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Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)

This week our editors were busy reviewing Google Maps, the iPhone 5, iOS 6, and the Editors' Choice Award-winning 2013 Audi S5.

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Google Maps

Google Maps

With its impressive list of features 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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Nitro Pro 8

Nitro Pro 8

Nitro Pro 8 is a feature-packed PDF program with impressive performance and a dead-simple interface. And with its slim price tag, it is a fantastic option, even over the popular Adobe Acrobat. Read the review.

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iPhone 5

iPhone 5

The iPhone 5 completely rebuilds the iPhone on a framework of new features and design, addressing its major previous shortcomings. It's absolutely the best iPhone to date, and it easily secures its place in the top tier of the smartphone universe. Read the review.

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iOS 6

iOS 6

The transition to Apple Maps is rough, but new features and a ton of tiny tweaks make iOS 6 a must-have update. Read the review.

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Sonos Connect:Amp

Sonos Connect:Amp

The Sonos Connect:Amp is an excellent streaming-audio product for sound-quality sticklers who prefer to supply their own speakers. Read the review.

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HP Envy Spectre XT

HP Envy Spectre XT

A high-end laptop at a mainstream price, the HP Envy Spectre XT gets much of the look and feel right, with only a few missteps. Read the review.

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Gigabyte SkyVision WS10

Gigabyte SkyVision WS10

The Gigabyte SkyVision WS10 is an excellent accessory that replaces the need for a long HDMI cable. Read the review.

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Plantronics Voyager Legend

Plantronics Voyager Legend

The $99.99 Plantronics Voyager Legend's big boom microphone isn't for the fashion-conscious, but its superb call audio quality and comfortable fit make it an excellent buy. Read the review.

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Lensbaby Spark

Lensbaby Spark

A fun-to-use lens system at a low price, the Lensbaby Spark is a great add-on for entry-level dSLR users who want to try their hands at special effects sans filters. Read the review.

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Parrot Minikit Neo

Parrot Minikit Neo

The Parrot Minikit Neo combines the great call quality that we've come to expect from Parrot devices with advanced technologies that make it safer to use and easier to live with. Read the review.

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2013 Audi S5

2013 Audi S5

The 2013 Audi S5 demonstrates an excellent array of tech both in the cabin and under the hood, making it one of the most enjoyable all-around driving cars available. Read the review.

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