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Good: The TCL L40FHDF12TA is one of the cheapest 40-inch televisions we've ever seen and delivers a better performance than the price might suggest. Picture processing is one of its strongest points and it's possible to get something that looks impressive at first glance.
Bad: The "pop" you see is a result of highly crushed blacks, which means no shadow detail. The set's poor black levels and inaccurate colors make it difficult to get a decent picture. Calibrating the TV is impossible due to the poor gamma levels and lack of fine control. The set displays some flashlighting in the corners.
Bottom Line: The TCL L40FHDF12TA is a cheap television that provides a usable picture, but that's about it. [Read more]

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Good: The Toyota Yaris LE's six-speaker audio system features HD Radio, MP3 playback, iPod compatibility, and Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming. Excellent visibility and a small footprint make the spacious Yaris a great city car.
Bad: Fuel economy isn't close to the best in class. Issues with Bluetooth audio streaming render the system nearly unusable. USB and auxiliary inputs are poorly placed.
Bottom Line: The 2012 Toyota Yaris is a good car for urban drivers looking for basic, reliable transportation. However, those looking for performance or tech should consider shopping around. [Read more]

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Good: The Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet (8GB) is an affordably priced full-featured tablet with a vibrant 7-inch touch screen, built-in Wi-Fi, 8GB of built-in storage, and a microSD expansion slot. In addition to a full slate of books and magazines, it offers more than a thousand apps through its integrated (and growing) Nook Store and is optimized for Netflix and Hulu Plus video playback. The built-in Web browser works well and offers Flash support.
Bad: There's no access to the full Android Market; no Bluetooth, GPS, or camera; no video rental (or purchase) option; and the 8GB of internal memory may be limiting to some people, but unlike with the Kindle Fire, you do have a memory expansion option.
Bottom Line: The $199 Nook Tablet (8GB) matches up well to the Kindle Fire on specs and price--and has the added advantage of offering an expansion slot for additional memory. [Read more]

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Good: The eye-catching, revolutionary Lytro Light Field Camera creates photos that you can refocus again and again--after you've shot them--opening up new creative possibilities.
Bad: The proprietary Lytro image file format can only be processed and edited with Lytro's so-far Mac-only software, and images must be shared on Lytro's site. Its LCD is poor for such an otherwise high-end device.
Bottom Line: The Lytro Light Field Camera rethinks photography with its unique hardware and fascinating image output. But if you're not a gadget-loving, Mac-owning early adopter, steer clear until Lytro makes improvements. [Read more]

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Good: The eye-catching, revolutionary Lytro Light Field Camera creates photos that you can refocus again and again--after you've shot them--opening up new creative possibilities.
Bad: The proprietary Lytro image file format can only be processed and edited with Lytro's so-far Mac-only software, and images must be shared on Lytro's site. Its LCD is poor for such an otherwise high-end device.
Bottom Line: The Lytro Light Field Camera rethinks photography with its unique hardware and fascinating image output. But if you're not a gadget-loving, Mac-owning early adopter, steer clear until Lytro makes improvements. [Read more]

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Good: The eye-catching, revolutionary Lytro Light Field Camera creates photos that you can refocus again and again--after you've shot them--opening up new creative possibilities.
Bad: The proprietary Lytro image file format can only be processed and edited with Lytro's so-far Mac-only software, and images must be shared on Lytro's site. Its LCD is poor for such an otherwise high-end device.
Bottom Line: The Lytro Light Field Camera rethinks photography with its unique hardware and fascinating image output. But if you're not a gadget-loving, Mac-owning early adopter, steer clear until Lytro makes improvements. [Read more]

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Good: The Dell UltraSharp U2412m has great performance with excellent ergonomic support and a robust and easy-to-navigate OSD with tons of options for customization. It also has five USB ports, and it's currently available for about $350.
Bad: HDMI is missing from the connection options, and performance-wise, it's not quite there compared with high-end, pro-grade IPS panels, especially when it comes to viewing angles.
Bottom Line: With thoughtful design, great performance, and plenty of OSD features, the Dell UltraSharp U2412 fills its value quotient to the brim. [Read more]