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Summary: Get the first look at the hottest products from our expert CNET editors. They'll dive in deep and cover all of the hot features, as well as the flaws of the latest tech gadgets across every product category.
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A touch-screen Windows 8 ultrabook for under $700 turns out to be a pretty good deal, but this 15-incher's not a light load.
For $199, the Landing Zone adds Ethernet, extra USB ports and the ability to connect multiple displays, all while keeping a low profile at a desk.
Lenovo's midrange ThinkPad has gotten slimmer and more stylish, adopting the best of the X1 Carbon.
Lightweight and extremely aggressively-priced, Lenovo's quad-core Android tablet running Android Jellybean 4.2 pushes the budget barrier.
Denon's AVR-E400 makes some progress simplifying the arduous AV receiver setup process, but it lacks convenient wireless features you'd expect at this price.
The Asus Memo Pad ME172V is not the 7-inch tablet to get. Its low-resolution screen and slow performance trip it up in a big way.
This year Panasonic's plasma TVs are better than ever, and the least-expensive videophile-grade example is the TC-PST60. Find out why it's the new standard for picture quality that mortals can actually afford.
Honeywell takes on Nest with its own Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat that can be programmed with a smartphone app. Bridget Carey takes a look at the system and its screen, which can be set to match any room color.
Offered for free after users sign a two-year contract, the LG Lucid 2 from Verizon has a 4.3-inch screen, a dual-core processor, and wireless charging capabilities.
The Nikon Coolpix A is a fixed-focal-length lens model with an APS-C sensor along the lines of Fujifilm's popular X100 and X100s.
The well-designed Moshi Mythros feature decent sound and a comfortable fit for $30.
The $59.95 Fitbit Zip smart pedometer is affordable, easy to use, and tracks the steps you take plus calories consumed.
The HP Pavilion Chromebook 14 feels more like a traditional laptop than other Chromebooks thanks to its bigger screen.
The Belkin Ultimate Keyboard Case might be the best way to turn your iPad into the closest thing to a laptop alternative, offering protection and not much bulk.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has one of the best-looking tablet screens yet, and its S Pen integrates almost seamlessly with the Android OS.
