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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: Aside from a few design flaws and a poor touchscreen, the LG Extravert is a solid feature phone that can execute basic tasks reliably and has good call quality. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA, Up to 350 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.3 oz, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

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

The Bottom Line: Well-priced and powerful, the Asus PB278Q is the best entry point for those seeking an extreme-definition monitor at a not-so-extreme price. Read review

Specs: TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 27 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, DisplayPort, 2560 x 1440, 0.233 mm, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Editors' Choice Award-winning Asus PA246Q is a professional-class monitor with a satisfying number of features at an affordable price. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 24.1 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, DisplayPort, 1920 x 1200, 0.27 mm, 16:10

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: If you're happy with the photos from your smartphone, but wish you had an actual camera with a long zoom lens and wireless sharing and backup, check out the Samsung WB150F. Read review

Specs: 14.2 megapixels, 18 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a giant screen, this phone's smart(ass) voice assistant, Siri, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice for anyone ready to upgrade. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS), Up to 840 min (2G), Up to 480 min (3G), With digital camera / digital player, 4.9 oz, 8 megapixels, 3.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: A fine follow-up to last year's M3xx series, the Canon Vixia M4xx series should please most home-movie-oriented videographers despite its relatively high price. If you don't need the EVF, the M400 is your best buy, but if you'll be shooting a lot in sunlight, it's worth it to step up to the M41. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 12.3 oz, 10 x x Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8-3.0, 5.2 in, Canon VIXIA HF M400 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.8 in, 2.9 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: While the Monster Inspiration headphones aren't a bargain, their combination of excellent sound and solid build quality, plus a decent accessory package, makes them worth a long look if you're considering a full-size pair of headphones in the $250 to $300 price range. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, Ear-cup, Stereo, ControlTalk, ControlTalk Universal

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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, 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: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sony PRS-T2 is a perfectly good touch-screen e-reader whose only sin is that it doesn't have any competitive advantages over Amazon's and Barnes & Noble's e-readers. Read review

Specs: IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 6 in, Monochrome E Ink - Yes, 4.375 in x 0.375 in x 6.875 in, 5.9 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it doesn't wow us for any particular aspect, the Sony Alpha NEX-F3 is a nice overall package for photographers looking for something with better photo quality and more flexible than a point-and-shoot. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: As a feature phone, the Rumor Reflex can do the basics well and its QWERTY keyboard and touch-screen display make it easy to use. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, 4.7 oz, 3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Zvox Z-Base 420 offers an uncluttered look and solid sound at a budget price, but its quirks might give some buyers pause. Read review

Specs: Sound bar speaker system, Sound bar, Wired, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung EH4000 is one of the best TVs available at the size and price, with above-average picture quality and a svelte design. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 32 in, 720p, 60 Hz, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: With top specs and a striking design, HTC's Windows Phone 8X makes a smart choice for anyone ready to dive into the Windows Phone OS. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 4.66 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Sound bar, Subwoofer, Wireless, Wired, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The compact Nikon Coolpix S9300 is a good choice for anyone after a pure point-and-shoot experience and a long zoom lens. But, depending on needs, you might want to wait for a price drop. Read review

Specs: 16 megapixels, 18 x, 25 - 450mm F/3.5, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Marantz's NR-series receivers are nearly half as tall as competitors, plus the new NR1603 has six HDMI inputs and built-in AirPlay. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 50 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), 6 Ohm - THD10 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, Audyssey MultEQ, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, M-DAX processing, Deep Color and x.v.Color Support, On-screen display, Automatic Lip Sync

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nikon Coolpix L810 offers a lot of specs at a low price. If you need fast shooting performance, though, you'll need to spend more money. Read review

Specs: Full body, 16.1 megapixels, 26 x, 22.5 - 585mm F/3.1, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Despite its build quality flaws, the ViewSonic VX2460H-LED represents a great value for your general-purpose monitor needs. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix - WLED backlight, 24 in - Widescreen, VGA (HD-15), HDMI, 1920 x 1080, 0.2715 mm, 16:9, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Galaxy S II ranks as one of T-Mobile's most powerful and feature-rich Android smartphones, but it's somewhat pricey. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 240 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.8 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.52 in

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you've been dreaming of a wonderfully powerful Android 4.0 smartphone boasting everything but the kitchen sink and don't live in the U.S., the globally available HTC One X could have your name on it. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, With digital camera, 4.6 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: It's a great camera choice for high-quality stills and a streamlined shooting design under $800, but the Sony Alpha NEX-5R falls short when it comes to sharing your shots online. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for Monster Beats-style sound at a more affordable price, the Sol Republic Tracks should be on your short list. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, Ear-cup, Black, Stereo, Mini-phone 3.5 mm, Track select buttons, Volume control, Limited warranty - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: A surprisingly full feature set makes the Samsung Exhibit II 4G ideal for Android bargain-hunters; just don't expect the best of the best. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM / WCDMA, Up to 390 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.05 oz, 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Monster Beatbox may not deliver the most refined sonics, but if you're looking for big, aggressive sound from a small box, this is the one you want. Read review

Specs: Audio Dock, Portable Speaker, Wired, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  1.5 stars Poor

  Overall score: 3.3 (1.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Coby Kyros tablet offers a large screen for relatively little money, but it's a bad proposition at any price. Read review

Specs: 8 in Color TFT active matrix, Android 2.2, Samsung S5PV210 1 GHz, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 6.2 in x 0.6 in x 8.1 in, 1.2 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Main), 90 Watt -, 8 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 7 channel(s), Ethernet, Android smartphone compatible, Silent Cinema, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO), iPad compatible, iPod and iPhone compatible, DLNA 1.5 certified, AirPlay built-in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer VSX-1022-K's combination of six HDMI inputs and AirPlay looks good from afar, but this AV receiver is only worth considering if you can find it heavily discounted. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 80 Watt -, Ethernet, Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, Wi-Fi, On-screen display, Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit (MCACC), Advanced sound retriever technology, iPod and iPhone compatible, iPad compatible, HTC Connect, DLNA 1.5 certified, iTunes Album Art, iTunes Movie / TV / Video Playback, AirPlay built-in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: While the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air is as pricey as the earlier Zeppelin, Apple AirPlay support and improved sound quality make it a better value. Read review

Specs: Audio Dock, Wireless speaker, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Wired, Active, 50 Watt, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: You can debate the price, but the Bose OE2s are very comfortable everyday-use headphones with a compact frame and balanced, detailed sound. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Black, 4.9 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Bose acoustic equalization, TriPort acoustic headphone structure, Foldable

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though we'd like it to perform better, dSLR shooters looking for a sidekick camera will find the Canon PowerShot S95's top-flight photos and a full manual feature set worth the tradeoff of its compact size. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 3.8 x, 1/1.7", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you like the round-the-head fit, the unique design of the Arriva Leo makes it worthy of consideration for joggers and other active listeners. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Behind-the-neck, Black, Stereo, Portable, Built-in microphone, Bluetooth 2.1

• 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: If you're very picky about photo quality and prefer autofocus to manual -- but don't care about a viewfinder -- the Nikon Coolpix A is probably worth the money. Otherwise, wait for the price to drop. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 57 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Beats Solo by Dr. Dre Headphones from Monster offer a killer, travel-friendly design that's sure to turn heads, but the audio quality fails to live up to the price tag. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, Ear-cup, Black, 5.6 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole, Volume control, 7188109, 2-way speaker system, Answer/end/play/pause/next track button, Remote control, Foldable, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

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

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

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: BlackBerry enthusiasts will love the BlackBerry Bold 9900, but its high price tag will be a deterrent to many. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 486 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.59 oz, 5 megapixels, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The V-Moda Remix Remote headphones earn our Editors' Choice recommendation with a colorfully dynamic sound profile, a generous two-year replacement warranty, and a handful of accessories that ensure a tight seal and versatile usability. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, In-ear, Black, 0.6 oz, Stereo, Gold plated connectors, V-MASQUE dynamic driver technology, Bass level isolating soft silicone (BLISS) technology, Limited warranty - 2 years

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Samsung UNEH5000 series, but we did review a similar product, the UNEH6000 series. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 40 in, 1080p, 60 Hz, Full array, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 240 Hz, Edge-lit with micro dimming, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Smart Hub