Microsoft's new tablet has a lot going for it, including its ability to run Microsoft Office, and connect to thousands of USB peripherals like printers and mice. But the Windows RT operating system needs some work -- and a lot more apps -- to be a viable option for most people.
The new Note is very big. It's tough to use with just one hand, and you may feel a little silly holding it up to your ear. However, Samsung has done a great job minimizing its heft, and it's easier to hold than you'd expect. Plus, it has a bright, sharp 5.5-inch display that's great for movies, games, and taking notes with Samsung's S Pen stylus.
The RAZR HD has the series' signature Kevlar back and a high-resolution 4.7-inch display. While it's a good phone, its $199 on-contract Verizon Wireless price pits it directly against better options, including Apple's iPhone 5, and Samsung's Galaxy S III, both of which are gdgt Must-haves.
The 5th-generation iPod touch comes in six colors, shares the iPhone 5's 4-inch Retina display, and includes a 5-megapixel, panorama-capable camera, Siri, Apple's new EarPod headphones, and iOS 6. It's astoundingly thin, light, and fast, and even does a great job at playing music.
This tiny device won't tell you how well you've slept, and can't track your performance on a Stairmaster. But if you just need a tool that will count your steps and calories burned, and can sync wirelessly with Fitbit's website and smartphone apps, the Zip is a good choice at a great price.
With a fast f/1.4 lens, Wi-Fi, an articulating LCD, and more, the EX2F may be a serious competitor for Panasonic's DMC-LX7, Canon's PowerShot S110, and Sony's Cyber-shot RX100.
After months (years?) of speculation and weeks of rumors, it's finally been confirmed: Apple is making a super thin 7.9-inch tablet! Will the iPad mini beat out Android tablets like the Nexus 7 to become gdgt's first Must-have sub-10-inch tablet? Check back on release day to find out!
The 890L works in over 200 countries, can connect up to 10 devices simultaneously, and is just $19.99 with a two-year contract. Just be prepared to pay at least $50 a month if you're not adding it to an existing shared data plan.
The LX7 stakes out a middle ground between Canon's PowerShot S100 and Sony's CyberShot RX100. And with a good movie mode, very fast autofocus performance, and one of the best lenses available in a compact camera, it may be a contender.
If you've been waiting for a pro-level Nikon at a consumer-friendly price, you'll find the D600 hard to beat (though it's still more expensive than most mainstream DSLRs). But it'll soon face competition from Canon's EOS 6D, due out later this year.
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The iPhone 5 is exactingly, thoughtfully designed. It's by a wide margin the best iPhone ever built, and one of the best smartphones ever made.
The Galaxy S III takes everything that worked in Samsung’s earlier Galaxy smartphones, and brings it up to current, high-end standards.
Apple's updated MacBook Air is faster, costs less, and is still the best laptop for just about everybody. Accept no substitutes.
The MacBook Pro with Retina display is Apple's best laptop yet, and has the best display available on any computer, anywhere.
This is the tablet you've been waiting for. And once you look at that Retina Display, you'll never go back.
It's $100 cheaper than it used to be. Just don't look at the screen on the new model.
Leather padding. A rich, "neutral" sound. And a mic, just in case you need to talk, rather than just listening.
Get these if you want to upgrade your media player's earbuds without paying as much as you did for the player.
Great pictures from a camera that will fit in your pocket, and your budget.
A stylish and functional router that can serve all of your home networking needs.
The least expensive way to get an 802.11n router running the rock-solid DD-WRT firmware. Geeks need only apply.
This super fast 4G mobile hotspot connects up to 10 devices from just about anywhere -- even internationally.
A space-saving 55-inch 3D TV that will also give you great 2D if you hate 3D glasses.
Great plasma performance at a price that won't require a transfusion.
Nothing's even come close to the iPod touch, and this 16GB model is a great deal.
The latest Fitbit adds only minor improvements, but it's still our favorite fitness device around.
Simply the fastest, easiest way to monitor your body's weight-related health stats. Who needs a New Year's resolution?
The best e-ink e-book reader out today, and the product we recommend above the competition.
It's less than a hundred bucks, has a great display, and can run for a month on a single charge. It's got ads, though.
Apple's little set-top box hits the big time with full-HD video.
Easy, cheap, and plays all kinds of content from the internet. What's not to like?
