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Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)

This week, CNET editors saw an interesting blend of items, including Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, the fast and feature-laden Olympus OM-D E-M1, and a high-end multitasking blender. Oh, and the new 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro...if you're into that kind of thing.

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Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks

Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks

As a free upgrade that gives you more apps, improved features across the board, and better performance, there is really no reason not to get Mavericks on your Mac. Read the review.

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2 of 10 Sarah Tew/CNET

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus OM-D E-M1

One of the fastest, most feature-laden cameras you can buy for less than $1,500, you really need to spend some quality time going through all the settings before using the Olympus OM-D E-M1. Read the review.

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3 of 10 Colin West McDonald/CNET

Breville Hemisphere Control Blender

Breville Hemisphere Control Blender

If you want a high-end blender that can multitask for you, the Breville Hemisphere Control Blender may be worth the cost. Read the review.

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4 of 10 Josh MIller/CNET

Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2013)

Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2013)

The slimmer body and higher-res screen of the original Retina MacBook Pro was a revolutionary leap. This revamp adds modest internal upgrades for modest improvements, but price cuts to both the 13-inch and 15-inch models sweeten the deal. Read the review.

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5 of 10 Sarah Tew/CNET

Roku 2

Roku 2

The Roku 2 offers tons of content sources and an innovative remote with built-in headphone jack for just $80. Read the review.

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6 of 10 Sarah Tew/CNET

Microsoft Surface 2

Microsoft Surface 2

The Microsoft Surface 2 is great for getting work done -- it's sturdy and Office 2013 is included for free. Read the review.

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7 of 10 Sarah Tew/CNET

Microsoft Surface Pro 2

Microsoft Surface Pro 2

Though the Surface Pro 2, Microsoft's subtly updated Windows 8.1 tablet, feels more like Surface Pro 1.5, improved battery life and better accessories make it a worthwhile (albeit pricey) laptop replacement. Read the review.

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8 of 10 Sarah Tew/CNET

Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear

Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear

The Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear headphones may not fully match the larger Momentum's excellent sonics, but they get you 80 percent of the way there. Read the review.

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9 of 10 Sarah Tew/CNET

ZTE Warp 4G

ZTE Warp 4G

At $199 sans contract, the ZTE Warp 4G is the best choice for frugal shoppers on Boost Mobile. Read the review.

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10 of 10 Josh Miller/CNET

ZTE Nubia 5 (unlocked)

ZTE Nubia 5 (unlocked)

Although it doesn't have LTE, the ZTE Nubia 5's impressive specs and reliable performance make it a great value for an unlocked, high-end phone. Read the review.

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