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Good: The LG Optimus 4X HD's quad-core processor makes it incredibly zippy, it runs on Android 4.0, and it has NFC capabilities and a stunning HD-IPS LCD display.
Bad: The 4X HD can be unwieldy for small hands, the quality of its output speaker is less than stellar, and its UI isn't as elegant as the original ICS.
Bottom Line: With its lightning-quick CPU, newest Android version, great touch screen, and NFC chip, the LG Optimus 4X HD is firing on all cylinders. [Read more]

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Good: The 2012 Chevrolet Volt features an extremely flexible power train, offering the best of electric efficiency and gasoline-powered range. Power delivery is smooth and effortless. A good array of standard cabin tech options and great-sounding premium audio are available.
Bad: The Volt's instrument cluster and dashboard are a cluttered mess. The brakes don't inspire confidence. The navigation system lacks advanced features.
Bottom Line: Mileage has never varied more than it will between two 2012 Chevrolet Volt owners, but with regular charging, this part-time EV is capable of fantastic efficiency -- just don't look too hard at its dashboard. [Read more]

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Good: The Nokia 808 PureView is an excellent camera that's comparable with compact point-and-shoots. It also has a sturdy build and a display that's readable under direct sunlight.
Bad: The 808 PureView's Symbian OS still lags behind the competition. The handset is heavy and bulky, with a small, low-resolution display.
Bottom Line: Its small display and and Symbian OS are pitfalls, but as a camera phone, the Nokia 808 PureView easily beats all current handsets on the market. [Read more]

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Good: The Focal Spirit One combines sleek styling and vivid sound quality in a relatively small circumaural, over-the-ear headphone design.
Bad: Comfort is good, but not great.
Bottom Line: Focal may be new to the headphone market, but its Spirit One is an auspicious debut with the look, feel, and sound of a winner. [Read more]

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Good: The RIM BlackBerry Music Gateway offers a simple and affordable way to push smartphone audio to older home entertainment products. Setting up the device is a snap and even easier with an NFC-enabled BlackBerry. It's also compatible with other Bluetooth phones and tablets.
Bad: Streaming video to the Music Gateway is not an option. NFC compatibility with non-RIM handsets isn't guaranteed.
Bottom Line: RIM's BlackBerry Music Gateway makes it dead simple to enjoy smartphone audio in the living room. [Read more]

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Good: The lightweight design and extra-comfy earpads of the Shure SRH1840 Professional Open Back Headphones ensure high comfort over long listening sessions. These ruggedly built headphones also come with an extra set of detachable cables and replacement earpads.
Bad: These are expensive, stay-at-home or studio headphones.
Bottom Line: One of Shure's first open-back designs, the SRH1840 headphones are comfortable and light, and the sound will surely thrill demanding audiophiles. [Read more]

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Good: The Western Digital My Net N900 HD dual-band router offers a fresh approach to wireless routers with seven Gigabit LAN ports and an effective FastTrack Plus QoS feature. The router's 5Ghz band and its storage feature also performed very well.
Bad: The My Net N900's 2.4Ghz band could use improvement. The router doesn't support 802.11ac, nor does it have an easy way for users to access its connected USB external drive over the Internet.
Bottom Line: The Western Digital My Net N900 HD is a whole new kind of Wireless-N router. At release, the router is a decent investment for home users but will need better firmware to work at its full potential. [Read more]