Erlingur Einarsson
Erlingur is the Tech Reviews Editor on Creative Bloq. Having worked on magazines devoted to Photoshop, films, history, and science for over 15 years, as well as working on Digital Camera World and Top Ten Reviews in more recent times, Erlingur has developed a passion for finding tech that helps people do their job, whatever it may be. He loves putting things to the test and seeing if they're all hyped up to be, to make sure people are getting what they're promised. Still can't get his wifi-only printer to connect to his computer.
Latest articles by Erlingur Einarsson
Early Black Friday laptop deals are here, and these offers will be hard to beat!
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Big savings on MacBooks, Asus, MSI AI laptops and more.
I'm expecting record-low prices on MacBooks this Black Friday
By Beren Neale last updated
There are already discounts of up to $700 available, so this Black Friday could have some previously unseen MacBook bargains.
The best lightweight laptops: how to get serious power in a portable package
By Josephine Watson last updated
Discover the best lightweight laptops on sale today.
The most powerful laptops
By Matt Hanson last updated
Power to the people Ideal for heavyweight tasks, these are the most powerful laptops.
The best laptops for battery life: enough power for a full day's work
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Live long and prosper Keep working for longer, with the best laptops for battery life.
The best 2-in-1 laptops for creatives
By Matt Hanson last updated
Switch between tablet and laptop, with the best 2-in-1 laptops.
“Every few weeks there’s something new” - PhotoShelter’s CEO on keeping up in a demanding tech world
By Erlingur Einarsson published
CEO Andrew Fingerman talks exclusively to Creative Bloq about AI, digital asset management and the importance of keeping it simple.
The best laptops for graphic design, fully tested and recommended for every workflow
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Boost your creativity with the best laptops for graphic design.
How we test laptops for graphic design: benchmarking explained
By Erlingur Einarsson published
We explain how we benchmark, and the minimum scores a laptop needs to make it worthy of recommending to graphic designers.
Missed out on Prime Day? Don't stress. These PS5 game deals are still live for now.
By Beth Nicholls last updated
These Prime Day Playstation 5 game deals are pretty epic and not to be missed.
Forget MacBook Air, the faster, lighter ASUS Zenbook S 13 has $200 off for Prime Day
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Incredible value for under a grand.
The best laptops for 3D modelling: premium computers for high-end processing
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Speed up your workflow with the best laptops for 3D modelling.
The actually good Chromebook Prime Day deals are not all on Amazon
By Erlingur Einarsson published
It pays to shop around.
Unless you're going for one of these 5 Prime Day laptop deals, I'd wait for Black Friday
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Save up to $613 on Apple laptops now.
6 Samsung Prime Day deals you don't want to miss
By Beth Nicholls last updated
These Amazon Prime Day October Samsung deals are not to be missed.
The best laptops for drawing: make beautiful art with these delightful devices
By Beren Neale last updated
Discover the best laptop for drawing digitally with a stylus.
I'm recommending the iPhone 16 Plus over the Pro and I'm as surprised as you are
By Erlingur Einarsson published
After a week with both models, it's clear to me which is the best for most people.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus review: with a big screen and the latest chipset, this is my recommended iPhone 16
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Very close to the 16 Pro in performance, the iPhone 16 Plus has a big screen and all the essential features most users will need...
Apple iPhone 16 Pro review: most powerful iPhone yet continues Apple's streak of evolution over revolution
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Made for ease of use over technological novelty, the iPhone 16 Pro still has plenty of grunt on the inside.
Huawei Matebook X Pro (2024) review: a near-perfect ultraportable laptop
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The latest Huawei Matebook X Pro is not only the best-looking lightweight laptop I've tested all year, it's also the best. If only it had more ports...
Acer Swift 3 review: student laptop aces the back-to-school test, has room for graphic improvement
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The Acer Swift 3 is a lightweight and affordable all-around laptop for students, but some compromises limit its scope.
The best iPad cases to protect your tablet
By Joe Foley last updated
Discover the best iPad cases for every use and budget.
We're in a golden age of Windows laptop PCs right now
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Dual screens, built-in dials, 2-in-1s, unholy power, beautiful screens: I've never been more excited.
nubia Z60S Pro review: powerful, bulky midrange phone has a camera on par with many flagships
By Erlingur Einarsson published
You may not have heard of nubia before, but something (that is, the camera, power and experience of using the Z60S Pro) tells me we'll be seeing a lot more of it in the future...
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