Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)

Here's our weekly roundup of the new products CNET reviewers liked best.

Alienware M11x (Core i7, Nvidia Optimus)

Editors' rating: 4 out of 5

The good: Solid gaming performance in a very compact form; improves on the original Core 2 Duo version; automatic Nvidia Optimus graphics switching; impressive built-in audio.

The bad: The Core i7 ULV processor is still slower than normal Core i7 processors; higher-end configs get too expensive; no optical drive for installing games.

The bottom line: Equipped with Nvidia Optimus technology and new Core i5 and i7 processors, the updated 11.6-inch Alienware M11x has improved performance, but it takes a small step forward, not a quantum leap.

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Price: $1,099

BlueAnt Q2

Editors' rating: 4 out of 5

The good: The BlueAnt Q2 is slim and slender, with an impressive voice control interface that includes text-to-speech and access to Bing-411 services. It also has A2DP streaming, multipoint connectivity, and amazing sound quality.

The bad: The BlueAnt Q2 has very tiny physical controls, and there are quite a number of commands to remember.

The bottom line: The BlueAnt Q2 is yet another BlueAnt winner, with new Bing-411 features and fantastic call quality even in windy situations.

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Price: $129

HP Envy 14

Editors' rating: 4 out of 5

The good: Less expensive than last year's Envy models; highly configurable; solid design and construction.

The bad: Heavy; ATI switchable graphics not as seamless as Nvidia's; funky volume controls don't play well with games.

The bottom line: HP's updated Envy 14 is a well-built high-end laptop with impressive components and a surprisingly reasonable price.

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Price: $999.99

Motorola Milestone XT720 (unlocked)

Editors' rating: 4 out of 5

The good: The Motorola Milestone XT720 features a sleek design and an 8-megapixel camera with HD video capture. The Android 2.1 device also offers the full gamut of wireless options.

The bad: The Milestone is sluggish at times. The camera has shutter lag and picture quality could be better.

The bottom line: The Motorola Milestone XT720 is a full-featured and sleek Android smartphone, but it's rather underwhelming in the performance department.

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Price: $489.99

Sony HT-CT150 home theater system

Editors' rating: 4 out of 5

The good: Three HDMI inputs; excellent sound quality for a sound bar home theater system; no AV receiver required; capable of switching between six devices.

The bad: IR receiver on the subwoofer limits its placement options; subwoofer isn't wireless; cluttered remote.

The bottom line: Sony's HT-CT150 sound bar home theater system sounds great and is way ahead of the competition with its three HDMI inputs; however, its IR receiver limits the subwoofer's placement options.

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Price range: $235.15 - $299.99

Eton Soulra Solar Powered Sound System

Editors' rating: 3.5 out of 5

The good: Rugged, splash-resistant design geared toward outdoor use; built-in rechargeable battery; integrated solar panel for trickle charging while outdoors; remote included; GSM-shielded so iPhone doesn't need to be switched to airplane mode.

The bad: Solar charging requires direct, outdoor sunlight; no FM radio; a tad pricey.

The bottom line: Its sound won't blow you away, but the Eton Soulra is a durable and compact portable iPod/iPhone audio system that offers a built-in rechargeable battery and solar charging.

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Price: $199.99

HTC Wildfire (unlocked)

Editors' rating: 3.5 out of 5

The good: The HTC Wildfire features a compact and solid design. As the successor to the Tattoo, it offers an updated OS, a 5-megapixel camera, and good call quality.

The bad: Features a lower-resolution screen. The smartphone can be sluggish at times. Lacks support for North American 3G bands. Camera quality was rather subpar.

The bottom line: Designed for international markets, the HTC Wildfire is a compact, budget-friendly Android phone packed with features, but you can find similar devices in North America for less on contract and with added 3G support.

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Price: $350

Insignia Infocast

Editors' rating: 3.5 out of 5

The good: The Infocast weaves Web apps, digital photos, and streaming audio and video into an affordable, tablet-esque superscreen.

The bad: With all its features, the Infocast isn't for the technologically timid. Its sheer size makes it awkward for use as an alarm clock.

The bottom line: It won't slice or dice, brew your coffee, or fetch your slippers, but the Insignia Infocast's ability to put news, music, photos, calendars, and social networks at your fingertips makes it a worthy addition to today's digitally-enabled home.

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Price: $169.99

Motorola i1 (Sprint Nextel)

Editors' rating: 3.5 out of 5

The good: The Motorola i1 has a responsive touch screen, rugged construction, and excellent call quality. It also comes with Sprint's array of broadband services and Nextel Direct Connect.

The bad: The Motorola i1 is, sadly, saddled with Android OS 1.5, which makes it feel very dated when compared with more-current smartphones.

The bottom line: The Motorola i1 is not the best Android phone by any means, but if you must have an Android handset with iDEN push-to-talk, the i1 is your only choice.

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Price: $369.99

2011 Subaru Impreza WRX

Editors' rating: 3.5 out of 5

The good: Its all-wheel-drive system and new, wider track give the 2011 Subaru WRX excellent handling. Extensive audio controls allow for serious stereo fine-tuning.

The bad: The five-speed gearbox is unrefined. Destination entry and phone dialing are locked out when the car is moving.

The bottom line: The 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX works as well for everyday driving as it does for weekend fun. Cabin tech covers essential features but is nothing special.

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Price range: Base price is $27,495; test model cost $30,690