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Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)
From a phone that's also a camera -- no, but really, an excellent camera -- to the Piper NV security system, and BMW's i3 "compact car of the future," CNET's editors found some great stuff this week.
Portability and performance redefined
Aside from its cost, the Samsung Portable SSD T1 is what any portable drive should be.
BMW's lightweight EV looks strange, drives strangely
The 2014 BMW i3 looks and feels like the compact car of the future, but its high price will be a huge sticking point for thrifty small-EV drivers.
This overachieving DIY security stunner scores big
For easy, seamless DIY home security and automation integration, look no further than Icontrol Networks' Piper NV.
A clever design helps the Cloud LED shine
For basic household usage, the Green Creative BR30 Cloud LED is a solid value pick that gets the important stuff right.
Apple's Logic Pro music production suite gets a free 10.1 upgrade
Logic Pro X 10.1 from Apple is a self-contained music studio that offers tremendous flexibility and power -- once you get past the learning curve.
Slim receiver with full-bodied sound
The slim, compact Marantz NR1605 provides excellent sound quality and thoroughly up-to-date features, making it one of our favorites for the price.
This well-designed puzzle game begs for more challenge
Shadowmatic (iOS) is worth the pocket change for its unique perspective, but a better progression of difficulty would make it a more engaging play.
Xiaomi's latest flagship dazzles with quality design
The Mi Note showcases Xiaomi's top-class potential to the world -- it's just a shame so few outside Asia will get to see it.
Photographers, say hello to your next phone
While the Panasonic Lumix CM1 is undeniably pricey and bulky, its wealth of photography kit helps it achieve image quality that's unrivalled in the smartphone world. If you love the idea of always having a great camera to hand but don't want to be weighed down with two devices, the Lumix CM1 is the phone for you.