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We spend a lot of time evaluating tech around here, looking at both the hardware and the software sides, and telling you which products we think are worth your hard-earned dough and which are best avoided. Behind the scenes, we’re always keeping an eye on what you’re looking at, as well. Some gadgets are obviously going to draw a lot of attention, their appearance on the list of most viewed a given, but sometimes a product pops up that surprises us and gives a bit of insight into where consumer trends may be headed.
Without further ado, let’s count down the top products that you’ve clicked on the most over the past few weeks.
20. Apple iPad Mini
The iPad Mini’s ultrathin and light design is far more intimate and booklike than the larger iPad’s, and its cameras, storage capacities, optional LTE antenna, and general functionality offer a full iPad experience. The screen’s dimensions elegantly display larger-format magazines and apps. If you want the full, polished Apple tablet experience in a smaller package, the iPad Mini is worth the premium price. Otherwise, good alternatives are available for less money. Read the full review.
19. Panasonic TC-P55VT50 series
The Panasonic TC-PVT50 series produces some of the best pictures ever, with exceedingly deep black levels, highly accurate color, and perfect screen uniformity and off-angle performance. It can get brighter than competing plasmas and performs better in well-lit rooms. Although expensive, it costs much less than comparable LED and especially forthcoming OLED models. Its styling makes it as attractive as any plasma TV we’ve ever seen. Read the full review.
18. BlackBerry Z10
RIM dug deep to give the slick-looking BlackBerry Z10 enough features to satisfy both consumers and professionals — like a good camera and a sharp user interface. Though it’s not quite enough to draw committed iPhone or Android owners, the BlackBerry Z10’s modern design and features give BlackBerry fans what they’ve hungered for. Read the full review.
The slick-looking, Intel-powered Google Chromebook Pixel combines the touch-screen support of Windows 8 with the MacBook Pro’s high-res Retina Display. It also includes three years of free 1TB cloud storage, and has a 4G LTE option. Read the full review.
Considering the total package of features and price, the Acer Aspire M5 feels like a safe bet if you want an all-encompassing Windows 8 laptop with touch that won’t cost a fortune. Read the full review.
After months of leaked pics and rumors, Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 is now officially a corporeal thing of reality. It’s an 8-inch tablet that, thanks to its size, is ready to compete directly with the 7.9-inch iPad Mini. How successful it is at doing that will depend heavily on price. Read the hands-on First Take.
14. LG Optimus G Pro
The LG Optimus G Pro packs a sharp and crisp display, a blazing Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, and Android Jelly Bean. Though it lacks a stylus and it won’t fit everyone’s lifestyle, the beautiful touch screen and ultrafast CPU do this handset justice. Read the full review.
The Martian Passport Watch has style galore and a clever two-way wristwatch aesthetic, but it’s ultimately more of a cool novelty than a must-have accessory. Read the full review.
12. HTC Droid DNA
With quad-core power, 4G LTE, a lovely 5-inch screen, and a stunning design, the $199.99 HTC Droid DNA is currently Verizon’s best Android deal. Read the full review.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 looks as good as any 13-inch ultrabook, with the added attraction of a 360-degree screen and a laptop body that can fold into a tent, stand, or slate. Read the full review.
10. Apple iPad (4th generation)
The latest iPad adds several tweaks and improvements to secure its position at the top of the tablet heap. It’s better all around, but third-gen owners need not apply. Read the full review.
9. Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700
The Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700’s high-resolution screen rivals the new iPad’s display in sharpness and clarity. Also, apps launch quickly, GPS works well, and its rear camera is the best we’ve seen on any Android tablet. The tablet’s body has the same great thin and light design as the Prime. Read the full review.
Pumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an excellent, top-end phone that’s neck and neck with the HTC One X. It comes fully loaded with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 4G LTE/HSPA+ 42 capability, a zippy dual-core processor, and a strong 8-megapixel camera. Plus, at $100, the price is right. Read the full review.
Oodles of screen real estate make the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 terrific for videos, games, and reading; and its improved stylus aids productivity. A blazing quad-core processor, a great camera, and strong battery life round out the advantages of this Android 4.1 phone. Yet its complicated features and high price raise questions about its purpose. Read the full review.
With its excellent design, useful software features, and low starting price, the Nexus 7 is the cheapest way to experience the best that the Android OS has to offer. The 8GB version is gone and the tablet now starts at $199 for 16GB. Paying $249 nets you the 32GB version, and the 32GB version with HSPA+ is available for $299. Read the full review.
5. HTC One
The HTC One isn’t merely technically advanced, but is lovingly crafted from premium metals, too, leaving no doubt that the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer has placed considerable blood, sweat, and tears into this handset. Read the hands-on First Take.
4. Roku 3
The Roku 3 is the best streaming-video box yet, with tons of content sources, lightning-fast performance, and an innovative remote with built-in headphone jack. Read the full review.
3. Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro
The Surface Pro’s gutsy design successfully reinvents the Windows 8 laptop by cramming an ultrabook experience into the body of a 10-inch tablet. Those wanting to go all-in on the tablet experience won’t regret buying the Surface Pro, but we’re holding out for a future, more polished generation of the device. Read the full review.
The iPhone 5 completely rebuilds the iPhone on a framework of new features and design, addressing its major previous shortcomings. It’s absolutely the best iPhone to date, and it easily secures its place in the top tier of the smartphone universe. Read the full review.
The brand-new flagship smartphone, which runs the latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, improves hardware significantly and it piles on the features. Compared with the extremely successful Galaxy S3 that came before, it’s a firm stride forward rather than a giant a leap, but it raises the bar again for Samsung’s competitors. Read the hands-on First Take.
