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The good: The iPhone 5 adds everything we wanted in the iPhone 4S: 4G LTE, a longer, larger screen, free ...
The bad: Apple Maps feels unfinished and buggy; Sprint and Verizon models can't use voice and data simultaneously. The ...
The bottom line: The iPhone 5 completely rebuilds the iPhone on a framework of new features and design, addressing its major ...
The good: The 2013 Audi RS 5 Coupe's V-8 engine delivers gobs of power with a smooth torque curve ...
The bad: The nonadaptive suspension transmits a good deal of road noise and bumps into the cabin. Stated fuel economy ...
The bottom line: The 2013 Audi RS 5 is an exceptional sports coupe that balances its, frankly, brutal performance with some ...
The good: The Samsung PNF8500 series exhibits outstanding picture quality with a class-leading bright-room image, exceedingly deep black levels, very ...
The bad: Extremely expensive; correct film cadence requires sacrificing some black level; remote lacks numerous direct commands; imperfect cable box ...
The bottom line: Samsung's best-performing TV ever, the PNF8500 series pushes the plasma picture quality envelope, especially in bright rooms.
The good: The iPad Mini's ultrathin and light design is far more intimate and booklike than the larger iPad, ...
The bad: The iPad Mini costs too much, especially considering the lower resolution of its 7.9-inch non-Retina Display. The ...
The bottom line: If you want the full, polished Apple tablet experience in a smaller package, the iPad Mini is worth ...
The good: The Sony HT-CT260 delivers excellent sound quality for a budget sound bar/subwoofer system. It has a distinctive, ...
The bad: Some similarly priced sound bars sound even better. And the hexagonal design may not be for everyone.
The bottom line: The Sony HT-CT260 is our go-to budget sound bar pick, with excellent sound quality, built-in Bluetooth, an adaptable ...
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Lenovo ThinkPad T430s Laptop Web Special Intel Core i7-3520M (4M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz)
from $1,449.00 at 1 stores Shop nowSpecs: Intel Core i7 i7-3520M / 2.9 GHz ( 3.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 8 GB / 16 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, 14 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), DVD-Writer, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 3.9 lbs, 4 MB
Specs: 4 GB, 500 GB - 5400 rpm, Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English, Intel HD Graphics, 8X CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
The good: With a slim, sturdy design and a powerful mainstream CPU, the touch-enabled Samsung Series 5 UltraTouch is a ...
The bad: Good thing it has a touch screen, because the touch pad is a bit jumpy. Performance is slower ...
The bottom line: Samsung's midprice Series 5 UltraTouch looks and feels like a more expensive machine, but keeps it simple ...
The good: The Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 offers high-end components, including gamer-level graphics, a swappable accessory bay, and the coolest-looking backlit ...
The bad: If only the Y500 had a touch screen, which is practically required for the Windows 8 UI, it ...
The bottom line: For those looking for something more than a feature-light ultrabook, the gamer-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 is close to ...
The good: The unprecedented high-resolution screen on the new MacBook Pro with Retina Display makes images -- even simple text ...
The bad: With a $2,199 entry-level price tag, the MacBook Pro with Retina Display costs more than the typical ...
The bottom line: The newly redesigned MacBook Pro with Retina Display combines an amazing screen with just enough of the MacBook ...
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The good: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 has an excellent design and feature set, including an ultrawide-angle 20x zoom lens, GPS, ...
The bad: Using all of the ZS20's high-performance features, such as its near-pointless touch screen, can really cut into ...
The bottom line: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20's 20x zoom lens might be the main attraction, but the camera is all-around ...
The good: The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS has shooting modes for every type of photographer from casual to advanced, a ...
The bad: The SX260 HS' menus and controls can take some getting used to, it's got a short battery ...
The bottom line: The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS' wider, longer lens, a few much-needed design tweaks, and excellent photo quality add ...
The good: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 is a very fast, 10x zoom ultracompact with lots of automatic shooting options, and ...
The bad: The WX150's 18-megapixel resolution is of little use and its small, lightweight body can make it difficult ...
The bottom line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 is an excellent little camera that doesn't sacrifice features and performance for size.
The good: A fine shooting design, great photo and good video quality, and excellent performance number among the Sony Alpha ...
The bad: The camera lacks the option to save groups of custom settings, a real irritation, and we wish it ...
The bottom line: The Sony Alpha NEX-6 delivers an as-yet-unbeatable package of image quality, performance, and design, even for its rather ...
The good: The Fujifilm XF1 looks great and can be a lot of fun to shoot. It has a fast ...
The bad: Some of its best photos come at the cost of control and resolution. The lens gets much slower ...
The bottom line: The Fujifilm XF1 is one of the nicest-looking point-and-shoots available and it performs well, too. But its photos ...
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The good: The beautifully designed HTC Droid DNA features a quad-core processor, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 4G LTE, a ...
The bad: The Droid DNA's large size makes it tricky to fit in tight pockets, and it lacks both ...
The bottom line: With quad-core power, 4G LTE, a lovely 5-inch screen, and a stunning design, the $199.99 HTC Droid ...
The good: The Samsung Galaxy S3 comes fully loaded with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 4G LTE/HSPA+ 42 ...
The bad: The Galaxy S3's screen is too dim, and Samsung's Siri competitor, S Voice, disappointed.
The bottom line: Pumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an excellent, top-end phone that'...
The good: The HTC One V is affordable, compact, and elegant, and runs Android 4.0 and Sense 4. It ...
The bad: A slow processor and pokey 3G data hold the One V back.
The bottom line: Demanding Android fans won't like the HTC One V's slow performance but its premium design and ...
The good: The HTC Windows Phone 8X's edgy design joins forces with a top-of-the-line processor, LTE speeds, and great ...
The bad: This phone's 8-megapixel camera took a few poor pictures, the buttons are too flush, and the OS ...
The bottom line: With top specs and a striking design, HTC's Windows Phone 8X makes a smart choice for anyone ...
The good: The LG Optimus L9 from T-Mobile has a snappy dual-core CPU, 4G, Android 4.0, and a 1080p ...
The bad: The Optimus L9's battery drains quickly, it has a poor audio speaker, and it comes preloaded with ...
The bottom line: The reasonable $80 price tag, dual-core processor, and Android 4.0, make the LG Optimus L9 a reliable ...
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The good: A wide-angle lens, built-in USB cable, and consistently good automated behavior highlight the otherwise no-frills Sony Handycam HDR-CX130...
The bad: The sub-HD resolution sensor on these camcorders produces merely satisfactory video.
The bottom line: Typical for their price class, the no-frills Sony Handycam HDR-CX130, CX160, and XR160 produce generally subpar HD video, ...
The good: The Contour+2 captures crisp, HD video. The new Instant On-Record slider greatly increases simplicity. Bluetooth allows app ...
The bad: Even with the new lower price, the Contour+2 is more expensive than the GoPro HD Hero2.
The bottom line: The Contour+2 combines the best features of the entire Contour camera line in one simple, powerful flagship ...
The good: Generally excellent video quality; solid feature set for its class; well designed
The bad: Tape housing feels a bit flimsy; fixed eye-level viewfinder needs a better eye cup; manual focus dial a ...
The bottom line: An extremely minor upgrade from the HV20, the Canon Vixia HV30 remains a quality HDV camcorder with a ...
The good: With a nice set of features for home-movie-type shooters and pleasing video quality, the Canon Vixia HF M400...
The bad: A small, coarse LCD that's hard to view in direct sunlight and touch-screen-impaired menu system hamper an ...
The bottom line: A fine follow-up to last year's M3xx series, the Canon Vixia M4xx series should please most home-movie-oriented ...
The good: The Canon Vixia HF G10 delivers great video quality and a lot of useful features for advanced shooters.
The bad: Design issues that affect frequently used adjustments may annoy the very people the camcorder is designed to attract, ...
The bottom line: While it's got a great shooter feature set and good video quality, the Canon Vixia HF G10 ...
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The good: The Sony BDP-S590 has built-in Wi-Fi, 3D compatibility, and an ample suite of streaming-media services, including Netflix, Hulu ...
The bad: Sony's user interface isn't as intuitive as those from some competitors, especially the interfaces for Amazon ...
The bottom line: The Sony BDP-S590 is a great-looking Blu-ray player with built-in Wi-Fi, 3D compatibility, and tons of streaming-media apps, ...
Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Pandora, Amazon Video, Ethernet, BD-Live & BonusVIEW, Socialize feature allows you to make posts about movies, videos and music to social media, BRAVIA Sync, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, CD-RW
The good: More affordable $299 price; slimmer, more compact design with quieter operation; all games in high-definition; easy-to-use interface; doubles ...
The bad: Lacks backward support for PS2 games; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; online gaming, ...
The bottom line: With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 ...
The good: The LG BP620 has built-in Wi-Fi, 3D compatibility, and LG's Smart TV suite of streaming-media services, which ...
The bad: The BP620 lacks Amazon Instant streaming, and several other services (MLB.TV, MOG) aren't available yet. The ...
The bottom line: If you want 3D, the LG BP620 has most of the right features, but the absence of Amazon ...
Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Vudu, CinemaNow, Viera Connect, Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Miracast, 2D to 3D Conversion, Web browser, Stereo, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW
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