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Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)

This week our editors were busy reviewing a rugged camera that doesn't look rugged, a tiny $99 pico projector for your iPhone, a 3D printer, and an Editors' Choice-winning Toyota Prius.

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2012 Toyota Prius

2012 Toyota Prius

The Editors' Choice-winning2012 Toyota Prius just works, delivering outstanding fuel economy, good cabin-tech options, and a comfortable ride with few compromises. Read the review.

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MakerBot Replicator 3D printer

MakerBot Replicator 3D printer

For those willing to invest the time and the money, the MakerBot Replicator 3D printer will provide the most powerful consumer 3D-printing experience available. Read the review.

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Audio-Technica ATH-M35

Audio-Technica ATH-M35

While they're not in the same league as the step-up ATH-M50, the Audio-Technica ATH-M35 costs a lot less and offers impressive performance and decent build quality for the money -- plus it has the fold-up element that's missing from the ATH-M30. Read the review.

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Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Studio Monitor Headphones

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Studio Monitor Headphones

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Studio Monitor Headphones are among the best available for less than $200, offering excellent sound and build quality. Read the review.

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Roku HD (2012)

Roku HD (2012)

With its capability to stream hundreds of audio and video channels (including Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu Plus), the $60 Roku HD (2012) would be our top pick for those seeking an ultra-affordable Internet media box -- if not for the fact that it's nearly identical to the slightly cheaper Roku LT. Read the review.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 (Orange)

The rugged camera that doesn't look rugged, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 is a nice option for people wanting an ultracompact for days by the pool and nights on the town. Read the review.

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Samsung Series 5 Ultra NP530U3B (13-inch, 128GB SSD)

Samsung Series 5 Ultra NP530U3B (13-inch, 128GB SSD)

Samsung's finally made an affordable ultrabook, and the Samsung Series 5 Ultra NP530U3B (13-inch, 128GB SSD) is a well-priced and far slimmer product than its 14-inch cousin. Still, it's not a runaway bargain, and it feels like corners have been cut in adapting it from the stellar Series 9's design. You also might want to wait a few weeks for Intel's latest processors to arrive. Read the review.

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HTC Evo 4G LTE (Sprint)

HTC Evo 4G LTE (Sprint)

The HTC Evo 4G LTE (Sprint) is a worthy successor to Sprint's Evo family, as long as you remember one important caveat: until Sprint gets its LTE network off the ground, the Evo 4G LTE won't actually run 4G -- it will be 3G only at first. Read the review.

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Micron Technology Pop Video

Micron Technology Pop Video

While it has a few small drawbacks, the tiny $99 Micron Technology Pop Video is a nifty iPhone accessory that produces a picture that's good enough for casual viewing. Read the review.

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D-Link DIR-605L Cloud Router

D-Link DIR-605L Cloud Router

The D-Link DIR-605L Cloud Router makes a great solution for people who just need a simple wireless network to share the Internet access among devices. Its cloud-based management feature also proves to be a helpful and practical bonus. Read the review.

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Panasonic TY-ER3D4MU

Panasonic TY-ER3D4MU

The Panasonic TY-ER3D4MU is a pair of universal glasses compatible with the Full HD 3D. The glasses offer decent build quality and appreciably better picture quality than cheap glasses. Read the review.

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Nocs NS400 (titanium/white)

Nocs NS400 (titanium/white)

The fairly affordable Nocs NS400 (titanium/white) earphones offer a simple, sleek design and strong performance for the money. Read the review.

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