| Sony STR-DN1040  | Editor's Rating: User Rating: Good: The Sony STR-DN1040 is the most feature-packed AV receiver you'll find at this price. There's built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and AirPlay, plus eight HDMI inputs, which is more than any of its competitors. It also sports a truly modern user interface with crisp, high-definition graphics. And the sound quality is fittingly excellent for a premium AV receiver. Bad: It's somewhat expensive and more than what most buyers need. The included remote is cluttered with buttons, sure to put-off non-techies. And Sony's automatic speaker calibration wasn't quite perfect in our listening environment. Bottom Line: The Sony STR-DN1040 is a truly first-class AV receiver, boasting tons of wireless technology and a pretty user interface, at a premium price. [Read more] | Read More »  Linksys PLEK500 Powerline AV2 Gigabit Network Adapter Kit  | Editor's Rating: User Rating: Good: The easy-to-use Linksys PLEK500 power-line kit supports the new HomePlug AV2 power-line standard and offers sustained speeds three times that of a regular Ethernet connection. It's backward compatible with existing power-line adapters. Bad: The Linksys PLEK500 caps at just 500Mbps, well below what HomePlug AV2 has to offer, it's relatively expensive, and it doesn't have a pass-though power socket. Bottom Line: With stellar performance and support for the new HomePlug AV2 standard, the PLEK500 is an easy recommendation. [Read more] | Read More » Canon EOS Rebel SL1 (with 18-55mm STM lens)  | Editor's Rating: User Rating: Good: Sized for small-to-medium hands, the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 delivers the expected photo and video quality in a comfortable and well-executed design. Bad: It's pretty slim on features. Bottom Line: While the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 is a perfectly reasonable entry-level dSLR, you can get the same photo and video quality in a smaller body for the same money (or less) by opting for a mirrorless interchangeable-lens model. [Read more] | Read More » Canon EOS Rebel SL1 (Body Only)  | Editor's Rating: User Rating: Good: Sized for small-to-medium hands, the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 delivers the expected photo and video quality in a comfortable and well-executed design. Bad: It's pretty slim on features. Bottom Line: While the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 is a perfectly reasonable entry-level dSLR, you can get the same photo and video quality in a smaller body for the same money (or less) by opting for a mirrorless interchangeable-lens model. [Read more] | Read More » LG Envoy II (U.S. Cellular)  | Editor's Rating: User Rating: Good: The LG Envoy II has an extremely user-friendly interface and several shortcut buttons to launch frequently used applications. Bad: The Envoy II has a grainy display with a narrow viewing angle, a nonstandard headset jack, and its power/end button is inconveniently located. Bottom Line: With its low-end specs and mediocre camera, the Envoy II isn't worth buying -- especially since the Samsung Chrono 2 comes in at a cheaper contract price. [Read more] | Read More » Vevo (Android)  | Editor's Rating: User Rating: Good: Vevo has an extensive catalog of premium, music-related video content. Creating an account isn't required, but doing so gives you playlists and more. Bad: Videos restart if you leave the app or receive a phone call. No search button or artist info on video page. Bottom Line: For watching music videos, live performances, and other music-related content, Vevo is arguably the best app on the market. [Read more] | Read More » | |
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