzen AI generation of processor for exceptional performance

Testing the HP EliteBook X G1a 14 revealed an AI-centric business laptop designed for early adopters

By Mark Pickavance published 4 October 25

The HP EliteBook X G1a 14 AI is a powerful laptop with an enhanced AI processor.

I reviewed the TP-Link Omada EAP772-Outdoor and it seamlessly provided comprehensive Wi-Fi 7 coverage inside and out

By Mark Pickavance published 4 October 25

Recommended

The TP-Link EAP772 Outdoor is a Tri-band WiFi access point designed to provide connections outdoors.

HP ProBook 4 G1a business laptop review

By Mark Pickavance published 13 September 25

The HP ProBook 4 G1a ticks lots of work computer boxes at a lower price point than HP's more exotic designs

WavLink WL-UG75PD1-DH2 docking station review

By Mark Pickavance published 7 September 25

The WavLink USB-C Quad Display Docking Station is designed to provide a premium feature set for those with only USB-C ports.

Ugreen NASync DH4300 Plus review

By Mark Pickavance published 7 September 25

The Ugreen DH4300 Plus is a basic four-bay NAS at a price that makes it a great choice for home and small business users.

Oukitel WP210 rugged phone review

By Mark Pickavance published 30 August 25

The Outkitel WP210 is a relatively lightweight rugged phone that still manages decent battery life and excellent performance

Ulefone Armor 33 Pro rugged phone review

By Mark Pickavance published 27 August 25

The Ulefone Armor 33 Pro offers dual screens, a huge battery and decent cameras for those strong enough to carry its dead weight.

Bosgame M5 AI mini PC review

By Mark Pickavance published 24 August 25

Editor's Choice

The Bosgame M5 AI is a compact system utilising the latest AMD Ryzen AI technology, punching well above its weight.

HP EliteBook Ultra G1i business laptop review

By Mark Pickavance published 24 August 25

The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i Notebook is an elegant laptop with exceptional battery life.

Blackview BV7300 rugged phone review

By Mark Pickavance published 17 August 25

The Blackview BV7300 is an affordable rugged design that offers excellent battery life.

TP-Link EAP725-Wall access point review

By Mark Pickavance published 17 August 25

Recommended

The TP-Link EAP725 Wall is a BE5000/BE3600 Wi-Fi access point designed to be quickly deployed in a LAN socketed office.

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