Must-have gadgets
Looking for the MacBook Air? It's still one of the best laptops you can currently buy, but we've pulled it from the list because we believe that 2012 Airs with new Intel Ivy Bridge processors will be hitting before summer.
Amazon Kindle 2011 (with Special Offers, Wi-Fi)
Best no-frills e-book reader
If you just want to read books--and you don't need a touch-screen--the $79 Kindle is the best superaffordable and ultraportable reader you can buy.
Price: $79.00 (check prices)
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Apple iPad (2012) 
Best tablet overall
With a host of improvements--faster graphics, 4G wireless options, a better camera, and a gorgeous high-res screen--the latest iPad cements its position at the head of the tablet pack.
Price: $499.00 - $539.99 (check prices)
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Apple iPhone 4S
Best smartphone for media
The iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a giant screen, this phone's smart(ass) voice assistant, Siri, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice for anyone ready to upgrade.
Price: $199.99 - $619.99 (check prices)
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Asus Transformer Pad TF300 (32GB)
Best Android tablet for the money
Though it isn't as thin or as sturdy, the Asus Transformer Pad TF300 delivers Prime levels of performance at a more affordable price.
Price: $384.00 - $419.00 (check prices)
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HP Folio 13
Best Windows ultrabook
When it comes to Windows ultrabooks, the HP Folio 13 is the best of the bunch in terms of performance, price, and ergonomics, provided you can live with a less-than-razor-thin design. This laptop is targeted at small businesses but it's really for anyone who wants a reliable ultrabook that isn't a MacBook Air.
Price: $1,349.00 (check prices)
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Klipsch Image S4
Best in-ear headphones for under $100
The Klipsch Image S4 earphones offer up sound quality on par with and better than sets that cost many times as much; they are a spectacular choice for anyone looking for new earbuds. Also available in headset versions for iPhone and Android. (Check out CNET's list of best headphones for under $100 for more choices.)
Price: $64.50 - $79.99 (check prices)
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Logitech Harmony 650
Best universal remote for under $70
Sick of all those remotes on your coffee table? The PC- and Mac-programmable Harmony 650 will replace five of them, and bring sanity to your living room.
Price: $58.82 - $83.99 (check prices)
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Logitech Wireless Boombox
Best wireless speaker under $150
Logitech wins again with the Wireless Boombox, delivering a Bluetooth speaker that sounds great, has a rechargeable battery, and won't empty your wallet. But if you're looking for smaller or cheaper models, consult our list of best portable Bluetooth speakers for less than $100.
Price: $115.06 - $177.98 (check prices)
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Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Verizon Wireless)
Longest-lasting smartphone
The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx proves that a powerful Android superphone can remain thin yet still promise marathon-worthy battery life. If you can live without Ice Cream Sandwich and have big hands, the Maxx is extremely compelling.
Price: $99.99 - $299.99 (check prices)
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Panasonic TC-ST50 Series
Best 2012 TV (so far)
With flagship-level picture quality for a midlevel price, the Panasonic ST50 series sets the value standard among videophile-grade TVs.
Price: $1,379.00 - $1,849.98 (check prices)
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Roku LT
Best media streaming box
The Roku LT is a killer streaming-media box, offering tons of streaming video content, including favorites like Netflix, Amazon Instant, Hulu Plus, and Pandora, for just $50. (Note: The LT is so popular it's often sold out; consider instead the nearly identical Roku HD for just $10 more.)
Price: $74.99 (check prices)
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HTC One X (AT&T;)
Best Android phone you can buy right now
Quad-core processing isn't everything, and AT&T;'s new $199.99 HTC One X proves it. This advanced Android has style, speed, blazing 4G, and power galore.
Price: $169.99 - $550.00 (check prices)
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Sonos Play:3
Best wireless audio system
The Sonos Play:3 can stream nearly every online radio station and music service--Spotify, Rhapsody, Slacker, Mog, Pandora, and the like--as well as your PC-based music collection. And it's all controlled by a free remote app on your tablet or smartphone.
Price: $269.00 - $299.99 (check prices)
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Best consumer compact camera
Feature junkies in search of a compact megazoom should get the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V.
Price: $348.00 - $379.00 (check prices)
4 stars Read full review
