Reviewed on November 30, 2004Aside from the tiny buttons and some e-mail issues, Audiovox's SMT5600 is a fantastic smart phone. Call quality is good, it's well constructed, and its display is magnificent.TAGS:AudioVox, AT&T Corp., San Francisco
Reviewed on October 5, 2004Though the BlackBerry 7100t is a great option for RIM newbies, we were hoping for more consumer-friendly functionality with the Bluetooth.TAGS:Research In Motion Ltd., T-Mobile, RIM BlackBerry, San Francisco
Reviewed on April 13, 2007While we found the 2007 Honda Accord very enjoyable to drive, it fell short on a couple of key areas, most noticeably in its stereo system.TAGS:Tiburon, intersection, San Francisco, car
Reviewed on January 22, 2009The 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 is an excellent car for cruising around and listening to music, but it doesn't offer all the latest cabin tech, and some of its veneer of luxury wears thin when exposed to close scrutiny.TAGS:Hyundai, cabin, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, road, car, San Francisco, speakers
Reviewed on December 10, 2004Motorola's MPx220 is a worthy choice for a Windows Mobile 2003 smart phone, though some of its features are less than perfect.TAGS:Motorola Inc., San Francisco, battery
Reviewed on January 23, 2006Building on the success of the feature-rich Motorola V551, Motorola's next-generation V557 adds a showcase feature without changing a relatively safe design.TAGS:Motorola Inc., Cingular Wireless, San Francisco
Reviewed on February 27, 2009The 2009 Jetta TDI's engine represents a great balance of driver-friendliness and eco-friendliness. We just wish the rest of the vehicle lived up to its prestige.TAGS:Volkswagen, journey, economy, San Francisco
Reviewed on February 9, 2007With a comfortable cabin (albeit with some uninspiring tech), solid performance, and an astonishingly economical drivetrain, the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTec is an impressive newcomer to the luxury sedan segment.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, tank, Los Angeles, mile, San Francisco, economy, engine
Reviewed on March 6, 2009The 2009 Toyota Venza AWD V-6 combines aspects of a large sedan and an SUV on the outside, while combining an excellent cabin tech package with a high-quality interior on the inside.TAGS:sedan, cabin, vehicle, road, San Francisco, backup, camera
Reviewed on April 12, 2007Although it's an SUV, the 2007 BMW X5 is for people who appreciate performance. Everything about the car is rock solid, from its cabin tech to its handling, and we would feel as comfortable driving it on windy mountain roads as we would over icy terrain.TAGS:BMW, SUV, car, wine, San Francisco, road, North America
Reviewed on August 3, 2007The 2008 BMW 535i is a really exceptional car, offering a great driving experience and an impressive array of electronics in the cabin. From its shifter to its live traffic system, its innovative features should make any techie drool.TAGS:BMW, Clear Channel Communications Inc., traffic, car, road, North America, San Francisco, electronics
Reviewed on October 23, 2008Honda made many positive changes for the 2009 version of the Fit, ending up with a car that features excellent fuel economy and some decent cabin tech.TAGS:Honda Fit, economy, car, trip, traffic, San Francisco, U.S.