Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)
This week our intrepid editors kept busy reviewing a snazzy convertible touch-screen laptop/tablet, the best overall monitor currently available, and the Editors' Choice Award-winning Roku LT streaming-media box.
Roku LT
Roku LT
The Roku LT is a killer streaming-media box, offering tons of streaming content -- including favorites like Netflix, Amazon Instant, Hulu Plus, and Pandora -- for just $50. Read the review.
Air Patriots for Android
Air Patriots for Android
Air Patriots for Android is a unique tower defense-style game that strikes just the right balance between challenging and fun. Read the review.
Dell UltraSharp U2713HM
Dell UltraSharp U2713HM
The Dell UltraSharp U2713HM is an excellent monitor that will satisfy both the performance snob and the features diva alike. Read the review.
Apple Mac Mini with Fusion Drive (fall 2012)
Apple Mac Mini with Fusion Drive (fall 2012)
With or without its new Fusion hybrid drive, Apple finally has a Mac Mini that competes well against mainstream Windows PCs in the same price range. Read the review.
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13
The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a convertible touch-screen laptop/tablet that most importantly doesn't compromise the traditional laptop experience. Read the review.
Canon PowerShot S110
Canon PowerShot S110
Nice photo quality, improved autofocus performance, and a very compact design make the Canon PowerShot S110 a solid option if you're looking for something between a point-and-shoot and an enthusiast compact. But if you can find them cheaper, the S100 or S95 are still good alternatives. Read the review.
TomTom app for Android
TomTom app for Android
The TomTom app for Android is a premium-caliber turn-by-turn app, but it comes at a premium price and lacks critical features that most casual navigators would want. Read the review.
LittleBigPlanet Karting
LittleBigPlanet Karting
LittleBigPlanet Karting successfully takes the style of LittleBigPlanet to the whimsical karting genre, making for action-packed gameplay and offering the unique addition of an extensive set of creative tools and options. Read the review.
House of Marley's Smile Jamaica headphones
House of Marley's Smile Jamaica headphones
Like many celebrity-endorsed headphones, the House of Marley's Smile Jamaica has a bass-heavy response, but an excellent price and build elevate it above its peers. Read the review.
Toshiba 40E220U
Toshiba 40E220U
The Toshiba 40E220U is a value-for-money television offering decent contrast and bright, vivid colors. Read the review.
Fotodanz for Android
Fotodanz for Android
While it may not offer quite the customization options of the popular iOS app Cinemagram, Fotodanz for Android's simplicity is certainly its biggest strength. That said, it is a fantastic app for creating cinemagraphs. Read the review.
Samsung Rugby Pro
Samsung Rugby Pro
The Samsung Rugby Pro makes a good, affordable choice for people seeking a more rugged smartphone, but it won't satisfy those who need an ultradurable frame. Read the review.
Yelp for Android
Yelp for Android
Even with its slow performance and lack of search filters, Yelp for Android's incredible database of business listings and user-submitted data make it a must-have app for every mobile user. Read the review.
Netgear Centria WNDR4700
Netgear Centria WNDR4700
The Netgear Centria WNDR4700 is a good buy for those who are looking for an all-in-one router/storage combo or who want to replace a Time Capsule. Read the review.
2013 Porsche Boxster
2013 Porsche Boxster
The 2013 Porsche Boxster delivers fantastically balanced performance and full-featured tech, but avoid expensive luxury items for the best value. Read the review.