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2013 Nissan Pathfinder

CBS Interactive — Thu, 23 May 2013 05:41:21 GMT

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Good: The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder's transmission delivers smooth acceleration and can even handle a 5,000-pound tow load, while its four-wheel-drive system helps it in the slippery stuff. A surround-view camera system makes for damage-free maneuvering.
Bad: The Pathfinder's cabin electronics are dated, with no app integration, and the full suite with navigation is only available in the top trim.
Bottom Line: The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder serves as an all-around good people carrier and family road-trip vehicle, but pushes few boundaries when it comes to tech. [Read more]

Acer Aspire R7

CBS Interactive — Thu, 23 May 2013 05:39:09 GMT

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Good: The Acer Aspire R7 offers an inventive and very flexible design at a reasonable price, with a full-HD display.
Bad: Some of the design risks, including a misplaced touch pad and an awkward tablet mode, make the R7 a hassle to use.
Bottom Line: Acer deserves credit for trying new things in the ambitious Aspire R7. If you can get used to the odd touch pad, it's good for sharing your screen with a group, but it may just too far outside the mainstream for wide appeal. [Read more]

Lenovo G580 - 15.6" - Core i5 3210M - Windows 8 - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

CBS Interactive — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:28:34 GMT

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Good: The Lenovo G580 provides good processing performance for the money; it boots quickly; it has a full keyboard with number pad and an optical drive; and its speakers and Webcam perform well.
Bad: The G580 is thick and heavy. Battery life is less than 4 hours. Navigating Windows 8 with the touch pad takes some practice. There was no Bluetooth in the version we reviewed.
Bottom Line: For basics on a budget, the Lenovo G580 gets the job done. Just don't skimp on the configuration. [Read more]

Phiaton Moderna MS 200

CBS Interactive — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:51:21 GMT

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Good: The Phiaton Moderna MS 200 offers a very comfortable fit and stylish design with a flat cord and inline remote/microphone. The earphones are water-resistant and sound full and very open. They also come with a nice carrying case, several eartip choices, and they don't seal out ambient noise, which means you can hear cars coming when biking or running.
Bad: Not ideal for users who want a tight seal (they let a lot of sound in). Definition could be a bit better.
Bottom Line: Despite a few minor drawbacks, the Phiaton Moderna MS 200 is a very appealing day-to-day, half-in-ear headphone that also works well for exercising. [Read more]

Panasonic TC-P60ZT60

CBS Interactive — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:17:51 GMT

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Good: The Panasonic TC-PZT60 series plasma TV can produce the best all-around picture quality available; deepest black levels in its class; highly accurate color; excellent video processing, off-angle viewing and screen uniformity; best-in-class preservation of contrast and reduction of reflections under bright lights; very good 3D picture; classic styling; plenty of Smart TV content; includes two pair of 3D glasses.
Bad: Exceedingly expensive; not as suited to extremely bright rooms as the Samsung F8500 plasma or LED LCD TVs; identical picture quality to the Panasonic VT60 in a dark room; consumes more power than LED LCD TVs.
Bottom Line: For those who can afford it, the Panasonic TC-PZT60 comes closer than any TV yet to picture-quality perfection. [Read more]

Panasonic TC-P65ZT60

CBS Interactive — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:17:51 GMT

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Fujifilm XF1 (Brown)

CBS Interactive — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:07:44 GMT

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Good: The Fujifilm XF1 looks great and can be a lot of fun to shoot. It has a fast f1.8 maximum aperture and captures in raw and raw plus JPEG. It also has a healthy selection of shooting options and a good control layout.
Bad: Some of its best photos come at the cost of control and resolution. The lens gets much slower when zoomed in. There's no option to add an external flash or viewfinder.
Bottom Line: The Fujifilm XF1 is one of the nicest-looking point-and-shoots available and it performs well, too. But its photos and features might not please some enthusiasts. [Read more]

Fujifilm XF1 (Black)

CBS Interactive — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:07:44 GMT

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Fujifilm XF1 (Red)

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A Beautiful Mess (iOS)

CBS Interactive — Sat, 18 May 2013 07:03:12 GMT

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Good: A Beautiful Mess has an intuitive interface for adding stylized text, borders, and doodles on your photos. You can quickly share your work with social networks.
Bad: As a photo editor, the tool set is lacking with only a few filters. In-app purchases add up to $10 more after your initial 99-cent purchase.
Bottom Line: If you are part of the target audience for the A Beautiful Mess Web site, this app might appeal to you, but if you're looking for a strong photo editor, you should look elsewhere. [Read more]

Fujifilm X20 (Black)

CBS Interactive — Sat, 18 May 2013 05:57:39 GMT

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Good: A new sensor lets the Fujifilm X20 deliver better photo quality than its predecessor, and tweaks to the design improve the shooting experience significantly.
Bad: The lens-twist-to-turn-on is getting old fast, and the feature set provides just the basics. Plus the video quality disappoints.
Bottom Line: The Fujifiilm X20 is a great choice for people looking for a well-designed photographer's camera, but the basic feature set and disappointing video might not be for everyone. [Read more]

Fujifilm X20 (Silver)

CBS Interactive — Sat, 18 May 2013 05:57:39 GMT

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Sharp HT-SB60

CBS Interactive — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:03:25 GMT

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Good: The Sharp HT-SB60 ultralong sound bar delivers a huge sound, besting smaller systems and handling even music well. It also packs two HDMI inputs, which is handy if your TV doesn't have many ports. The included remote makes it easy to adjust settings like bass, treble, and subwoofer levels without diving into menus.
Bad: The HT-SB60 lacks built-in Bluetooth, so you'll need a separate device for wireless audio streaming. Its huge size means it won't fit nicely in most living rooms, and it looks awkward with TVs smaller than 60 inches. The system's aesthetics are uninspiring, while the remote has a confusing button layout.
Bottom Line: The Sharp HT-SB60 is one of the best-performing sound bars we've tested, although its extra-long size and lack of Bluetooth will give some buyers pause. [Read more]

Patriot Aero Wireless Mobile Drive (500GB)

CBS Interactive — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:32:48 GMT

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Good: The Patriot Aero Wireless Mobile Drive is compact, delivers very fast speeds via USB 3.0, and has decent battery life.
Bad: There's no car charger included, and you can't use the mobile app to search, preview, or organize content.
Bottom Line: The Patriot Aero is a fast and competent mobile drive that unfortunately doesn't have enough new features to make it stand out. [Read more]

Patriot Aero Wireless Mobile Drive (1TB)

CBS Interactive — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:32:48 GMT

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Sony KDL-47W802A

CBS Interactive — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:28:16 GMT

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Good: The Sony W802A offers relatively deep black levels and good shadow detail for an LED-based LCD TV; has sleek, minimalist styling and a simple, clear interface; well-rounded feature set includes enhanced mobile connectivity options.
Bad: Somewhat expensive; color fidelity, uniformity and picture processing are a mixed bag.
Bottom Line: The Sony W802A LED LCD delivers lots of style and features, but its picture quality is only decent at this price. [Read more]

Sony KDL-55W802A

CBS Interactive — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:28:16 GMT

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Google Hangouts (Android)

CBS Interactive — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:17:53 GMT

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Good: Google Hangouts gives you quick access to make video calls with individuals or groups. The interface is easy to navigate, and the app performs well.
Bad: If you already have the Google+ app, there is little reason to download this as a standalone.
Bottom Line: If you use Google Hangouts frequently, you might like the convenience of a standalone app, but if you already have the Google+ app, there is nothing new here. [Read more]

Google Hangouts (iOS)

CBS Interactive — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:17:53 GMT

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2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG

CBS Interactive — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:53:51 GMT

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Good: The 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG is a born rock-crawler, and a powerful engine makes it no slouch on the road. Adaptive cruise control eases long drives and its Harman Kardon audio system delivers well-controlled sound.
Bad: Fuel economy is downright dismal. The turning radius could be tighter and the Mercedes-Benz apps system in the cabin electronics runs very slowly.
Bottom Line: The pricey 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG is far more showpiece than practical everyday driver, but it makes quite an impression in its combination of old and new. [Read more]

LG Revere 2 (Verizon Wireless)

CBS Interactive — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:29:07 GMT

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Good: Verizon's LG Revere 2 has a chic metallic design and an easy-to-use interface, and you can quickly adjust the size of display fonts using the volume buttons.
Bad: The Revere 2 has a meager 1.3-megapixel camera that takes poor photos, a browser that's frustrating to navigate, and no microSD card slot.
Bottom Line: Although it has a competitively low price, Verizon carries better-performing feature phones than the Revere 2 at just a few dollars more. [Read more]

WD My Passport Ultra (2TB, Titanium)

CBS Interactive — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

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Good: The compact and good-looking WD My Passport Ultra offers fast data speeds, has helpful bundled software, and comes in stylish color options.
Bad: At launch, the drive's suggested price is slightly higher than those of its peers, and its 2TB-capacity model is not yet available.
Bottom Line: The WD My Passport Ultra is one of the best portable drives you can buy with software that makes backups fast and easy. [Read more]

WD My Passport Ultra (1TB, Red)

CBS Interactive — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

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WD My Passport Ultra (2TB, Black)

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WD My Passport Ultra (1TB, Blue)

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