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Good: The driver assistance features in the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Bluetec contribute to safe and stress-free driving. The stereo offers as many audio sources as you could ask for, and the ride quality is extremely comfortable.
Bad: The ML350 Bluetec feels wobbly in anything approaching a sharp turn. There is no descent control or differential locking to augment the all-wheel-drive system.
Bottom Line: The higher cost of diesel might make the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Bluetec's superior fuel economy a wash when compared with a gasoline version, but this truck's luxury features make it a very comfortable road tripper. [Read more]

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Good: The Asus G74SX packs gamer-friendly components into an understated case, and includes a large 160GB SSD and plenty of RAM.
Bad: It's very expensive, while some parts still feel cheap, and higher-end boutique laptops beat it on performance.
Bottom Line: Asus has built a very nice sideline over the years with its gaming laptops, including the G74SX, which is a strong, if expensive, quad-core rig that works fine, but looks like it should cost less. [Read more]

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Good: The Kyocera DuraCore is Sprint's second push-to-talk handset on its Direct Connect network. It's certified to military standards for dust, shock, and vibration.
Bad: The DuraCore is simpler than the DuraMax by design, but that doesn't mean we don't miss the camera and expandable memory. Also, it isn't specified for submersion.
Bottom Line: Up to military specifications, the durable Kyocera DuraCore runs on Sprint's fast Direct Connect push-to-talk network, but those who prefer a camera and a phone they can dunk in water will want the DuraMax. [Read more]