| Bose AE2w Bluetooth headphones  | Editor's Rating: User Rating: Good: The Bose AE2w Bluetooth headphones offer very good sound for Bluetooth, and they're arguably the most comfortable over-the-ear Bluetooth model. The control module is also well designed, with well-placed buttons that can be operated easily by feel alone. Bad: Pretty pricey; protruding Bluetooth module looks a little strange; volume may not be loud enough for some people, depending on device used and type of file played. Bottom Line: Despite a few question marks and a high price, the AE2w headphones are a very good-sounding Bluetooth pair that's lightweight and very comfortable to wear. [Read more] | Read More »  Grace Digital Ecoxgear Ecorox (red)  | Editor's Rating: User Rating: Good: The Grace Digital Ecoxgear Ecorox mini Bluetooth speaker is very compact and fully waterproof, and has built-in speakerphone capabilities. It also offers good battery life. Bad: Bit pricey for how it sounds; tends to distort at higher volumes with bass-heavy material; vibrates at higher volumes and will move around on smooth surfaces. Bottom Line: The Ecorox is a decent-enough little speaker that has the added benefit of being waterproof, making it a good choice for use in the shower. But it could sound better for its price. [Read more] | Read More » Grace Digital Ecoxgear Ecorox (black)  | Editor's Rating: User Rating: Good: The Grace Digital Ecoxgear Ecorox mini Bluetooth speaker is very compact and fully waterproof, and has built-in speakerphone capabilities. It also offers good battery life. Bad: Bit pricey for how it sounds; tends to distort at higher volumes with bass-heavy material; vibrates at higher volumes and will move around on smooth surfaces. Bottom Line: The Ecorox is a decent-enough little speaker that has the added benefit of being waterproof, making it a good choice for use in the shower. But it could sound better for its price. [Read more] | Read More » Grace Digital Ecoxgear Ecorox (orange)  | Editor's Rating: User Rating: Good: The Grace Digital Ecoxgear Ecorox mini Bluetooth speaker is very compact and fully waterproof, and has built-in speakerphone capabilities. It also offers good battery life. Bad: Bit pricey for how it sounds; tends to distort at higher volumes with bass-heavy material; vibrates at higher volumes and will move around on smooth surfaces. Bottom Line: The Ecorox is a decent-enough little speaker that has the added benefit of being waterproof, making it a good choice for use in the shower. But it could sound better for its price. [Read more] | Read More » Hulu Plus (Android)  | Editor's Rating: User Rating: Good: The Hulu Plus mobile app offers a feature-rich experience comparable to that of the full Web site. Picture and sound quality are impressive, and controls are smooth. Bad: Settings and account options open up on a mobile Web page that loads slowly and sometimes doesn't work at all. There's no way to change default video quality in the app. Bottom Line: It's not perfect, but the Hulu Plus app offers great sound and video quality, which make it a must-download for any paying subscriber. [Read more] | Read More » Marantz NR1403  | Editor's Rating: User Rating: Good: The Marantz NR1403's is significantly thinner than most AV receivers. It packs six HDMI inputs, which is the most you'll find at this price level. And despite the compact design, its sound quality is comparable to the best we've heard this year. Bad: There's no built-in Wi-Fi or Ethernet, so features like smartphone control and integrated streaming are missing. There's also no built-in Bluetooth, so you'll need a separate device for wireless audio streaming. Bottom Line: The Marantz NR1403 is a slim, handsome AV receiver with excellent sound and plenty of HDMI connectivity, although it lacks built-in networking. [Read more] | Read More » Vizio M551d-A2R  | Editor's Rating: User Rating: Good: The Vizio M-series is an excellent value with great design and a snappy picture; it has excellent shadow detail, fairly deep black levels, and excellent processing; and its smart TV access has been improved. Bad: It doesn't have as deep a black level as a plasma; the TV suffers from a slight red push; it has a reflective screen; Yahoo apps aren't very slick; and the remote sensor isn't very responsive. Bottom Line: The Vizio M-series offers a potent combination of excellent design, decent picture quality, and a pocket-friendly price. [Read more] | Read More » Vizio M501d-A2R  | Editor's Rating: User Rating: Good: The Vizio M-series is an excellent value with great design and a snappy picture; it has excellent shadow detail, fairly deep black levels, and excellent processing; and its smart TV access has been improved. Bad: It doesn't have as deep a black level as a plasma; the TV suffers from a slight red push; it has a reflective screen; Yahoo apps aren't very slick; and the remote sensor isn't very responsive. Bottom Line: The Vizio M-series offers a potent combination of excellent design, decent picture quality, and a pocket-friendly price. [Read more] | Read More » | |
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