Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)
This week in CNET's highest-rated product reviews, the Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone is "Outstanding." We compared several e-book lending services and here's the winner. We also found an excellent universal remote control, a great diesel Jeep, and other unexpected tech delights. Check 'em out!
Sony's Xperia sequel hits all the right notes
This week in CNET's highest-rated product reviews: We compared several e-book lending services and here's the winner. We also found an excellent universal remote control, a great diesel Jeep, and other unexpected tech delights. But first, an "Outstanding" smartphone!
The Sony Xperia Z3 is Sony's most formidable Xperia to date, with an impressive display and promising features that easily give competing Android smartphones from HTC, LG and Samsung a run for their money. Read the full review.
A no-fuss e-book service with a limited catalog
Cheaper than buying individual books, Scribd (for Android, iOS and Kindle Fire) offers most of the books you want to read for a low monthly cost. Read the full review.
Remote really ties the room together
The Logitech Harmony Home Control delivers the best universal remote experience for the money, making your home entertainment center easier to use than ever. Read the full review.
A powerful storage device for professionals
Professionals who need a powerful storage device for their data-intensive tasks will find that the G-Tech G-Speed Studio R Thunderbolt 2 is an excellent investment. Read the full review.
Premium on-ear headphones
The Bowers and Wilkins P5 Series 2 headphones have the same winning design as their highly rated predecessor, but sound even better. Read the full review.
Ford plug-in hybrid fuses EV efficiency with hybrid range
The 2015 Ford Fusion Energi is a handsome and efficient hybrid sedan, but the benefit that the plug adds depends on how you make use of its 20 miles of EV range. Read the full review.
Diesel option improves the ultracapable Jeep Grand Cherokee's fuel economy
Few SUVs offer the capability, comfort and cabin tech of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel, and those that come close cost considerably more. Read the full review.
A simple black laser printer with quick prints and a future-proof design
The Brother HL-2360DW is a strong choice if you're shopping for a text-only printer that can print from the cloud and won't empty your wallet on toner refills. Read the full review.