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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.