Matthew Elliott

Matthew Elliott

Matthew Elliott, a technology writer for more than a decade, is a PC tester, Mac user, and iPhone photographer. He was an editor for PC Magazine back when it was a print publication, and spent many years with CNET, where he led its coverage of laptop and desktop computers. Having escaped New York for scenic New Hampshire, Matthew freelances for a number of outlets, including CNET, IGN, and TechTarget. He covers computers of all types, tablets, various peripherals, and Apple iOS-related topics. When not writing about technology, Matthew likes to play touch football, pick-up basketball, and ping pong. He’s also a skilled snowboarder—and an unskilled mountain biker.

Recent Articles By Matthew Elliott

    • Getac X600
      4.0 Excellent

      A rugged laptop with mobile workstation aspirations

      2 years, 9 months By Matthew Elliott
      Getac X600 (Review Getac X600)
    • HP All-in-One 24-cb1144z
      3.0 Average

      An AIO with an uneasy mix of midrange and budget components

      2 years, 9 months By Matthew Elliott
      HP All-in-One 24-cb1144z (Review HP All-in-One 24-cb1144z)
    • LG Gram SuperSlim
      3.5 Good

      Amazing portability in a big-screen laptop...at a weighty price

      2 years, 10 months By Matthew Elliott
      LG Gram SuperSlim (Review LG Gram SuperSlim)
    • MSI Cubi 5 12M
      4.0 Excellent

      A mini PC handy for home office or home theater

      3 years, 1 month By Matthew Elliott
      MSI Cubi 5 12M (Review MSI Cubi 5 12M)
    • Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 5i
      4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

      A surprising leader in midrange AIOs

      3 years, 2 months By Matthew Elliott
      Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 5i (Review Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 5i)
    • Durabook R11
      4.0 Excellent

      A seriously portable rugged work tablet lacking in lasting power

      3 years, 2 months By Matthew Elliott
      Durabook R11 (Review Durabook R11)
    • Acer Chromebook Spin 714
      4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

      Hat trick for Acer's third award-winning 2-in-1 Chromebook

      3 years, 6 months By Matthew Elliott
      Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (Review Acer Chromebook Spin 714)
    • Acer Swift 3 OLED
      4.0 Excellent

      OLED panel gives latest Swift some visual snap

      3 years, 7 months By Matthew Elliott
      Acer Swift 3 OLED (Review Acer Swift 3 OLED)
    • Geekom IT8 Mini PC
      4.0 Excellent

      An ultracompact desktop that works right out of the box

      3 years, 11 months By Matthew Elliott
      Geekom IT8 Mini PC (Review Geekom IT8 Mini PC)
    • Acer Aspire C27
      3.0 Average

      Big-screen AIO begs for more pixels

      4 years, 4 months By Matthew Elliott
      Acer Aspire C27 (Review Acer Aspire C27 (2022))
    • Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3
      3.0 Average

      Great for burning a DVD; good luck if you need a USB-C

      4 years, 5 months By Matthew Elliott
      Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3 (Review Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3)
    • HP Chromebase All-in-One 22
      4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

      Rotating-screen Chrome OS desktop is a value-priced winner

      4 years, 5 months By Matthew Elliott
      HP Chromebase All-in-One 22 (Review HP Chromebase All-in-One 22)