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Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)

This week CNET editors were busy reviewing two cars with pretty good tech, one of the best budget sound bar options, and a rugged minicamcorder that'll be perfect for your beach or hiking trip this summer.

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Rebecca Burdick
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HTC One X

HTC One X

The futuristically styled $199.99 HTC One X offers Android fans on AT&T plenty to like, such as a massive, bright 4.7-inch screen, blazing 4G LTE data speeds, a powerful camera, and zippy performance running Ice Cream Sandwich and Sense 4. Read the review.

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2 of 12 Sarah Tew/CNET

Panasonic TC-P50UT50

Panasonic TC-P50UT50

The Panasonic TC-P50UT50 plasma TV nearly matches the world-beating picture quality of the ST50 series, at an even lower price. Read the review.

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3 of 12 Lori Grunin/CNET

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

While it's not a no-brainer upgrade over the Mark II, the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is worth the price premium if better performance and configurability matter to you. Read the review.

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Jawbone Big Jambox

Jawbone Big Jambox

The Jawbone Big Jambox doesn't quite measure up to the Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile, and it carries a premium price tag, but it's an impressively designed product that offers strong performance and speakerphone capabilities. Read the review.

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Haier SBEV40-Slim

Haier SBEV40-Slim

The ulstraslim Haier SBEV40-Slim sounds surprisingly good for its size and features two HDMI inputs, making it one of the best budget sound bar options. Read the review.

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2013 Lexus GS 350

2013 Lexus GS 350

The 2013 Lexus GS 350 makes for a convincing high-tech cruiser. With the F Sport package, it has some real performance chops, although it falls short of a BMW M or Mercedes-Benz AMG. Read the review.

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Logitech UE Air Speaker

Logitech UE Air Speaker

Logitech's elegant UE Air Speaker can capably fill a large room with dynamic sound, and its accompanying UE Air iOS app reduces pairing to a few easy steps. Read the review.

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8 of 12 Sarah Tew/CNET

Toshiba Qosmio F755

Toshiba Qosmio F755

The glasses-free 15-inch 3D display on the Toshiba Qosmio F755 falls just short of being really impressive. The software support and stability are better than for previous models, but low-end hardware needlessly hobbles this laptop. Read the review.

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9 of 12 Josh Miller

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4Matic

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4Matic

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4Matic isn't perfect, but it does offer a good blend of tech, performance, and luxury. However, its diesel-powered sibling is probably the better bargain. Read the review.

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Samsung HMX-W300

Samsung HMX-W300

The Samsung HMX-W300 rugged minicamcorder is a good traveling companion for capturing Web-friendly movie clips and photos of your next hike or beach trip. Read the review.

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Ballistic LifeStyle Smooth Series for Apple iPhone 4/4S

Ballistic LifeStyle Smooth Series for Apple iPhone 4/4S

Ballistic's LifeStyle Smooth Series is an affordable, stylish, and durable case with just a few quirks. Read the review.

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12 of 12 Sarah Tew/CNET

Sennheiser HD 238 on-ear headphones

Sennheiser HD 238 on-ear headphones

The Sennheiser HD 238 on-ear headphones are comfortable and affordable, and sound good for the money. Read the review.

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