Hisense

Hisense Sero 7 Pro

$150

Pros

  • Nice design for the price
  • Inexpensive
  • Decent display

Cons

  • Doesn't play nice with all headphones
  • Unclear when or if a software update is coming

Bottom Line

Hisense's first Android tablet almost pulls even with the competition, thanks to a stellar display and decent specs, but it's not without flaws.

Leap Motion

Leap Motion controller

$80

Pros

  • Fine-tuned motion control for up to 10 fingers at once
  • Simple, space-efficient hardware
  • Well-designed app portal

Cons

  • Limited selection of useful apps
  • Not yet a valid alternative to a mouse or touchscreen
  • A wireless connection would be nice

Bottom Line

The Leap Motion controller is well-constructed and relatively inexpensive. However, it's more a novelty than a tool -- best served as a means for entertainment, not productivity.

Nokia

Nokia Lumia 1020

$300 (on contract)

Pros

  • Best-in-class imaging experience
  • Good battery life
  • Smooth performance
  • Solid build quality and materials
  • Beautiful display

Cons

  • Awkward and slightly uncomfortable to hold
  • Has a few bugs

Bottom Line

The Lumia 1020 is the best Windows Phone we've used so far and offers the best camera in the industry, though it's a little difficult to hold comfortably.

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

$520

Pros

  • Solid camera with great video recording
  • Overall performance is decent for a mid-range phone
  • Easy and comfortable to hold

Cons

  • Display could be better
  • Priced too high for intended audience
  • Limited internal storage

Bottom Line

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is a solid mid-range device, but you can buy similar phones for less -- or better ones for not much more.

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom

TBD

Pros

  • Compact design
  • Full smartphone functionality

Cons

  • Poor battery life
  • Mediocre image quality
  • Sluggish and inconsistent performance
  • Limited camera control in third-party apps

Bottom Line

Samsung's GS4 Zoom may be a slight improvement over the Galaxy Camera, but it's still not very good.

Acer

Acer Iconia W3

$380+

Pros

  • Reasonably priced
  • Microsoft Office included
  • Long battery life
  • For now, the only 8-inch Windows 8 tablet

Cons

  • Washed-out screen with poor viewing angles

Bottom Line

In addition to its portable, easy-to-hold form factor, the W3's long battery life and reasonable price make it a great value among Windows tablets.

BlackBerry

BlackBerry Q5

£320

Pros

  • Long battery life
  • Excellent backlight

Cons

  • Uncomfortable keyboard
  • Small, 3.1-inch display
  • Slow performance
  • Expensive for what it is

Bottom Line

BlackBerry has resurrected the Curve range with a decent mid-range device. It’s just a shame the designers scrimped on the keyboard.

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Google Play edition

$649

Pros

  • Stock Android
  • Gorgeous display
  • Excellent camera
  • AWS Band for HSPA+
  • Google Wallet support

Cons

  • Uninspired design

Bottom Line

The Samsung Galaxy S 4 Google Play edition is the same powerhouse handset we've come to enjoy made even better with stock Android, but held back slightly by a boring design and cheap materials.

HTC

HTC One Google Play edition

$599

Pros

  • Stock Android
  • Beautiful design
  • Stunning display
  • Impressive camera

Cons

  • No AWS band for HSPA+
  • No Google Wallet support

Bottom Line

The HTC One Google Play edition is the same phenomenal phone we've come to love made even better with stock Android, but held back slightly by the lack of AWS for HSPA+ and Google Wallet.

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad Helix

$1,749+

Pros

  • Long battery life
  • Inventive, versatile form factor
  • Sturdy, comfortable keyboard
  • Bright display with great viewing angles

Cons

  • Some awkward design elements
  • Expensive considering the last-gen components

Bottom Line

The Helix is the most innovative Windows 8 tablet hybrid yet, with dual batteries, a bright display and a comfy keyboard to match. Still, it's expensive, especially considering it ships with last-gen CPUs.

HP

HP Slate 7

$140+

Pros

  • Sturdy design
  • Inexpensive

Cons

  • Washed-out, low-res display
  • Latency and stuttering during routine tasks
  • Disappointing battery life

Bottom Line

HP is dipping its toe back into the tablet market with the budget-friendly Slate 7, but the tablet's underperforming processor and lackluster display leave much to be desired.

Logitech

Harmony Ultimate and Smart Hub

$99 to $349

Pros

  • Keeps physical and smartphone remotes in sync
  • High-quality hardware, easy to program
  • More reliable macros than hand-held IR remote

Cons

  • Relies mostly on IR, which is slow and unreliable
  • Programming options aren't as expansive as we'd like
  • No API for third-party app compatibility

Bottom Line

The Hub is the greatest addition to the Harmony family to date. While it's still not the remote we dream of, it's easily the best user-programmable option available.

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Mega I9200

$570+

Pros

  • Huge screen, decent display quality
  • Sensational battery life
  • Good video capture
  • Louder sound than on competing phones

Cons

  • One-handed operation nearly impossible
  • Some GS4 features are missing

Bottom Line

The Mega is a respectable mid-range device, but it's too large for anyone who wants to sometimes use their phone one-handed.

Samsung (AT&T;)

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (AT&T;)

$199.99

Pros

  • Attractive, comfortable design
  • Effective water-resistant features
  • Fluid everyday performance

Cons

  • Disappointing battery life
  • Lower-quality display than GS4

Bottom Line

With a water-resistant casing and a comfortable, attractive design, Samsung's Galaxy S4 Active is a strong option for outdoorsy -- and clumsy -- types. Just don't expect all the bells and whistles of the original Galaxy S 4.

Razer

Razer Blade 14

$1,800+

Pros

  • Fast and powerful
  • Excellent trackpad
  • Stellar battery life (for a gaming machine)
  • Slim, compact and thoroughly attractive

Cons

  • Middling screen and audio quality
  • More expensive (and less powerful) than other machines

Bottom Line

Razer’s 14-inch Blade is its most powerful laptop to date, not to mention its most affordable. Strong internals, an attractive build and long battery life make it a solid option for gamers and non-gamers alike.