Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)
This week our editors are welcoming the sci-fi-sounding Droid DNA phone, Maingear Nomad 17 gaming laptop, and Google Nexus 7 tablet, and going green with the Nissan Leaf SL.
HTC Droid DNA
HTC Droid DNA
With quad-core power, 4G LTE, a lovely 5-inch screen, and a stunning design, the $199.99 HTC Droid DNA is currently Verizon's best Android deal. Read the review.
Google Nexus 7
Google Nexus 7
With its excellent design, useful software features, and low starting price, the Google Nexus 7 is the cheapest way to experience the best that the Android OS has to offer. Read the review.
2012 Nissan Leaf SL
2012 Nissan Leaf SL
The 2012 Nissan Leaf SL offers a good blend of affordability and all-around performance for city dwellers and suburbanites looking to go zero-emission, but its cruising range limits its appeal for long hauls. Read the review.
Klipsch Image S4i II earphones
Klipsch Image S4i II earphones
The Klipsch Image S4i II in-ear earphones add a new, more durable, tangle-resistant flat cord while retaining the S4 model's very respectable sound quality and superior comfort. Read the review.
Maingear Nomad 17
Maingear Nomad 17
A hefty investment if nicely configured, the Maingear Nomad 17 delivers for serious gaming, although the look may not be for everyone. Read the review.
Tumblr for iOS
Tumblr for iOS
The new Tumblr app for iOS is a vast improvement over previous versions, with a great new look and fast interaction. If you're a Tumblr user, you should definitely download this app. Read the review.
2012 Volkswagen Golf R
2012 Volkswagen Golf R
The 2012 Volkswagen Golf R is a blast to drive on curvy roads, but can also handle the everyday routine, offering solid, if not cutting-edge, cabin tech features. Read the review.
Fayve for iPad
Fayve
If you want to see what's playing on all the major online services, the Fayve iPad app offers an excellent way to browse movies and TV shows, with an intuitive interface. Read the review.
Samsung 840 series
Samsung 840 series
The Samsung 840 series is an excellent entry-level solid-state drive for budget and general users, but not really a good buy for advanced or professional users. Read the review.
Samsung Galaxy Camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera
Outside of its relatively high cost of ownership and average point-and-shoot picture quality, the Samsung Galaxy Camera definitely delivers the shoot-and-share experience of a smartphone with the features of a compact camera. Read the review.
Acer Aspire V5
Acer Aspire V5
For less than $700, the Acer Aspire V5 proves that a touch screen can work in a budget-priced Windows 8 laptop without cutting too many corners. Read the review.
Nokia Lumia 810
Nokia Lumia 810
The Nokia Lumia 810 makes for a practical smartphone choice, but if you're looking for something thin and light, the HTC Windows Phone 8X is one better option. Read the review.
Amazon Kindle (2012)
Amazon Kindle (2012)
The current $69 Amazon Kindle is an excellent no-frills e-book reader for anyone who's willing to forgo a built-in light and a touch screen. Read the review.
Canon PowerShot G15
Canon PowerShot G15
The Canon PowerShot G15 continues the G-series tradition of solid advanced compacts, but doesn't rank as best in class by any particular measure. Read the review.
Libratone Zipp portable AirPlay speaker
Libratone Zipp
The Libratone Zipp is one of the best-sounding and best-looking portable wireless speakers out there, but its high price and Wi-Fi limitations give us pause. Read the review.