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The best tech values today
JVC Flats: On-ear headphone
There's nothing fancy about the JVC Flats, but it delivers solid sound and a comfortable fit for very little money. Available in multiple colors.
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Panasonic RP HTX7 over-the-ear headphone
The Panasonic RP HTX7 remains an impressive deal at around $30 online. Available in multiple color options.
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Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120
You can't ask for too much more from an $8 earphone. The Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120 is now also available for $3 more in a model with an integrated microphone (the
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Google Nexus 7 (2013)
The Nexus 7 is about half the price of the iPad Mini Retina (on left).
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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7
Amazon basically sells its Kindle Fire HDX 7 and HDX 8.9 tablets at cost -- or close to it anyway.
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Sony STR-DN840 AV receiver
We called the Sony STR-DN840, which is loaded with features, the best value in AV receivers for 2013.
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Motorola Moto G
The Moto G has a few shortcomings, but it only costs $199 (16GB) without a contract. Note: We prefer this model to the Moto G Google Play Edition.
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Google Nexus 5
The Nexus 5 is a solid choice if you're looking for a high-end Android phone for a reasonable price without a contract.
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Sony BDP-S5100 Blu-ray player
It's always tough to figure out which Blu-ray player to buy. We think the Sony BDP-S5100 is one of the better choices at its modest price point.
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Asus Transformer Book T100 Windows 8.1 tablet w/keyboard
For around $400 (and sometimes $350), the Asus Transformer Book T100 stands out among the budget-priced, netbook-style Windows tablets.
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Roku 3
We like Apple TV a lot, but the Roku 3 is more compelling at the same price or slightly less (you can often get it for closer to $90).
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Nikon D5300
The Nikon D5300 is arguably the best dSLR you can buy for a little more than $1,000 with a lens.
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Pioneer SP-SB23W sound bar
The Pioneer SP-SB23W may not be all that stylish, but it delivers great sound for the money.
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Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro ultrabook/hybrid
At around $1,000, the Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro features an ultra high-resolution 3,200x1,800-pixel screen in a convertible design. In fact, the whole Lenovo Yoga family (yes, there are several models) offers good bang for the buck.
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Pioneer SP-PK52FS surround speaker system
We thought Pioneer's sound bar sounded really good for the money and so does its Andrew Jones designed SP-PK52FS surround speaker system, which retails for a mere $549.99.
You can also buy the speakers separately, with the excellent SP-BS21-LR bookshelf speakers going for less than $100 a pair at Amazon (the price sometimes dips to to less than $70) and the SP-FS52-LR towers selling for $130 (each) and sometimes less.
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Vizio M-Series M1d-A2R
Many Vizio TV models represent good values, but the M-Series M1d-A2R delivers the most bang for the buck.
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Sharp LE650: LCD TV
Sharp's LE650, available in a few different sizes (up to 80 inches), must be selling pretty well because it isn't readily available.
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Sony R520/R550 series LCD TV
CNET's video guru David Katzmaier had generally high praise for Sony's well-priced R520/R550 series LCD TVs.
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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5020
The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5020 is our current top pick for value home-theater projectors.
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Sonos Play:1 wireless speaker
If you're interested in starting a multiroom audio system, the Sonos Play:1 is a good place to start. Just try to pick it up when Sonos is offering its Bridge ($50) as part of the package. Look for that deal to crop up every few months.
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS megazoom camera
If you're in the market for a modestly priced point-and-shoot megazoom camera, it's hard to do better than the Canon PowerShot SX280 HS at $200.
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Logitech Harmony Smart Control
The Harmony Smart Control is down to $99.99 on Amazon -- or $30 off its list price. If you're looking for a universal remote and don't have a ton of components, it's an excellent choice.
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