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Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)

This week our editors reviewed a fancy Mercedes convertible, a cool laptop stand, and a fast solid-state drive.

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Just Mobile Lazy Couch

Just Mobile Lazy Couch

A portable laptop stand boiled down to its most basic, the $18 Just Mobile Lazy Couch has a design flair missing from other laptop risers. Read the review.

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Acer Timeline U M5-481TG 6814

Acer Timeline U M5-481TG 6814

Yes, it's heavier than the average ultrabook, but if you're looking for an excellent value in a full-featured thin laptop, the $780 Acer Timeline U M5-481TG 6814 is hard to beat. Read the review.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Convertible

2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Convertible

The $100K (yikes!) 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Convertible is an excellent luxury convertible that doesn't rely heavily on tech gimmickry; however, its new Comand Online system falls short of the bar set by Audi and BMW. Read the review.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

The business-oriented $1,500 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon has a few quirks, but is otherwise a very impressive business-oriented ultrabook with strong crossover potential. Read the review.

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Plextor M5 Pro solid-state drive

Plextor M5 Pro solid-state drive

Fast and compatible with all systems, the Plextor M5 Pro solid-state drive would be a great solid-state drive for anyone who can afford it. Read the review.

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Cowon Auto Capsule AC1

Cowon Auto Capsule AC1

The Cowon Auto Capsule AC1 dashboard camera is so simple that it requires almost no interaction from the driver, but its $200 MSRP is a bit high for its feature set. Read the review.

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Tech21 Impact Snap for Galaxy S3

Tech21 Impact Snap for Galaxy S3

The $40 Tech21 Impact Snap for Galaxy S3 case is a cheap and effective way to safeguard your Galaxy S3 from daily abuse. Read the review.

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Dell XPS 15

Dell XPS 15

You can get similar components to our $1,300 Core i7 Dell XPS 15 configuration for less, but the rock-solid design makes this feel like a premium machine. Read the review.

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Panasonic RP-HX40

Panasonic RP-HX40

Despite some shortcomings in the design and comfort department, the $13 Panasonic RP-HX40s deliver impressive sound for the money and are a good value at around $20 online. Read the review.

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Samsung UN32EH4000

Samsung UN32EH4000

The Samsung UN32EH4000 is one of the best TVs available at the size and price (around $300), with above-average picture quality and a svelte design. Read the review.

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Cobra iRadar

Cobra iRadar

The Cobra iRadar justifies its entry-level price ($130) as a good radar/laser detector. And when paired with a smartphone running the iRadar app, it becomes a much more flexible and useful speed management tool. Read the review.

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