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Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)

This week CNET editors were busy reviewing two cars with pretty good tech, one of the best budget sound bar options, and a rugged minicamcorder that'll be perfect for your beach or hiking trip this summer.

Rebecca Burdick
Rebecca has been with CNET since 2003 and manages the copy desk for CNET Reviews, CNET Downloads, and CNET TV.
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HTC One X

HTC One X

The futuristically styled $199.99 HTC One X offers Android fans on AT&T plenty to like, such as a massive, bright 4.7-inch screen, blazing 4G LTE data speeds, a powerful camera, and zippy performance running Ice Cream Sandwich and Sense 4. Read the review.

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2 of 12 Sarah Tew/CNET

Panasonic TC-P50UT50

Panasonic TC-P50UT50

The Panasonic TC-P50UT50 plasma TV nearly matches the world-beating picture quality of the ST50 series, at an even lower price. Read the review.

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3 of 12 Lori Grunin/CNET

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

While it's not a no-brainer upgrade over the Mark II, the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is worth the price premium if better performance and configurability matter to you. Read the review.

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4 of 12 Sarah Tew/CNET

Jawbone Big Jambox

Jawbone Big Jambox

The Jawbone Big Jambox doesn't quite measure up to the Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile, and it carries a premium price tag, but it's an impressively designed product that offers strong performance and speakerphone capabilities. Read the review.

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Haier SBEV40-Slim

Haier SBEV40-Slim

The ulstraslim Haier SBEV40-Slim sounds surprisingly good for its size and features two HDMI inputs, making it one of the best budget sound bar options. Read the review.

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6 of 12 Josh Miller/CNET

2013 Lexus GS 350

2013 Lexus GS 350

The 2013 Lexus GS 350 makes for a convincing high-tech cruiser. With the F Sport package, it has some real performance chops, although it falls short of a BMW M or Mercedes-Benz AMG. Read the review.

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7 of 12 Sarah Tew/CNET

Logitech UE Air Speaker

Logitech UE Air Speaker

Logitech's elegant UE Air Speaker can capably fill a large room with dynamic sound, and its accompanying UE Air iOS app reduces pairing to a few easy steps. Read the review.

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8 of 12 Sarah Tew/CNET

Toshiba Qosmio F755

Toshiba Qosmio F755

The glasses-free 15-inch 3D display on the Toshiba Qosmio F755 falls just short of being really impressive. The software support and stability are better than for previous models, but low-end hardware needlessly hobbles this laptop. Read the review.

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9 of 12 Josh Miller

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4Matic

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4Matic

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4Matic isn't perfect, but it does offer a good blend of tech, performance, and luxury. However, its diesel-powered sibling is probably the better bargain. Read the review.

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10 of 12 Sarah Tew/CNET

Samsung HMX-W300

Samsung HMX-W300

The Samsung HMX-W300 rugged minicamcorder is a good traveling companion for capturing Web-friendly movie clips and photos of your next hike or beach trip. Read the review.

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Ballistic LifeStyle Smooth Series for Apple iPhone 4/4S

Ballistic LifeStyle Smooth Series for Apple iPhone 4/4S

Ballistic's LifeStyle Smooth Series is an affordable, stylish, and durable case with just a few quirks. Read the review.

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12 of 12 Sarah Tew/CNET

Sennheiser HD 238 on-ear headphones

Sennheiser HD 238 on-ear headphones

The Sennheiser HD 238 on-ear headphones are comfortable and affordable, and sound good for the money. Read the review.

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