Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)
This week our editors were busy reviewing a four-star, high-end gaming desktop, a fast $6,000 Nikon camera, and the Editors' Choice-winning 2012 Ford Focus Electric
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2012 Ford Focus Electric Its short driving range and long recharge times limit the suitability of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric to some specific lifestyles, but it is a very high-tech car that should delight early adopter types. We even awarded it an Editors' Choice. Read the review. |
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Nikon D4 (body only) For Nikon devotees looking for the fastest body available, the Nikon D4 delivers. Read the review. |
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Digital Storm Ode V2 Level 4 Most gamers would change very little about Digital Storm's preconfigured Ode V2 Level 4. Read the review. |
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Samsung Portable DVD Writer SE-218BB Compact and portable, the Samsung Portable DVD Writer SE-218BB makes an excellent companion for ultrabook mobile users. Read the review. |
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Samsung Series 9 If you're looking for a beautifully built, extremely thin, light, and portable ultrabook, the Samsung Series 9 rises above the competition. It may lack a few top-end features, but it's a perfect ultraportable for those who can afford it. Read the review. |
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Onkyo TX-NR616 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 the review. |
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LifeProof case for iPhone 4/4S While it's fairly costly and requires an included adapter for headphones, the LifeProof case for iPhone 4/4S is arguably the best tough iPhone case on the market. Read the review. |
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Western Digital My Net N900 Central The Western Digital My Net N900 Central makes an excellent all-in-one wireless and network storage solution for home and mobile users. Read the review. |
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2013 Scion FR-S The 2013 Scion FR-S is a fun sports car, excellent in the turns but lacking big thrust, while the cabin tech upgrade looks intriguing for iPhone users. Read the review. |
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Sony Vaio E With only a handful of 11-inch laptops still available, serious travelers are flocking to ultrathin 13-inch models instead. But the low price and good battery life of the Sony Vaio E keep it from being counted out. Read the review. |
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Sony Vaio S Series SVS1511AGXB The 15-inch Sony Vaio S Series SVS1511AGXB does gaming, Blu-ray, and a lot more, all while keeping the design thin and light. Read the review. |
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Creative WP-450 headphones The Creative WP-450 headphones are good Bluetooth wireless headphones, but the step-down WP-350 model is a better deal. Read the review. |
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Velocity Micro Vector Campus Edition The Velocity Micro Vector Campus Edition is a great fit for those who need fast, affordable CPU performance and midtower expandability. Read the review. |
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LG Flatron IPS235V The LG Flatron IPS235V succeeds by offering performance at a more than reasonable price. It has the connections you'd want, but the design you wouldn't. Read the review. |
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Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate The value is high and the drawbacks are few and far between on the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate. Read the review. |
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