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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
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Nokia Lumia 2520 review

We review the Lumia 2520, Nokia’s first and likely last Windows RT tablet. Find out how it stacks up against other tablets and the Surface 2.
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Nokia Lumia Icon review

We review the Lumia Icon, the first Windows Phone that can stand toe-to-toe with any Android phone when it comes to hardware.
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Pebble Steel review

We review the Pebble Steel, an upgraded version of the Kickstarter project that launched the smartwatch movement. But is a steel frame worth a $100 premium?
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LG G Pro 2 review

We review the G Pro 2, a solid new phablet from LG, but is it as good as the Galaxy Note 3 or LG’s own G Flex?
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Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Review

We review the ThinkPad 8, Lenovo’s latest tablet and it’s first Windows 8 device in the 8-inch size range. Can it compete with iPad and Android? Find out here.
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HTC One M8 Review

We review the new One M8, HTC's flagship phone for 2014. Find out how it stacks up with the new Galaxy S5 and Xperia Z2. Do you want the new One?
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Samsung Galaxy S5 review

We review the Galaxy S5, Samsung’s latest flagship phone, and one of our new favorite devices.
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Motorola Moto E review

We review the Moto E, Motorola’s latest attempt to create a super-affordable phone. Find out how it stacks up inside.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 3 review

We review Microsoft’s newest PC and tablet hybrid and bring you a detailed review laying out eight major positives and eight major negatives of combining these two popular devices.
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Asus PadFone X review

We review the PadFone X, Asus’s first phone in the United States, and AT&T’s first gamble on a phone that can also become a tablet.
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Entwined review

We review Entwined, a new PlayStation downloadable game that challenges you to play as a fish and bird who are in love.
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Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet review

We review Xperia Z2 Tablet, Sony’s newest Android tablet. How does it stakc up to the competition, and to the iPad Air? Find out here.
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Amazon Fire Phone review

We’ve tried out the Fire Phone, Amazon’s first foray into Android phones. We’re still torn, but here are some of our early impressions.
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OnePlus One review

We review the OnePlus One. It’s the biggest bargain in tech, if you can live with its many problems.
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Motorola Moto 360 review

We review the Moto 360, the first round Android smartwatch and a real game-changer for design.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review

We review Samsung’s latest phablet, the Galaxy Note 4. Can it stand up to the new iPhone 6 Plus? Find out in our full breakdown.
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Apple iPad Air 2 review

We review Apple’s latest iPad, the Air 2. Find out how it stacks up against the iPad Air -- and whether it can take on Android’s best.