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Apple iPhone 5 Review

Apple’s iPhone 5 brings its screen size up to par with Android competitors while simultaneously getting lighter, faster and sleeker.
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 Review

Amazon’s new Kindle Fire HD has a great price, but doesn’t fix many of the original Fire’s problems.

Motorola Droid Razr M Review

Motorola’s Droid Razr M is one of the best petite handsets on the market.
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Review

Amazon pushes the e-reader to a new level with a gorgeous new front-lit screen and updated touch interface.
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Sony Reader PRS-T2 Review

The Sony Reader’s lack of a light-up screen leaves it behind many competitors, but its light weight and sharp design still leave an impression.

ASUS Vivo Tab RT Review

The Asus Vivo Tab is one of the first devices to come out running Windows RT, the tablet version of Windows 8, but is it worth the $600 price tag?
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Microsoft Surface with Windows RT Review

Microsoft builds a tablet so pleasant to use that, at times, we forgot about the current limitations of Windows RT. But is it worth the high asking price?
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HTC Windows Phone 8X Review

The HTC Windows Phone 8X might just be the first good reason to own a Windows Phone in some time. How does it stack up? Read on.
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LG Optimus G Review

We review the Optimus G, LG’s boldest attempt yet to gain attention as a leader in the smartphone space, but can the company’s latest flagship phone match the growing competition?

Apple iPad Mini Review

We examine the iPad mini, Apple’s first attempt at creating a smaller iPad to compete with the likes of the Kindle Fire and Nexus 7. Does it have the chops to justify its higher price, though?
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HTC Droid DNA Review

The Droid DNA is the first smartphone with a 1080p screen, but do its extra pixels come with a price? Read our full review.
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Google Nexus 10 Review

The Nexus 10 is Google’s attempt to refine and fix the 10.1-inch Android tablet, but is it worth the $400 price tag?
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HTC One X+ Review

HTC doubles down on its One X to give it another shot at life. Read our full review of the HTC One X+.

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 Review

Lenovo’s back with its second iteration of its ThinkPad tablet. Ditching Android for Windows 8, is this tablet able to contend with Microsoft’s Surface Pro, Apple’s iPad, or Google’s Nexus 10?

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Review

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Review | Samsung's eight-inch Android tablet reclaims the category it helped define from Apple's reigning iPad mini.

Nokia Lumia 928 Review

Nokia gives Verizon the best Windows Phone it's got, but does the Lumia 928 have what it takes to compete with the horde of Android and iOS phones?

Sony Xperia Tablet Z Review

Sony has had a rough go in the tablet market so far, but hopes to turn its fortunes around with the Xperia Tablet Z, one of the thinnest and lightest tablets we’ve ever used.

Smart Devices SmartQ U7 Review

We review the SmartDevice SmartQ U7, the first tablet we’ve ever used with a built-in projector. But can a projector make up for a steep price tag?

Sony Xperia Z Review

We review the Xperia Z, Sony's latest attempt at crafting a popular flagship phone and it's first partnership with T-Mobile. Will a fancy design and waterproof case win us over?
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Review

We review the Galaxy S4 Active, Samsung’s new waterproof version of its flagship phone, exclusive to AT&T users. Does it have what it takes to compete?
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Nokia Lumia 1020 review

We review Nokia’s new Lumia 1020, the first mainstream smartphone with a 41-megapixel rear camera. But how does it stack up to competitors on AT&T?
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Google Nexus 7 (2013) review

We review Google’s new Nexus 7, it’s second foray into the 7-inch tablet market. Find out how the new tablet stacks up against Apple’s iPad Mini.
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Motorola Moto X review

: We review the Moto X, Motorola’s big step into the spotlight. Can it live up to all of our Google phone dreams? Read on to find out.
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Nokia Lumia 925 review

We review the Lumia 925, Nokia’s fourth flagship Windows Phone to come out this year. Does it have what it takes to spring WP8 to the next level?
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LG G2 review

We review the G2, LG’s big flagship phone for 2013. How does it compete with the Galaxy S4 and other high-end phones? Here’s a clue: It does VERY well.
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LG G Pad 8.3 review

We review LG’s first tablet in a couple years. Does the LG G Pad 8.3 have what it takes to compete with Apple’s iPad Mini and Google’s Nexus 7?
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Microsoft Surface 2 review

We review the Microsoft Surface 2, one of the only new Windows RT 8.1 tablets that will hit shelves this year. Is it worth the $450 asking price? Find out here.
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Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 review

Lenovo tries hard to make a hit tablet with the Yoga Tablet, but misses the mark when it comes to software.
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Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 review

Lenovo tries hard to make a hit tablet with the Yoga Tablet, but misses the mark when it comes to software.
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Apple iPad Mini 2 review

The new iPad Mini is here and we’ve got a full review. Whether you’re considering an upgrade or choosing a tablet for the holidays, this review will guide you on Apple’s new iPad.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom review

We review the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, which we have high hopes for. Is it better than the sum of its parts, or disappointing as a phone and camera?
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LG G Flex Review

We review the G Flex, LG’s first attempt at a big, curved Android phone. Can it match up to rivals like Samsung? Let’s find out.
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Nokia Lumia 1520 review

We review the Lumia 1520, Nokia’s last, and possibly best Windows Phone, and the first phablet for the platform
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Qualcomm Toq review

We review Qualcomm’s first smartwatch, the TOQ, which takes on the Galaxy Gear, Pebble, and Sony Smartwatch 2