Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)
Our editors were busy this week reviewing cars, laptops, a hand-cranked radio, and a smart thermostat that learns from you.
Nest Learning Thermostat
Here's our weekly roundup of the new products CNET reviewers liked best.
Nest Learning Thermostat
Editors' rating: 5 out of 5
For about $250, the Nest Learning Thermostat is easy to install, easy on the eyes, and learns your heating and cooling preferences over time, so you don't have to set it.
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Nest Learning Thermostat
Editors' rating: 5 out of 5
For about $250, the Nest Learning Thermostat is easy to install, easy on the eyes, and learns your heating and cooling preferences over time, so you don't have to set it.
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Nokia Lumia 900 (black, AT&T)
Nokia Lumia 900
Editors' rating: 4 out of 5
Costing around $100, the Nokia Lumia 900's eye-popping unibody design sets a new direction for smartphone style. Its LTE speeds, vivid 4.3-inch screen, and 8-megapixel camera are high points.
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OCZ Vertex 4 SSD
OCZ Vertex 4 SSD
Editors' rating: 4 out of 5
The SATA 3 (6Gbps) 2.5-inch OCZ Vertex 4 is fast and affordable and comes with a tray adapter so it can also fit in a 3.5-inch drive bay. The SSD costs about $700.
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Origin Chronos (February 2012)
Origin Chronos (February 2012)
Editors' rating: 4 out of 5
The Origin Chronos offers best-in-class gaming performance in a tidy, overclocked package. This configuration costs around $885.
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Velocity Micro Edge Z55 (Core i7-2700K, February 2012)
Velocity Micro Edge Z55 (Core i7-2700K, February 2012)
Editors' rating: 4 out of 5
With a similar model costing about $1,800, the Velocity Micro Edge Z55 is a laser-focused gaming PC with a relatively attainable price, and it's an easy system to recommend to enthusiasts.
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WD My Passport Portable
WD My Passport Portable
Editors' rating: 4 out of 5
Starting around $130, the WD My Passport Portable makes an excellent portable drive for both desktop and laptop computers, at home or while on the road.
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2012 Mitsubishi i-Miev
2012 Mitsubishi i-Miev
Editors' rating: 3.5 out of 5
Starting at $31,125, the 2012 Mitsubishi i-Miev's electric drive system produces zero tailpipe emissions and earns the car an EPA rating of 112 MPGe. .
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HP Photosmart 5510 e-All-in-One
HP Photosmart 5510 e-All-in-One
Editors' rating: 3.5 out of 5
The HP Photosmart 5510 multifunction printer occupies minimum space on your desktop and features an intuitive touch screen with virtual buttons that illuminate to eliminate clutter, all for about $100.
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Mobee Magic Bar
Mobee Magic Bar
Editors' rating: 3.5 out of 5
Starting around $50, the Mobee Magic Bar is a great way to add easy, (mostly) cordless recharging to your Apple Wireless Keyboard or Magic Trackpad.
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2012 Infiniti IPL G Coupe
2012 Infiniti IPL G Coupe
Editors' rating: 3.5 out of 5
The 2012 Infiniti IPL G Coupe gets upgraded with more power, firmer suspension bits, and bigger brakes, for a price of $50,000.
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Samsung SyncMaster S23A750D
Samsung SyncMaster S23A750D
Editors' rating: 3.5 out of 5
Movies look incredible on the Samsung SyncMaster S23A750D and its games performance is excellent. The monitor includes lots of useful OSD options and costs about $380.
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Samsung NX200 (with 18-55mm lens , black)
Samsung NX200 (with 18-55mm lens , black)
Editors' rating: 3.5 out of 5
With excellent photos for a sub-$1,000 model and a nicely designed user interface, the Samsung NX200 is a compelling option for image-first photographers.
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Samsung Series 9 NP900X4B-A02 (15-inch)
Samsung Series 9 NP900X4B-A02 (15-inch)
Editors' rating: 3.5 out of 5
Starting around $1,500, the latest Samsung Series 9 goes extra-big, and the gamble pays off with the most portable and comfortable 15-incher you're likely to find.
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Slive-88 Self-Powered Radio
Slive-88 Self-Powered Radio
Editors' rating: 3.5 out of 5
Starting at around $70, with its lightweight frame and useful features, the Slive-88 is a good product to have on hand when the lights go out unexpectedly.
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Toshiba Portege R835-P88
Toshiba Portege R835-P88
Editors' rating: 3.5 out of 5
This latest version of the Toshiba Portege R835 is a great value starting at $700, packing a big hard drive, optical drive, and full-power processor into a chassis not much bigger than an ultrabook.
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