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Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)

Well, we may not have seen anything as high-concept as "Sharknado" this week, but CNET's crew of editors braved the seas of consumer electronics and reviewed a haul of worthy gadgetry, including a smaller version of the Galaxy S4, great apps and games for iOS and Android devices, and some kickin' camera gear. Read up, mateys!

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1 of 15 Stephen Shankland/CNET

Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X

Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X

You get you what you pay for with the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X: superlative performance and flexibility. Read the review.

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2 of 15 Screenshot by Jason Parker/CNET

Limbo for iOS

Limbo for iOS

Limbo for iOS is an excellent port of the award-winning game to iOS, bringing the creepy storyline loved by console gamers to the touch screen. Read the review.

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3 of 15 Sarah Tew/CNET

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM lens

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM lens

As long as it stays at a sub-$1,000 price, the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM lens will be a great deal for photographers using APS-C dSLRs. Read the review.

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4 of 15 Screenshot by Jason Parker/CNET

Thunderspace for iPhone

Thunderspace for iPhone

Though it's a niche product, Thunderspace for iPhone is a worthwhile download, with realistic-sounding storms that make for a relaxing experience. Read the review.

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5 of 15 Sarah Tew/CNET

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

Those looking for a cheaper Galaxy S4 will find it in the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, which features the same design and some of its software tweaks. Read the review.

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6 of 15 Sarah Tew/CNET

Sony Xperia Z (T-Mobile)

Sony Xperia Z (T-Mobile)

The Sony Xperia Z makes sense if a water-resistant design and excellent photos are a priority for you, though its battery life could be longer. Read the review.

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7 of 15 Screenshot by Jaymar Cabebe/CNET

Skype for Android

Skype for Android

Whether you're a Skype user or not, version 4.0's impressive video quality and stability make it a great option for your VoIP, video, and messaging needs. Read the review.

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8 of 15 Sarah Tew/CNET

Peachtree Audio Deepblue

Peachtree Audio Deepblue

The Peachtree Audio Deepblue makes deeper bass and plays louder than any other Bluetooth speaker we can remember, although its rough-around-the-edges feel won't suit everyone. Read the review.

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9 of 15 Sarah Tew/CNET

Sony KDL-32R400A

Sony KDL-32R400A

The Sony KDL-32R400A is the closest you'll get to a jack-of-all-trades performer in a 32-inch television. Read the review.

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10 of 15 Screenshot by Jason Parker/CNET

Pandora for iOS

Pandora for iOS

Pandora for iOS is an excellent app for listening to and discovering new music, and, with new features being added regularly, most users will probably keep it as their main streaming service. Read the review.

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11 of 15 Josh Miller/CNET

Monoprice IPS-Glass Panel Pro

Monoprice IPS-Glass Panel Pro

With a high price-to-performance ratio, the Monoprice IPS-Glass Panel Pro will satisfy most bargain hunters; however, there are better options for a few dollars more. Read the review.

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12 of 15 Sarah Tew/CNET

Acer Iconia W3

Acer Iconia W3

The smaller 8-inch Windows 8 tablet is a form worth exploring, and the Acer Iconia W3 can be fun to use, but it's also buggy and held back by shortcuts and lackluster features. Read the review.

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13 of 15 Screenshot by Jaymar Cabebe/CNET

Google Maps for Android

Google Maps for Android

With its long list of features, zippy performance, and syncing of data across other devices, Google Maps is a must-have application for anyone running Android. Read the review.

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14 of 15 Sarah Tew/CNET

Samsung SEK-1000 (2013 Evolution Kit)

Samsung SEK-1000 (2013 Evolution Kit)

While a cool idea and an innovative way to combat Smart TV obsolescence, the 2013 Evolution Kit is a niche product. Read the review.

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15 of 15 Sarah Tew/CNET

HP EliteBook Revolve 810

HP EliteBook Revolve 810

The HP EliteBook Revolve 810 is a good first step toward a very portable business laptop-tablet hybrid, but lack of killer battery life hurts it. Read the review.

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