Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)

2012 Ford Focus Electric

Its short driving range and long recharge times limit the suitability of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric to some specific lifestyles, but it is a very high-tech car that should delight early adopter types. We even awarded it an Editors' Choice. Read the review.

Nikon D4 (body only)

For Nikon devotees looking for the fastest body available, the Nikon D4 delivers. Read the review.

Digital Storm Ode V2 Level 4

Most gamers would change very little about Digital Storm's preconfigured Ode V2 Level 4. Read the review.

Samsung Portable DVD Writer SE-218BB

Compact and portable, the Samsung Portable DVD Writer SE-218BB makes an excellent companion for ultrabook mobile users. Read the review.

Samsung Series 9

Onkyo TX-NR616

The Onkyo TX-NR616 is a tremendous AV receiver value, with eight HDMI inputs and a very low street price, although Onkyo's step-down models may be an even better buy. Read the review.

LifeProof case for iPhone 4/4S

While it's fairly costly and requires an included adapter for headphones, the LifeProof case for iPhone 4/4S is arguably the best tough iPhone case on the market. Read the review.

Western Digital My Net N900 Central

The Western Digital My Net N900 Central makes an excellent all-in-one wireless and network storage solution for home and mobile users. Read the review.

2013 Scion FR-S

The 2013 Scion FR-S is a fun sports car, excellent in the turns but lacking big thrust, while the cabin tech upgrade looks intriguing for iPhone users. Read the review.

Sony Vaio E

With only a handful of 11-inch laptops still available, serious travelers are flocking to ultrathin 13-inch models instead. But the low price and good battery life of the Sony Vaio E keep it from being counted out. Read the review.

Sony Vaio S Series SVS1511AGXB

The 15-inch Sony Vaio S Series SVS1511AGXB does gaming, Blu-ray, and a lot more, all while keeping the design thin and light. Read the review.

Creative WP-450 headphones

The Creative WP-450 headphones are good Bluetooth wireless headphones, but the step-down WP-350 model is a better deal. Read the review.

Velocity Micro Vector Campus Edition

The Velocity Micro Vector Campus Edition is a great fit for those who need fast, affordable CPU performance and midtower expandability. Read the review.

LG Flatron IPS235V

The LG Flatron IPS235V succeeds by offering performance at a more than reasonable price. It has the connections you'd want, but the design you wouldn't. Read the review.

Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate

The value is high and the drawbacks are few and far between on the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate. Read the review.