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Good: The iPhone 5C is available for $99 or less on contract, and in five bright colors. Compared with the 2012 iPhone 5, it's got more widely compatible global LTE coverage, an upgraded front-facing camera, and slightly better battery life.
Bad: This phone is 2012 tech dressed up in a brighter package for 2013; the four-inch Retina Display feels small compared with most Android phones.
Bottom Line: The iPhone 5C is a great $99 phone that basically replicates the well-reviewed iPhone 5 in a more colorful case. [Read more]

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Good: The iPhone 5S delivers an improved camera, a nifty fingerprint sensor, and a next-gen CPU and motion-tracking chip. Apple throws in the iWork app suite for free. iOS 7 adds some nice step-ups, too, including AirDrop file transfers and the Android-like Control Center.
Bad: External design is identical to that of the iPhone 5, including a 4-inch screen that looks downright tiny next to Android competitors. For now, the fingerprint sensor only works with Apple apps. The 64-bit A7 processor and M7 motion-tracking chip don't have killer apps yet. iOS 7 differences are potentially jarring for longtime iPhone users.
Bottom Line: The iPhone 5S is not a required upgrade, but it's easily the fastest and most advanced Apple smartphone to date. [Read more]

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Good: The Insteon LED Bulb is about as easy as home automation gets -- just screw it in, add it to your network of devices, and start scheduling away. With only 8W of energy usage and a life expectancy of 52,000 hours, this is a power-saving bulb built to last.
Bad: The bulb is only available in one size and one tone, and it isn't quite as bright as we'd like. For smartphone controls, the Insteon app definitely isn't our favorite.
Bottom Line: At just $29.99 per bulb, this automatable light source will fit nicely into existing home automation networks, serving as an appealing alternative to more expensive dimmer modules and smart switches. [Read more]

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Good: The Dell Inspiron 23 all-in-one has a very thin display, optional discrete graphics, an HDMI input, and a screen that folds all the way down like a tabletop PC.
Bad: It's expensive for something from Dell's mainstream Inspiron line and the lie-flat hinge just reminds one how inconvenient it can be to have a tabletop display permanently tethered to a power cord.
Bottom Line: A handful of worthwhile unique features help the Dell Inspiron 23 all-in-one stand out among 23-inch desktops. [Read more]

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Good: The Eton BoostTurbine 4000 charges your dead gadgets quickly and includes a hand crank for extra power.
Bad: The recessed power button is hard to press and the device is large. At $80, the BoostTurbine is expensive compared with its competition.
Bottom Line: The BoostTurbine 4000 is a reliable gadget charger for when you need extra power, but it's too big to slip into a pocket for everyday use. [Read more]