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This week on gdgt: Galaxy S 4 Active, Blade 3rd-gen, and smartphone usage habits

Each week, our friends at gdgt go through the latest gadgets and score them to help you decide which ones to buy. Here are some of their most recent picks. Want more? Visit gdgt anytime to catch up on the latest, and subscribe to gdgt's newsletter to get a weekly roundup in your inbox.

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This week on gdgt Galaxy S 4 Active, Blade 3rdgen, and smartphone usage habits

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active

Samsung took their popular S4, made it tougher, and managed to retain almost everything that made the S4 so successful. Despite being toughened up to take some spills and dunks in water, the S4 Active still has a comfortable design, great screen, and good camera. If you liked everything about the S4 but needed it to be a little more rugged, then you'll be happy to know the S4 Active fits the bill.
Buy from $199
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This week on gdgt Galaxy S 4 Active, Blade 3rdgen, and smartphone usage habits

Which cloud storage service is right for you?

Trying to figure out which cloud service is the right fit for your data? In this week's featured gdgt Central post, we compare seven of the most popular cloud storage services to see which one gives you the most bang for your buck.

This week on gdgt Galaxy S 4 Active, Blade 3rdgen, and smartphone usage habits

Razer Blade 3rd-gen

As the saying goes, third time's the charm, and for Razer this is definitely the case with the newest iteration of their Blade gaming laptop. It's small and powerful, but where the Blade really sets itself apart from other gaming laptops is in its battery life by using Intel's new Haswell line of chips.
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This week on gdgt Galaxy S 4 Active, Blade 3rdgen, and smartphone usage habits

Where do you use your smartphone?

In this week's featured discussion, we talk about a new study done on smartphone usage, and ask where you find yourself using your smartphone the most. What is the most inappropriate place you've used one?

This week on gdgt Galaxy S 4 Active, Blade 3rdgen, and smartphone usage habits

Sony HT-CT260

With a sharp, modern design, but only mediocre sound, the HT-CT260 is a fine choice if you're focused on form over function, but better sounding speakers can be had for fewer dollars.
Buy from $298
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