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BlackBerry Q10 review: Nice keyboard but falls short everywhere else

Posted May 8, 2013 - 4:30 pm

It's a solidly built piece of hardware that will please those who've waited for a new physical-keyboard BlackBerry, but the Q10's small screen and limited app support will keep many away.
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HTC One vs. Samsung Galaxy S4: Which phone should you buy?

Posted May 1, 2013 - 2:05 pm

Due for an upgrade? We break down the big differences between the Galaxy S4 and the One to help you decide which phone to get.
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HP ElitePad 900 review: This tablet is all business

Posted April 26, 2013 - 11:03 am

HP's smartly designed, solidly built, Atom-based Windows 8 tablet makes a solid case for mobile fleets.
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HTC First is the phone for Facebook junkies (and no one else)

Posted April 22, 2013 - 3:06 pm

The HTC First may not look that impressive on paper, but its close ties with Facebook make it the phone for fans of the social network.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is pricey but has its charms

Posted April 22, 2013 - 1:31 pm

The Galaxy Note 8.0's humble chassis and $400 price tag don't inspire much confidence, but you'll find quite a lot to like here.
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Seven days with the BlackBerry Z10: Let the comeback commence

Posted March 27, 2013 - 4:11 pm

BlackBerry's last stand is a good one, with a few shortcomings.
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Razer Edge Pro: Our first look at a Windows 8 gaming tablet

Posted March 25, 2013 - 9:30 pm

Our initial impressions of the Razer Edge Pro, the world's first Windows 8 tablet built for PC gaming.
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Smartphone comparison: Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Sony Xperia Z vs. HTC One

Posted March 19, 2013 - 11:35 am

How does the Samsung Galaxy S4 compare to other flagship Android phone on the market, particularly the HTC One and the Sony Xperia Z?
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BlackBerry Z10 review: The BlackBerry we've wanted is finally here

Posted March 12, 2013 - 11:37 am

The old BlackBerry is dead and buried, and the new one is a worthy option in the modern smartphone world
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Building the perfect Franken-tablet

Posted March 11, 2013 - 11:19 am

Toshiba Exite edges Microsoft Surface RT in test of five flawed tablets.
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Tablet Wars: Microsoft Surface RT v. Apple iPad

Posted March 4, 2013 - 1:52 pm

The Microsoft Surface running Windows RT is just about everything you'd want in a tablet, but how does it stack up against the market leader, the Apple iPad?
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Dell Latitude 10 review: Touch tablet meets business desktop

Posted March 1, 2013 - 11:50 am

Dell's light and flexible Windows 8 tablet is high on business features, but low on price-performance
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7 days with the Amazon Kindle Fire HD: Revealing its inner power-tablet

Posted February 11, 2013 - 3:25 pm

Setting up Amazon's consumption device as a productive Android tablet isn't for the faint of heart.
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BlackBerry Z10 in-depth review: Good phone, truly great OS

Posted February 6, 2013 - 6:12 pm

BlackBerry's new Z10 smartphone offers a superior display, great navigation and interesting BYOD features. But is it too little, too late?
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Review: AT&T MiFi Liberate mobile hotspot

Posted February 2, 2013 - 8:23 am

Shaw reviews AT&T's Mobile Hotspot MiFi Liberate.
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BlackBerry Z10 review: RIM tries to get back in the game with this sleek and fast smartphone

Posted February 2, 2013 - 8:03 am

Touch-screen smartphone retains most of the strengths that made the platform a corporate favorite while making a player for consumers as well.
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Apple and Google have nothing to fear from BlackBerry 10 -- but Microsoft does

Posted January 31, 2013 - 2:01 pm

Hands-on review: BlackBerry 10 is a big step up, but it's awkward to use in some key areas.
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Review: Proximo lets you use your iPhone to find your keys

Posted January 12, 2013 - 8:30 am

Kensington will formally unveil its new Proximo product this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, but the company shared a $60 Proximo Starter Kit with Macworld early. I've spent a few days with the device, which is meant to help you monitor the whereabouts of your iPhone 4S or iPhone 5, along with your keys and potentially other valuables.
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Review: bad breath detector attachment for iPhone in the works

Posted January 12, 2013 - 8:20 am

Your iPhone may soon be able to detect bad breath, if an upcoming smell sensor proves to be a success.
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App spotlight: Insightly for iOS makes CRM mobile

Posted January 5, 2013 - 8:13 am

You might have the best sales, marketing, and support teams on the planet, but without a solid customer relationship management (CRM) system, your business isn't going to get very far.
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17 best apps to download for your new Windows 8 tablet

Posted December 26, 2012 - 10:54 pm

The first time you boot up your shiny new Windows 8 tablet and witness Microsoft's live tiles in all their constantly shifting, multi-hued glory, it's only natural to want to dive into the Windows Store and try a few apps out for yourself. Just one problem, though: There are tens of thousands of Windows 8 apps available, and Microsoft doesn't do a great job of directing people to the cream of the crop.
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Ten apps for your new iPad

Posted December 26, 2012 - 9:51 pm

Separating the truly great apps from the weird and wacky ones can be tough. Here are a few of our favorite apps to get you started.
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Nexus 4 review: Google's instantly obsolete Android smartphone

Posted December 18, 2012 - 5:00 pm

Besides its lack of LTE, there's nothing horribly wrong -- or particularly compelling -- with Google's 'pure Android' device
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Nexus 10 review: The so-so Android tablet

Posted December 17, 2012 - 4:36 pm

Google's Samsung-made 'pure' Android tablet simply doesn't match up in quality or experience to Samsung's own Note 10.1
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SwiftKey Flow review: The Android keyboard you've been waiting for

Posted December 8, 2012 - 8:25 am

SwiftKey Flow combines outstanding word prediction with a top-notch interface and new slide-to-type functionality. Quite simply, typing on Android doesn't get much better than this.
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