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Good: The environmentally friendly Eco-made Eco-amp has a novel design and is easy to assemble.
Bad: The Eco-amp is fragile, and while it does noticeably amplify sound, don't expect a huge difference.
Bottom Line: Though it has a great design and comes in a bunch of fun colors, feel free to skip the Eco-amp if you want big sound and something durable. [Read more]

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Good: The Western Digital My Net AC1300 HD dual-band router offers 802.11ac support with overall decent performance. It also comes with useful entertainment and security features for home users.
Bad: The My Net AC1300 HD doesn't offer any unique features of its own or anything to make it worth the wait compared with its peers. Its performance and range could also use some improvement.
Bottom Line: The Western Digital My Net AC13900 HD is a good router but not good enough for it to stand out among the crowd of a handful 802.11ac networking devices on the market. [Read more]

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Good: The 14-inch Acer Aspire M5 481PT has a solid metal body, strong battery life, good performance, a DVD drive, and a touch screen, all for a manageable price.
Bad: The screen quality isn't stellar, the touch pad doesn't always handle well, and unlike previous versions, it doesn't offer dedicated graphics.
Bottom Line: Considering the total package of features and price, the Acer Aspire M5 feels like a safe bet if you want an all-encompassing Windows 8 laptop with touch that won't cost a fortune. [Read more]

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Good: Afterglow for iOS lets you make subtle tweaks to your images and add faux film effects for a unique retro look. While made primarily for Instagram, you have options for opening images in other apps and sharing to other social sites.
Bad: While the effects are intended to be subtle, if the app offers effect sliders, it seems like it should allow for more dramatic changes. You can export to other apps, but it seems like an unnecessary step.
Bottom Line: Afterglow isn't for drastic effects and filters, but if you want to simply improve the look of an image and add afterglow effects, the intuitive controls make this app a great download. [Read more]

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Good: Outlook.com for Android has most of the basics down, plus it supports multiple accounts and offers an extra level of password protection.
Bad: The app's depressing interface is a huge departure from the Outlook.com Web site's bright and modern look. Search button only works for contacts.
Bottom Line: Outlook.com for Android is serviceable, but overall, a disappointment, as it has both functional and aesthetic problems that need fixing. [Read more]