Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)
This week our editors reviewed the best iPod ever, Google+ for Android or iOS, and the Sony Vaio Tap 20, which is made for home tech enthusiasts willing to try something new.
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2012 fifth-generation iPod Touch The 2012 fifth-generation 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. We gave it an Editors' Choice Award. Read the review. |
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Google+ for Android/Google+ for OS Whether you're a regular Google+ user or you're just interested in a few mobile features such as Instant Upload and Hangouts, Google+ for Android and Google+ for iOS are both must-haves. Read the reviews (Google+ for Android and Google+ for iOS). |
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Daily Planet for iOS If you want a no-nonsense news app, the Daily Planet for iOS has a ton of categories to browse from thousands of sources and a simple navigation system that helps you get to the news you want to read quickly. Read the review. |
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Turntable.fm An awesome music catalog and unique overall listening experience overshadow Turntable.fm's performance and interface flaws. Music lovers should definitely give it a try. Read the review. |
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Nikon D600 The Nikon D600 is a really good camera for the money, as long as you're willing to shell out for the lenses that can do it justice. Read the review. |
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Gridditor Gridditor offers a great way to pick and blend effects with an easy-to-use interface, but it doesn't have all the features we've come to expect from other apps in this genre. Read the review. |
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Tentacles: Enter the Dolphin for iOS If you don't mind the control system, Tentacles: Enter the Dolphin for iOS has all the important elements to make it a one-of-kind iOS gaming experience. Read the review. |
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iPod Nano The seventh-generation iPod Nano is an incredibly compact portable media player with gym-friendly features, but it's overshadowed by the superior value of Apple's iPod Shuffle and fourth-generation iPod Touch. Read the review. |
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2013 Ford Flex SEL AWD The boxy 2013 Ford Flex SEL AWD is not for everyone, but it's worth a look if you're in the market for a big vehicle with big space and plenty of available cabin tech. Read the review. |
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Sony Vaio Tap 20 A compelling experiment in tablet-desktop hybridization, the Sony Vaio Tap 20 is a great fit for home tech enthusiasts willing to try something new. Read the review. |
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2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo adds a healthy dose of straight-line performance to its techie, trendy formula. Read the review. |
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Pegasus J2 Uniquely designed, the Pegasus J2 is perfect for deep-pocketed mobile users who want a compact, superfast, and RAID-enabled storage device, but not the rest. Read the review. |
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3M Streaming Projector The 3M Streaming Projector packs the full power of a Roku box in a pico projector, making for an undeniably cool gadget, even with its limited battery life. Read the review. |
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TCL L40FHDP60 Entirely acceptable picture quality makes the TCL L40FHDP60 a dirt-cheap LCD TV done right. Read the review. |
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Polk UltraFit 3000 Since they won't fit everyone equally well, the Polk UltraFit 3000 headphones will seem great to some users and not so great to others. Read the review. |
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Bose SIE2/SIE2i While they're no bargain, the Bose SEI2 and SEI2i have an appealing, sweat-resistant design, are very comfortable to wear, and offer decent sound. Read the review. |
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