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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 165 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iPhone 5 completely rebuilds the iPhone on a framework of new features and design, addressing its major previous shortcomings. It's absolutely the best iPhone to date, and it easily secures its place in the top tier of the smartphone universe. Read review

Specs: AT&T, 3.95 oz, 8 megapixels, 4 in

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sony STR-DN1040 is a truly first-class AV receiver, boasting tons of wireless technology and a pretty user interface, at a premium price. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 165 Watt -, Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), Graphical User Interface (GUI), BRAVIA Sync Capable, Smartphone Remote Control App (iOS/Android), Advanced Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding, Stand by pass-through of audio and video, iPod and iPhone compatible, 24p True Cinema Mode, AirPlay built-in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: At around $7, the surprisingly good-sounding and comfortable JVC Gumy Plus is a bargain. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, 0.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise isolating, Gold-plated plug

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Nikon D5200 makes a great choice for family and vacation photographers. Read review

Specs: SLR, 24.1 megapixels, 3 x, 15.6 x 23.6mm, CMOS, Optical

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS' wider, longer lens, a few much-needed design tweaks, and excellent photo quality add up to one pretty great compact megazoom. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 20 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony HT-CT260 is our go-to budget sound bar pick, with excellent sound quality, built-in Bluetooth, an adaptable design, and no major missteps. Read review

Specs: Sound Bar, Subwoofer, Wireless - Bluetooth, Wired, Active, 170 Watt, 130 Watt, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The BlackBerry Q10 is a great phone for QWERTY diehards and e-mail addicts, but anyone who doesn't need a physical keyboard should skip it. Read review

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 85 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it's not quite enough to draw committed iPhone or Android owners, the BlackBerry Z10's modern design and features give BlackBerry fans what they've hungered for. Read review

Specs: AT&T, 4.77 oz, 4.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Jambox is the most stylish portable speaker we've seen, with features and sound quality you won't find in comparable compact designs. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Portable speaker, Wireless - Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Wired, Active, 85 dB, Black

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The tiny Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 is a lot of camera for the money, with solid shooting performance, and good photo and movie quality. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 16.2 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.3", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: While the SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile Speaker II may no longer be in a class by itself, it's still near the top of the portable Bluetooth speaker category. Read review

Specs: Bluetooth speaker, Wired - Bluetooth, Wireless, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: Windows Phone fans on Verizon should buy the $100 Nokia Lumia 928 for its strong feature set, but watch out for slower-than-usual data speeds. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, 5.75 oz, 4.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: A long list of features and a comfortable fit make Fitbit’s new Flex the best fitness tracker you can buy. Read review

Specs: Fitness monitor

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V is an excellent compact megazoom suitable for snapshooters to enthusiasts, though the latter might be turned off by some aspects of the camera. Read review

Specs: High Zoom, 30 x, Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Onkyo TX-NR616 is a tremendous AV receiver value, with eight HDMI inputs and a very low street price, although Onkyo's step-down models may be an even better buy. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 100 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, Ethernet, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey 2EQ, DLNA technology, Bi-Amplifying, Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT), Graphical User Interface (GUI), Audyssey DSX

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sony W802A LED LCD delivers lots of style and features, but its picture quality is only decent at this price. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, Dynamic Edge, Google TV, CinemaNow, Netflix, Pandora, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Sony Entertainment Network and apps access, Rhapsody

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Beats Pill outperforms the Jawbone Jambox and has a couple of intriguing extra features, but Apple iOS 6 users may encounter some problems. Read review

Specs: Portable speaker, Wired - Bluetooth, Wireless, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony STR-DN1030 is the only midrange AV receiver with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, making it one of best receiver values this year. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 145 Watt -, 8 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 7 channel(s), Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, DLNA technology, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Digital Cinema Auto Calibration technology, BRAVIA Sync Capable, Android smartphone compatible, iPhone compatible, Bi-Amplifying, AirPlay built-in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it's a perfectly fine entry-level camera, there are better options for the money than the Canon EOS Rebel T3. Read review

Specs: SLR, 12.2 megapixels, 3 x, 29 - 88mm F/3.5, 14.7 x 22mm, CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony HX850 is a smart-looking Smart TV with sparkling picture quality, making it a front-runner for plasma-phobic videophiles. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 240 Hz, Edge Light with local dimming, Wi-Fi, Sony Entertainment Network and apps access, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: It's great to see more touch-screen Windows 8 laptops under $600, but note that the Asus X202E requires some compromises in performance and battery life. Read review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-3217U / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 500 GB - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 2.9 lbs, Aluminum gray

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The JBL Flip's decent performance and attractive design make it a worthy Bluetooth speaker contender at $100. Read review

Specs: Portable speaker, Bluetooth, Wireless, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: Klipsch's ultracomfortable, noise-isolating ear tips are just one of the reasons I love and recommend the S4-series headphones. If you're an Android user shopping for a new pair of earbuds, the Image S4A headphones are definitely worth the $99. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise isolating, Limited warranty - 2 years

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Asus PA248Q is a low-priced IPS monitor that doesn't skimp on performance or features. Read review

Specs: TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 24.1 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, DisplayPort, 1920 x 1200, 0.27 mm, 16:10, 1000:1

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony has announced two new AV receivers, both with extensive wireless features, and the step-up model sports a new, high-definition user interface. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 150 Watt -, 8 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Advanced Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding, Stand by pass-through of audio and video, BRAVIA Sync Capable, 24p True Cinema Mode, Smartphone Remote Control App (iOS/Android), AirPlay built-in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: A solid if unexceptional entry-level dSLR, the Nikon D3200 should still please most folks looking for an upgrade from their point-and-shoots. Read review

Specs: DSLR, 24.2 megapixels, 3 x, 15.4 x 23.2mm, CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although its sonic talents are comparatively modest, the Bose Solo is an exceedingly handsome and easy-to-use sound bar. Read review

Specs: Sound bar, Wired, Active, Black

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: A very good entry-level dSLR, the Nikon D3100 delivers excellent photo quality in a body that's streamlined for experienced photographers, but relatively unintimidating for the less advanced. Its only weakness is performance; though solid, it nevertheless lags behind the competition. Read review

Specs: SLR, 14.2 megapixels, 3 x, 27 - 82.5mm F/3.5, 15.4 x 23.1mm, CMOS, Optical

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're not a shutterbug, the Motorola Droid Razr M's sleek style, fast CPU, and great battery life make it an excellent choice. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, LTE, 4.44 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The latest iPod Touch is the best iPod ever, and as close to a phoneless iPhone 5 as you can get -- but its high price makes it a tough call versus cheaper tablets with larger screens. Read review

Specs: 32 GB, 4 in, 40 hour(s), 3.1 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 32 GB, Audible AAX, Apple Lossless, Protected AAC, AAC, Audible AAX+, WAV, HE-AAC, MP3, AIFF, Audible

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz ( 3.4 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ), 8 GB / 16 GB (max), 1 TB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 14 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD-Writer, NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M, 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 5.5 lbs, 6 MB, Dusk black with hairline texture

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The GoPro Hero3 Silver and White editions are strong contenders in the sports camera market, but the faster, more powerful Black Edition is head and shoulders the best sports camera on the market today. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 2.6 oz, GoPro HERO3 Camcorder - Wearable - Flash card, Lens - F/2.8

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Though they look a little cheap, the JVC Flats are lightweight, comfortable on-ear headphones that sound surprisingly good for sub-$15 headphones. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Black, 2.3 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, Foldable

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's got a great shooter feature set and good video quality, the Canon Vixia HF G10 still feels a bit expensive for what it offers. Read review

Specs: HD CMOS Pro, 19.2 oz, 3.1 in, 3 in, Camcorder, Canon VIXIA HF G10 - Consumer - Flash card, 10 x x Zoom lens - 4.25 mm - 42.5 mm - F/1.8-2.8, 5.9 in

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sharp LE650 series sets the big-screen LCD TV value bar high with very good picture quality for the price. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 60 in, 1080p, 120 Hz, Edge-lit, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Netflix, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, CinemaNow

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Typical for their price class, the no-frills Sony Handycam HDR-CX130, CX160, and XR160 produce generally subpar HD video, but if you're not picky you'll probably be fine. The CX130 is the best buy of the three, as long as you go cheap on the memory card. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 8.8 oz, 30 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 63 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 2.1 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX130 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.2 in, 4.5 in

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you can't afford Bose's QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones, the attractively designed and more affordable Sony MDR-NC200Ds are worth your consideration. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, 6.3 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Artificial Intelligence Sound, Battery level indication, L-shaped plug, Gold-plated plug, Noise canceling circuit, Digital noise reduction, Noise-Cancelling Switch

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Powerbeats by Dr. Dre Sports Headphones are a reasonable option for style-conscious runners with money to burn, but most fitness-minded listeners would be better served by other options on the market. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, In-ear (with over-the-ear mount), Black, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, ControlTalk, Remote control, Sweat resistant