Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)
Ah, another week filled to the brim with all the tech goodies CNET's crack squad of editors could get their mitts on. Among the top-rated products this week are the new incarnation of the Google Nexus 7, a must-have app for music fans with Windows Phone handsets, and a product whose name anagrams to "Nail cook pix now." See, you learned something new today -- check that off your list.
Google Nexus 7
Google Nexus 7
Thanks to its stellar performance and affordable price, the Nexus 7 is the Android tablet to get. Read the review.
Pandora (Windows Phone 8)
Pandora (Windows Phone 8)
Pandora's easy-to-use interface and massive music library make the app a must-download for music fans with Windows Phone handsets. Read the review.
Nokia Lumia 1020
Nokia Lumia 1020
Avid mobile photographers will love the Nokia Lumia 1020's exact controls, and the phone's 41-megapixel (yes, 41) camera sensor helps it capture extremely high-res images. Read the review.
Riptide GP2
Riptide GP2
Racing fans should buy Riptide GP2 for its excellent graphics, realistic physics, and rock-solid gameplay. Plus, your fingers don't get all pruney after zooming over the water all day. Win-win. Read the review.
Sony MDR-V6 headphones
Sony MDR-V6 headphones
They may be close to 30 years old (the design, not the actual pair we evaluated), but the comfortable-fitting Sony MDR-V6s are arguably the best-sounding headphones for under $100. Read the review.
Dropbox
Dropbox
Dropbox (iOS)| (Android) is a free and extremely easy-to-use tool for sharing files, photos, and videos, and syncing them among your devices. You can also use Dropbox to back up files and access them from other computers and devices (including smartphones and tablets), with dedicated apps for each device you own. Read the review.
Sony MDR-7506 headphones
Sony MDR-7506 headphones
They've been around since 1991, but the Sony MDR-7506s are still great-sounding -- and -fitting -- headphones for less than $100. Read the review.
Logitech FabricSkin Keyboard Folio for iPad
Logitech FabricSkin Keyboard Folio for iPad
For a durable case with a very good keyboard that feels like it can take a beating or an errant margarita, the Logitech FabricSkin Keyboard Folio is your best bet. It's a pricey (and heavy) accessory for a year-old iPad, but hey, that water-resistant keyboard could come in handy. Read the review.
Samsung F5500 series plasma TV
Samsung F5500 series plasma TV
The Samsung F5500 plasma TV offers great features and very good picture quality, but its performance suffers significantly under the lights. Read the review.
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250
Featuring excellent fuel economy and a generally comfortable and easy-driving character, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 makes for a useful all-around vehicle, good for the daily commute and family road trips. Read the review.
Plantronics BackBeat Go 2
Plantronics BackBeat Go 2
While its short battery life keeps it from true greatness, the Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 is a superior wireless Bluetooth in-ear headphone. Read the review.
Nikon Coolpix AW110
Nikon Coolpix AW110
If you're looking for a rugged camera, but don't want to sacrifice on-the-go sharing, the Nikon Coolpix AW110 is a good place to start. Its name also anagrams to "Nail cook pix now," but you can use it to take non-chef-related pictures, too. Read the review.
Fujifilm X-M1
Fujifilm X-M1
While it may not be the best overall camera available for less than $1,000, the Fujifilm X-M1 does deliver the best photo quality in its price class. Read the review.
Redbox Instant
Redbox Instant
The Redbox Instant app is useful for renting movies and managing your account, but for streaming movies, Netflix has a bigger catalog for the time being. Read the review.
Amazon Mobile (Windows Phone)
Amazon Mobile
Though Amazon Mobile lacks features found on other Amazon apps, it's still worth downloading for mobile shopping and price checks. Read the review.