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Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)

This week our editors are welcoming the sci-fi-sounding Droid DNA phone, Maingear Nomad 17 gaming laptop, and Google Nexus 7 tablet, and going green with the Nissan Leaf SL.

CNET Reviews staff
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1 of 15 Sarah Tew/CNET

HTC Droid DNA

HTC Droid DNA

With quad-core power, 4G LTE, a lovely 5-inch screen, and a stunning design, the $199.99 HTC Droid DNA is currently Verizon's best Android deal. Read the review.

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2 of 15 Josh Miller/CNET

Google Nexus 7

Google Nexus 7

With its excellent design, useful software features, and low starting price, the Google Nexus 7 is the cheapest way to experience the best that the Android OS has to offer. Read the review.

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3 of 15 James Martin/CNET

2012 Nissan Leaf SL

2012 Nissan Leaf SL

The 2012 Nissan Leaf SL offers a good blend of affordability and all-around performance for city dwellers and suburbanites looking to go zero-emission, but its cruising range limits its appeal for long hauls. Read the review.

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4 of 15 Sarah Tew/CNET

Klipsch Image S4i II earphones

Klipsch Image S4i II earphones

The Klipsch Image S4i II in-ear earphones add a new, more durable, tangle-resistant flat cord while retaining the S4 model's very respectable sound quality and superior comfort. Read the review.

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Maingear Nomad 17

Maingear Nomad 17

A hefty investment if nicely configured, the Maingear Nomad 17 delivers for serious gaming, although the look may not be for everyone. Read the review.

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6 of 15 Screenshot by Jason Parker/CNET

Tumblr for iOS

Tumblr for iOS

The new Tumblr app for iOS is a vast improvement over previous versions, with a great new look and fast interaction. If you're a Tumblr user, you should definitely download this app. Read the review.

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7 of 15 Wayne Cunningham/CNET

2012 Volkswagen Golf R

2012 Volkswagen Golf R

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf R is a blast to drive on curvy roads, but can also handle the everyday routine, offering solid, if not cutting-edge, cabin tech features. Read the review.

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8 of 15 Screenshot by Jason Parker/CNET

Fayve for iPad

Fayve

If you want to see what's playing on all the major online services, the Fayve iPad app offers an excellent way to browse movies and TV shows, with an intuitive interface. Read the review.

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9 of 15 Dong Ngo/CNET

Samsung 840 series

Samsung 840 series

The Samsung 840 series is an excellent entry-level solid-state drive for budget and general users, but not really a good buy for advanced or professional users. Read the review.

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10 of 15 Sarah Tew/CNET

Samsung Galaxy Camera

Samsung Galaxy Camera

Outside of its relatively high cost of ownership and average point-and-shoot picture quality, the Samsung Galaxy Camera definitely delivers the shoot-and-share experience of a smartphone with the features of a compact camera. Read the review.

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Acer Aspire V5

Acer Aspire V5

For less than $700, the Acer Aspire V5 proves that a touch screen can work in a budget-priced Windows 8 laptop without cutting too many corners. Read the review.

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Nokia Lumia 810

Nokia Lumia 810

The Nokia Lumia 810 makes for a practical smartphone choice, but if you're looking for something thin and light, the HTC Windows Phone 8X is one better option. Read the review.

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13 of 15 Sarah Tew/CNET

Amazon Kindle (2012)

Amazon Kindle (2012)

The current $69 Amazon Kindle is an excellent no-frills e-book reader for anyone who's willing to forgo a built-in light and a touch screen. Read the review.

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14 of 15 Sarah Tew/CNET

Canon PowerShot G15

Canon PowerShot G15

The Canon PowerShot G15 continues the G-series tradition of solid advanced compacts, but doesn't rank as best in class by any particular measure. Read the review.

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15 of 15 Sarah Tew/CNET

Libratone Zipp portable AirPlay speaker

Libratone Zipp

The Libratone Zipp is one of the best-sounding and best-looking portable wireless speakers out there, but its high price and Wi-Fi limitations give us pause. Read the review.

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