Top-rated reviews of the week (pictures)
This week, our editors reviewed a laptop messenger bag that recharges your gadgets, a solid Windows 8 convertible laptop, and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200, a megazoom camera that was impressive enough to earn CNET's Editors' Choice Award.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
If you're searching for a long-zoom camera that falls in between a point-and-shoot and digital SLR experiences, look no further than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. Read the review.
Timbuk2 Power Commute Laptop Messenger
Timbuk2 Power Commute Laptop Messenger
If you're looking for stylish bag with a plethora of pockets that can also recharge your devices on the go, the Timbuk2 Power Commute Laptop Messenger is exactly what you want. Read the review.
OCZ Vector series solid-state drive
OCZ Vector series SSD
The OCZ Vector series SSD would make a great investment for those moving on from using a hard drive as the main drive of their system. Read the review.
True Skate for iOS
True Skate for iOS
If you like skateboarding, True Skate for iOS has excellent controls and beautiful 3D graphics, and it offers hours of entertainment as you try to land the perfect trick. Read the review.
Lenovo ThinkPad Twist
Lenovo ThinkPad Twist
Slightly less conservative-feeling than the average ThinkPad, the well-made Lenovo ThinkPad Twist offers one of the better tablet modes from the first wave of Windows 8 convertibles. Read the review.
Photo Grid for Android
Photo Grid for Android
Even though it's missing a couple of nifty customization tools, Photo Grid for Android's simple interface and outstanding menu of predesigned grids make it the best collage app on the market. Read the review.
Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810
Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810
The Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 is a luxury item that lives up to its price with a raft of well-executed features. Read the review.
Advanced Mobile Care for Android
Advanced Mobile Care for Android
It may not spell out its methods in a Help section, but Advanced Mobile Care for Android is effective at scanning and optimizing your Android system. Read the review.
Epson WorkForce WF-2540
Epson WorkForce WF-2540
Cloud access, Wi-Fi connectivity, and an external USB port in addition to the company's mobile printing app make the Epson WorkForce WF-2540 a good fit for smaller work-groups and start-ups with moderate printing needs. Read the review.
Gmail for iOS
Gmail for iOS
If you prefer the Gmail experience when reading e-mail, Gmail for iOS is a solid option with multiple account support, a better interface, and more features that bring the app closer to the Web-based client. Read the review.
Bing Translator for Windows Phone 8
Bing Translator for Windows Phone 8
Bing Translator for Windows Phone 8 may have a slicker design and more jaw-dropping features, including offline support and augmented reality, but we can't ignore the fact that Google's product supports over 20 more languages. Read the review.
HTC One X+
HTC One X+
Although it does have some flaws, the $199.99 HTC One X+ is currently the best Android buy on AT&T. Read the review.
Apple iPod Classic
Apple iPod Classic
The Apple iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. None can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and intuitive user interface. Read the review.