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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 158 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: 8.4 (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 speaker system, Sound Bar, 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: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

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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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 81 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

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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: 8.0 (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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sharp HT-SB60 is one of the best-performing sound bars we've tested, although its extra-long size and lack of Bluetooth will give some buyers pause. Read review

Specs: Home theater sound bar system, Sound bar, Subwoofer, Stereo, 80 Watt - 2 channel(s) (Main), 150 Watt - 1 channel(s) (Subwoofer), 310 Watt, Black, Main unit : 54.5 in x 2.7 in x 2.9 in, Speaker system : Subwoofer : 5.7 in x 12 in x 16.9 in

• 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 ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, None, 2.9 lbs, Aluminum gray

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 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: Portable speaker, Bluetooth speaker, Wired - Bluetooth, Wireless, Active, 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: 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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  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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  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:
  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: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The HP ZR2740w sacrifices customization to deliver a powerful monitor at a reasonable price. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix - WLED backlight, 27 in - Widescreen, DVI, DisplayPort, 2560 x 1440 / 60 Hz, 0.2331 mm, 16:9, 1000:1

• 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:
  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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 is an excellent little camera that doesn't sacrifice features and performance for size. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 18.2 megapixels, 10 x, 1/2.3", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)

• 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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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20's 20x zoom lens might be the main attraction, but the camera is all-around excellent. Read review

Specs: 14.1 megapixels, 20 x, 1/2.33", MOS, Optical (POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode)

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

The Bottom Line: New processor leads to less noise at higher ISOs and faster performance. Read review

Specs: Compact Digital Camera, 12.1 megapixels, 20 x, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: In a sea of hard-to-distinguish Atom-powered Windows 8 tablets, the Asus VivoTab Smart ME400 stands out a bit thanks to clever accessories. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom Z2760 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB, Windows 8, 10.1 in IPS, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, PowerVR SGX545, 24 oz, 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

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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 Wireless Bluetooth speaker, Portable speaker, Bluetooth, Wireless, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  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, Sony Entertainment Network and apps access, Google TV, Netflix, Pandora, Rhapsody, Hulu Plus, CinemaNow, Amazon Instant Video

• CNET Editor rating:
  5.0 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.7 (5.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Monoprice 9774 speaker system is the best home audio value we've ever seen: gorgeous, incredible-sounding home theater speakers for just under $250. Read review

Specs: Speaker system, Home theater speaker system, Wired, Active, 8 Ohm, 89 dB, 200 Watt, 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  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, 4.5 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX130 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.2 in, 30 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 63 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 2.1 in

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 8 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, Apple Lossless, AAC, AIFF, Protected AAC, Audible AAX, MP3, Audible, HE-AAC, Audible AAX+, WAV, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 32 GB

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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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  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, 10 x x Zoom lens - 4.25 mm - 42.5 mm - F/1.8-2.8, 3.1 in, Camcorder, Canon VIXIA HF G10 - Consumer - Flash card, 5.9 in, 3 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

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

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  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 4 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: For those who want more camera than their smartphone offers without sacrificing the easy sharing, the Samsung WB250F Smart Camera is a good, affordable choice. Read review

Specs: Long Zoom Smart Camera, 14.2 megapixels, 18 x, 1/2.33", CMOS, Optical

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a nice, simple ultracompact for use indoors and out, you'll want to strongly consider the Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical

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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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Fujifilm XF1 is one of the nicest-looking point-and-shoots available and it performs well, too. But its photos and features might not please some enthusiasts. Read review

Specs: 12 megapixels, 4 x, 2/3", EXR-CMOS, Optical

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: With thoughtful design, great performance, and plenty of OSD features, the Dell UltraSharp U2412 fills its value quotient to the brim. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 24 in - Widescreen, DisplayPort, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1200 / 60 Hz, 0.27 mm, 16:10, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 117 reviews

The Bottom Line: The BlackBerry PlayBook ably showcases RIM's powerful new mobile operating system, but its middling size diminishes many of its best features. Read review

Specs: 7 in, TFT active matrix - Yes, BlackBerry Tablet OS, 1 GB, 1 GHz, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, 7.6 in x 0.4 in x 5.1 in, 15 oz