Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Fast and powerful
- Great modular accessories
Cons
- Expensive
- Poor battery life
- Console experience falls flat
Bottom Line
Modular accessories and a dedicated GPU make the Razer Edge an intriguing PC gaming tablet, but weak battery life and usability hiccups leave us inclined to wait for a second-gen model.
Pros
- Intuitive tactile controls
- Excellent build quality
- Suits all skill levels
Cons
- More audio controls needed
- Less affordable than other solutions
Bottom Line
A great debut controller from Ableton that makes efficient use of a modest footprint. More controls for audio would be nice, but there's definitely something for all levels of users.
Pros
- Durable design
- Shockingly loud
Cons
- Low-resolution screen
- Only 1GB of usable built-in memory
- Screen washes out in direct sunlight
Bottom Line
The Torque isn't a flawless device, but it's loud and durable enough for field workers who plan on using their phone in the great outdoors.
Pros
- Simple set up
- Great, room-filling sound for a soundbar
- Top-notch build quality
Cons
- Expensive
- Mobile app needs a better UI
Bottom Line
Sonos' Playbar makes an excellent addition to your living room, but only well-heeled music lovers can afford one.
Pros
- Long battery life
- Bright IPS display
- Lots of business-friendly security features, accessories
- Useful productivity dock with plenty of ports
Cons
- Some design quirks
- Expensive with peripherals
- No portable keyboard
Bottom Line
The Dell Latitude 10 is a solid Windows 8 tablet with stellar battery life, but it quickly becomes expensive -- and bulky -- when you add on the corporate-friendly peripherals.
Pros
- Fast and simple hardware setup
- Great performance for common tasks
- Small size, VESA-mountable
- Barely audible fan noise
Cons
- No native USB 3.0
- Pricey once you factor in all the components
Bottom Line
The NUC's small size, reasonable price and solid performance make it an ideal PC for tinkerers on a budget. Just be prepared to roll up your sleeves in setting it up.
Pros
- Insane levels of real-time audio control
- Impressive audio quality
- Relatively portable
Cons
- Frustrating learning curve
- Advance Sound Editor not yet available on OS X
- The headset itself isn't our favorite
Bottom Line
Turtle Beach's XP Seven headset system lives up to its MLG endorsement, but its Audio Control Unit outshines the headphones themselves.
Pros
- Gorgeous design
- Camera does very well in low light
- Powerful quad-core Snapdragon 600 chip
- Stunning 4.7-inch, 1080p display
- Clever features like Zoe Share and Highlight Reel
Cons
- A few aspects of the Sense 5 UI feel like a step backward
Bottom Line
HTC's latest flagship is the company's best effort to date. Its beautiful design, great display and solid performance have convinced us that the One is among the finest phones you can buy.
Pros
- An affordable way to get TiVo on a second screen
- Faster UI than on a TiVo Premiere
- MoCA built-in for a reliable and accessible network connection
Cons
- Requires a four-tuner TiVo to set up
- Assigning a tuner for live TV means one less for recording
- No Netflix, Amazon or the ability to manage recordings
Bottom Line
The TiVo Mini is a great way to affordably extend the TiVo experience, but we'll have to wait for some updates to complete the experience.
Pros
- Incredibly zippy processor
- 1080p display is gorgeous
- Solid build quality and design
- Good battery life, comes with a spare
Cons
- Some may lament lack of stylus
- Limited UMTS and LTE frequencies
Bottom Line
With a beautiful display, super-fast processor and other top-of-the-line features, the Optimus G Pro is a rock-solid Note II competitor sans the stylus.
Pros
- Beautiful, high-res display
- Incredible build quality
- Great keyboard and trackpad
Cons
- Limited OS functionality
- Poor battery life
- High cost
Bottom Line
Google's Pixel is far and away the nicest Chromebook on the market and rivals the best for build quality, but it's far too expensive for a machine with such limited functionality.
Pros
- Pleasing design
- Lots of built-in storage for the price
- Good camera
- Optional keyboard is easy to pack, comfortable to type on
Cons
- Middling battery life
- Optional cover isn't always sturdy when folded up as a stand
Bottom Line
For people who want a relatively inexpensive device running full Windows 8, the VivoTab Smart offers far and away the best value.
Pros
- Strong performance
- Pen support with S Pen apps
- Comfortable keyboard
- Crisp 1080p display
Cons
- Unsophisticated design
- Middling battery life
Bottom Line
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro is a promising Windows 8 hybrid thanks to strong performance and a comfortable keyboard dock, but we wish it had better battery life.
Pros
- The most beautiful Sony phone yet
- Water resistance on a flagship device
- Strong performance
Cons
- Disappointing battery life
- Poor viewing angles
Bottom Line
The Xperia Z proves that Sony has what it takes to make a compelling phone in an increasingly competitive market, but issues like battery life need to be confronted, even at the expense of the design.
Pros
- Exceptional build quality
- Robust mounting kit
Cons
- Expensive
- Limits usability of iPhone
- Muffled audio
Bottom Line
The Outride is an interesting concept that proves remarkably compromised in real-world use.