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Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)

This week, a slickly powerful Audi gets an Editors' Choice Award and a 3D printer earns four stars. Also, CNET's editors find good value in Monoprice earphones and a Sharp LCD TV, put compact and megazoom cameras through their paces, and enjoy an app that could teach your kids algebra.

CNET Reviews staff
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2013 Audi S6 Quattro

2013 Audi S6 Quattro

The conservatively styled 2013 Audi S6 Quattro is a high-tech sport sedan that makes few compromises where cabin technology, on-road performance, and optional safety features are concerned. Read the review.

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2 of 14 Richard Peterson/CNET

Afinia H-Series 3D Printer

Afinia H-Series 3D Printer (H479)

No 3D printer is perfect yet, but the Afinia H-Series 3D Printer (H479) is the most approachable model we've reviewed, and we'd recommend it to anyone serious about getting started with 3D printing. Read the review.

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Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

The Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR's features and performance are well beyond those of your average point-and-shoot megazoom, making it a fine choice for enthusiasts and as a family camera. Read the review.

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TackForm C-Fit Multi-Surface

TackForm C-Fit Multi-Surface

The TackForm C-Fit Multi-Surface is a stylish and secure suction cup mount that can hold almost any phone on almost any smooth, solid surface. Read the review.

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Harman Kardon BT

Harman Kardon BT

While their design may not be for everyone, the Harman Kardon BT earphones are among the best-sounding pairs of Bluetooth headphones available. Read the review.

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Sharp LC-60LE650

Sharp LC-60LE650

The Sharp LE650 series sets the big-screen LCD TV value bar high with very good picture quality for the price. Read the review.

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Monoprice Noise Canceling Headphones

Monoprice Noise Cancelling Headphone

The Monoprice Noise Canceling Headphones model is about 70 percent as good as the similar Bose QuietComfort 15 for a little more than a third of the price. Read the review.

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Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100S

The Fujifilm X100S is a great enthusiast compact for manual-focusing fans. Read the review.

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Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM

Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM

Versatile, sturdy, and built with high-quality optics, the Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens offers a good value, although it's not exactly cheap. Read the review.

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Toshiba Qosmio X875

Toshiba Qosmio X875

We have yet to see a truly great gaming laptop built from the ground up with Windows 8 in mind, but the 17-inch Toshiba Qosmio X875 can be configured into a powerful, reasonably priced mainstream gaming machine. Read the review.

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Logitech Keyboard Folio for iPad

Logitech Keyboard Folio for iPad

The simple and functional Logitech Keyboard Folio for iPad offers a keyboard plus iPad protection, but it's too thick for its own good. Read the review.

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DragonBox+ for Android

DragonBox+ for Android

No matter how old you are, DragonBox+ is a great tool for learning how to solve basic algebraic equations, even considering its hefty price tag. Read the review.

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The Room for iOS

The Room for iOS

If you like puzzle games, The Room is a unique and addictive app you should get right away, with great visuals, pitch-perfect sounds, and plenty more to keep you struggling to figure out just how to unravel the mystery. Read the review.

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Google Translate for Android

Google Translate for Android

Google Translate, with its versatile input methods, simple interface, and offline support, is one of the best translation tools out there. Read the review.

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