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Acer Aspire R7-571-6858 Review

PC Magazine — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:37:00 +0000

The Acer Aspire R7-571-6858 has an innovative hinge mechanism, but the overall design is dragged down by the decision to swap the touchpad and keyboard, resulting in a design that is awkward at best. (3 out of 5) Pros Innovative design places touch front and center Beautiful 15-inch 1920-by-1080 resolution display Excellent sound with surprisingly [...]

Flip-Pal mobile scanner Review

PC Magazine — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:01:03 +0000

The Flip-Pal mobile scanner offers an innovative design with PC-free scanning, a 4 by 6 flatbed, and a neat trick for scanning originals that won’t fit under the flatbed lid. (4 out of 5) Editor’s Choice Pros Portable Scans without a computer Color LCD shows scans immediately Can scan originals larger than its 4 by [...]

Samsung Galaxy S III (Boost Mobile) Review

PC Magazine — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:48:00 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy S III is the best smartphone you can get on Boost Mobile, but it’ll cost you. (4 out of 5) Editor’s Choice Pros Large, high-resolution screen Fast processor 4G LTE support Good camera Runs Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) Cons Expensive Data speeds are not quite as fast as many other carriers Following [...]

Canon Pixma MG6320 All-in-One Photo Printer Review

Digital Trends — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:30:25 +0000

This good looking all-in-one photo printer will meet the printing needs of most home users. It outputs great-looking images – as long as you use Canon’s recommended paper, that is. (7.5 out of 10) Pros Terrific and accurate color – when using Canon photo paper Easy-to-use touch panel Cons Ink cartridges seem to run out [...]

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1600 EA6400 Review

PC Magazine — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:24:38 +0000

The EA6400 is a fine router. What it may lack in performance against other 11ac routers in 11ac mode, it makes for in a sharp interface, easy setup and feature set. It’s just that it’s not a significantly different router from the EA6500 we saw last year. (4 out of 5) Pros Easy setup Crisp, [...]

Sennheiser CX 275s In-Ear Headphones Review

PC Magazine — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:13:00 +0000

The Sennheiser CX 275s combines serious bass response with a light, secure design, but these affordable earphones are not for everyone. (3.5 out of 5) Pros Powerful, distortion-free audio performance with deep, boosted lows Inline remote control and microphone for mobile devices Comfortable, secure, lightweight fit Cons Can sound tinny or harsh at times Boosted [...]

Clueful Privacy Advisor (for Android) Review

PC Magazine — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:49:00 +0000

Clueful provides helpful "clues" about Android app activity and potential security risks intended to let you decide whether an app is worth keeping or not. (3 out of 5) Pros Comprehensive overview of app permissions Removes apps Detailed explanations Constantly monitors your device Cons Lacks context Only uninstalling apps raises your score Malware is the [...]

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2013) Review

Digital Trends — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:00:05 +0000

The 2013 MacBook Air is still a solid laptop, but it’s no longer the obvious choice. This entry-level Mac is hard to recommend to anyone except consumers who want OS X but can’t afford a Pro. (8 out of 10) Pros Good build quality Long battery life Cons Design is now just average Limited port [...]

Nokia Teases 41-Megapixel Lumia Smartphone

PC Magazine — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:50:00 +0000

Nokia today all but confirmed that its July 11 press event will include the launch of a smartphone with a 41-megapixel camera. A Wednesday blog post from the phone maker focused on the fact that next month’s event will be webcast for the world to see. But the image atop the post screams, “41 Million [...]

802.11ac Gets Wi-Fi Alliance Blessing

PC Magazine — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:35:00 +0000

The Wi-Fi Alliance—the organization responsible for certifying networking products— today announced it will start certifying 802.11ac products with its Wi-Fi Certified 11ac program. 802.11ac is generating a lot of enthusiasm in the wireless networking industry due to its higher data rates, greater capacity, and reduced latency over 802.11n. “Consumers have an insatiable appetite for rich, [...]