• 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's not going to dazzle anyone, the Toshiba Satellite U845T is a great example of exactly how much laptop $799 should buy in 2013. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5, i5-3337U / 1.8 GHz ( 2.7 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB, / 8 GB (max), 128 GB, - Serial ATA-300, Microsoft Windows 8, 14 in, 1366 x 768, ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 3.8 lbs, 3 MB, Sky silver brushed aluminum, silver keyboard

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Surface Pro's gutsy design successfully reinvents the Windows 8 laptop by cramming an ultrabook experience into the body of a 10-inch tablet. Those wanting to go all-in on the tablet experience won't regret buying the Surface Pro, but we're holding out for a future, more polished generation of the device. Read review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 4 GB (max), 64 GB, Windows 8 Pro 64-bit Edition, 10.6 in TFT active matrix, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, None, 903 g, L3 cache, 3 MB, Dark titanium

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 90 reviews

The Bottom Line: Its laundry list of features require time and effort to truly master, but the Galaxy S4 is the top choice for anyone looking for a big-screen, do-everything smartphone. Read review

Specs: 4.6 oz, 5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Apple keeps the latest MacBook Air updates on the inside, but greatly improved battery life and a lower starting price make up for a lack of flashy design changes. Read review

Specs: Intel, 128 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 91 reviews

The Bottom Line: A few quibbles notwithstanding, the powerhouse HTC One is a beautifully crafted, near-ideal smartphone. Read review

Specs: AT&T, 5.04 oz, 4.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 66 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its excellent design, useful software features, and low starting price, the Nexus 7 is the cheapest way to experience the best that the Android OS has to offer. Read review

Specs: 7 in, TFT active matrix - LED backlight, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 1 GB, 1300 MHz, NVIDIA Tegra 3, Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, 7.8 in x 0.4 in x 4.7 in, 12 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  5.0 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.6 (5.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 55 in, 1080p, Wi-Fi, Viera Connect

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nexus 10's superior design and swift performance make it one of the best Android tablets to date. Read review

Specs: 10.055 in, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, 2 GB, A15, Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 263.9 mm x 8.9 mm x 177.6 mm, 603 g

• CNET Editor rating:
  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:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: The latest iPad adds several tweaks and improvements to secure its position at the top of the tablet heap. It's better all around, but third-gen owners need not apply. Read review

Specs: 9.7 in, TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Apple iOS, Apple A6X, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 4.0, 7.31 in x 0.37 in x 9.5 in, 1.44 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a convertible touch-screen laptop/tablet that most importantly doesn't compromise the traditional laptop experience. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5, i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 8 GB / 8 GB (max), 128 GB - Serial ATA-300, Microsoft Windows 8, 13.3 in, IPS, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 3.4 lbs, 3 MB, Silver gray

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

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

The Bottom Line: Apple’s new 11-inch Air goes a conservative route in 2013, emphasizing longer battery life and more affordable pricing over any big design changes. The battery boost alone might be worth it. Read review

Specs: 128 GB

• 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: This year's MacBook Air opts for gradual improvements rather than anything revolutionary, but lowered prices continue to make it the go-to mainstream recommendation for any MacBook owner-to-be. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), ( 2.8 GHz ), 4 GB, / 8 GB (max), 128 GB, Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion, 13.3 in, 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 2.96 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

• 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: Microsoft announced a redesigned version of the Xbox 360, designed to match the look of the new Xbox One. Read review

Specs: - Game console

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: For those looking for something more than a feature-light ultrabook, the gamer-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 is close to brilliant, and several configurations are currently available at a deep discount -- but I can't believe it doesn't have a touch screen. Read review

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, 15.6 in, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, None, 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 6 lbs, 6 MB, Dusk black with hairline texture

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: For those who can afford it, the Panasonic TC-PZT60 comes closer than any TV yet to picture-quality perfection. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 60 in, 1080p, 3D Compatible, Viera Connect

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic TC-PS60 plasma TV's low price, high-end picture quality, and bare-bones Smarts make it one of the best values we've ever seen. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 50 in, 1080p, Wi-Fi

• CNET Editor rating:
  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:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 44 reviews

The Bottom Line: The newly redesigned MacBook Pro with Retina Display combines an amazing screen with just enough of the MacBook Air design to feel like a new animal, and to take its place as the best of the current MacBook breed. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 2.3 GHz ( Quad-Core ), ( 3.4 GHz ), 8 GB / 16 GB (max), 256 GB, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, IPS, 2880 x 1800, None, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M / Intel HD Graphics 4000, 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM, 4.46 lbs, L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 95 reviews

The Bottom Line: Samsung delivers a powerful, boundary-pushing device that gets a lot right. Yet its complicated features and high price raise questions about its purpose. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, 6.35 oz, 5.55 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nook HD+ is a low-price, quality entry point into the world of tablets, especially now that it has full Google Play support. Read review

Specs: 9 in, TFT active matrix - Yes, Android 4.0.3, 1 GB, Texas Instruments 1.5 GHz, OMAP4470, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 6.4 in x 0.45 in x 9.45 in, 1.13 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 120 reviews

The Bottom Line: Nokia's Lumia 920 is heavy and thick, but if you want the most powerful, feature-rich Windows phone available, this is it. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 6.52 oz, 8.7 megapixels, 4.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Intel Core i5 3230M, 6 GB, 500 GB - 7200 rpm, Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, 14.0, 1 GB GDDR5 nVidia GeForce GT 650M with Optimus, DVD+/-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Asus RT-AC66U is an excellent router and is currently one of the best options among those that support the latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 8.1 in x 5.9 in x 1.4 in, Wireless, Wired, 1300 Mbps, HTTP, 15.9 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  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

• CNET Editor rating:
  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:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a pure media consumption experience, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 delivers better than any tablet before it. People looking for something more utilitarian, however, will want to look elsewhere. Read review

Specs: 8.9 in, - Yes, OMAP4470 1.5 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, 6.4 in x 0.35 in x 9.4 in, 20 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 60 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you want the full, polished Apple tablet experience in a smaller package, the iPad Mini is worth the premium price. Otherwise, good alternatives are available for less money. Read review

Specs: 7.9 in, TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Apple iOS, Apple A5, Bluetooth 4.0, 5.3 in x 0.28 in x 7.87 in, 0.68 lbs

• 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: Apple finally joins the 802.11ac club with a new AirPort Extreme Base Station router and a new Time Capsule. Both support the latest Wi-Fi standard and boast a new design. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 117 reviews

The Bottom Line: Pumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an excellent, top-end phone that's neck and neck with the HTC One X. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM / HSDPA, 4.7 oz, 4.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Considering the total package of features and price, the Acer Aspire M5 feels like a safe bet if you want an all-encompassing Windows 8 laptop with touch that won't cost a fortune. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317UB, 6 GB, 500 GB, Microsoft Windows 8, 14 in, 4.63 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

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

The Bottom Line: Samsung's best-performing TV ever, the PNF8500 series pushes the plasma picture quality envelope, especially in bright rooms. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 60 in, 1080p, Netflix, Pandora, YouTube, Vudu, Hulu Plus, Flickr, Facebook, ConnectShare Movie, Amazon Instant Video

• CNET Editor rating:
  5.0 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.6 (5.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 50 in, 1080p, Viera Connect

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100's compact, elegant design, generally excellent photo quality, bright, fast lens, and speedy performance make a great package if you don't mind spending a little more money. Read review

Specs: Compact, 20.2 megapixels, 3.6 x, 1.0", Exmor CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)

• 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: The shiny Samsung Series 7 Ultra has a long battery life and nice design, but its now-older processor gives us pause. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3337U / 1.8 GHz ( 2.7 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 16 GB (max), 128 GB, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 13.3 in, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, 3.6 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Bare metal

• 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic VT60 has one of the best pictures of any TV we've ever reviewed, and matches the best-ever in dark rooms. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 60 in, 1080p, Viera Connect

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Roku 3 is the best streaming-video box yet, with tons of content sources, lightning-fast performance, and an innovative remote with built-in headphone jack. Read review