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Good: The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder's transmission delivers smooth acceleration and can even handle a 5,000-pound tow load, while its four-wheel-drive system helps it in the slippery stuff. A surround-view camera system makes for damage-free maneuvering.
Bad: The Pathfinder's cabin electronics are dated, with no app integration, and the full suite with navigation is only available in the top trim.
Bottom Line: The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder serves as an all-around good people carrier and family road-trip vehicle, but pushes few boundaries when it comes to tech. [Read more]

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Good: The Acer Aspire R7 offers an inventive and very flexible design at a reasonable price, with a full-HD display.
Bad: Some of the design risks, including a misplaced touch pad and an awkward tablet mode, make the R7 a hassle to use.
Bottom Line: Acer deserves credit for trying new things in the ambitious Aspire R7. If you can get used to the odd touch pad, it's good for sharing your screen with a group, but it may just too far outside the mainstream for wide appeal. [Read more]

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Good: The Lenovo G580 provides good processing performance for the money; it boots quickly; it has a full keyboard with number pad and an optical drive; and its speakers and Webcam perform well.
Bad: The G580 is thick and heavy. Battery life is less than 4 hours. Navigating Windows 8 with the touch pad takes some practice. There was no Bluetooth in the version we reviewed.
Bottom Line: For basics on a budget, the Lenovo G580 gets the job done. Just don't skimp on the configuration. [Read more]