Category Archives: REVIEWS

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (16GB)

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 was one of the premier Android tablets when it launched in 2011, with specs that, at the very least, matched top tier Android tablets at the time. Unfortunately, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 feels almost … Continue reading

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Nikon 1 J1 (with 10mm and 10-30mm lenses, White)

Nikon took its time introducing its interchangeable-lens camera system, dubbed the Nikon 1 series, and though I don’t agree with a lot of the choices the company made, it clearly put a lot of thought into the cameras before rushing … Continue reading

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Awesomenauts (Xbox 360)

Multiplayer online battle arena, or MOBA, is a genre of games that are well known for their intimidating learning curve and dense knowledge-base requirements on the PC. They’re about as friendly to novices as an algebra problem is to a … Continue reading

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Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition (Xbox 360)

It’s immediately apparent after digging into Minecraft on the Xbox 360 that the platform is well suited for Mojang’s first-person sandbox-style building adventure. From comfortable controls and the effortlessness of jumping into multiplayer co-op over Xbox Live, to detailed in-game … Continue reading

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MEElectronics A151 Balanced Armature In-Ear Headphones

We’ve reviewed several MEElectronics headphones and generally have been impressed with their value proposition. They tend to deliver good bang for the buck and the company’s A151 balanced-armature in-ear headphone is one of the better sounding earphones in its price … Continue reading

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2012 Honda Civic NG

Driving the natural-gas-fueled version of the 2012 Honda Civic brought me back to my high-school chemistry class. As I thought about how Honda derives a miles-per-gallon figure for this car, I considered the physical states of a liquid versus a … Continue reading

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Nikon Coolpix L810 (Red)

Editors’ note: Much of the design, features, and shooting options are identical between the Nikon Coolpix L810 and the Coolpix L120 we reviewed earlier, so readers of the earlier review may experience some déjà vu when reading the same sections … Continue reading

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LG 55LM6700

Last year one of our most recommended mainstream LED-based LCDs was the LG LW5600 series, which combined very good picture quality with solid features at an attractive price, especially toward the end of the year. As the spiritual successor to … Continue reading

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LG 47LM6700

Last year one of our most recommended mainstream LED-based LCDs was the LG LW5600 series, which combined very good picture quality with solid features at an attractive price, especially toward the end of the year. As the spiritual successor to … Continue reading

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Micron Technology Pop Video

Looking into the future, concept artists often equip their dream iPhones with built-in pico projectors. That feature probably isn’t coming to an iPhone anytime soon, but Micron Technology’s $99 Pop Video pico projector accessory may be the next best thing. … Continue reading

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