Zdnet product reviews

2012 Toyota RAV4 EV

Wed, 06/19/2013 - 12:57

The fact that the 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV is an electric SUV is less compelling than its range, where it comes in a little stronger than most electric cars.

BACtrack Mobile Breathalyzer

Wed, 06/19/2013 - 11:16

If you arenât turned off by its questionable social-sharing features, the advanced BACtrack Mobile Breathalyzer is a compelling tool that can help minimize overindulging.

Logitech UE Boom (blue)

Wed, 06/19/2013 - 09:07

The $200 Logitech UE Boom is a versatile and durable wireless Bluetooth speaker that plays loud and is great for on-the-go use.

Squrl (iOS)

Wed, 06/19/2013 - 03:35

Rather than jumping around the Web to watch videos, download the beautifully designed Squrl, and use it as your one-stop video hub.

Apple MacBook Air (11-inch, June 2013)

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 09:31

Appleâs new 11-inch Air goes a conservative route in 2013, emphasizing longer battery life and more affordable pricing over any big design changes. The battery boost alone might be worth it.

Vevo (Android)

Sat, 06/15/2013 - 11:35

For watching music videos, live performances, and other music-related content, Vevo is arguably the best app on the market.

LG Envoy II (U.S. Cellular)

Sat, 06/15/2013 - 11:21

With its low-end specs and mediocre camera, the Envoy II isn't worth buying -- especially since the Samsung Chrono 2 comes in at a cheaper contract price.

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 (Body Only)

Sat, 06/15/2013 - 10:15

While the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 is a perfectly reasonable entry-level dSLR, you can get the same photo and video quality in a smaller body for the same money (or less) by opting for a mirrorless interchangeable-lens model.

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 (with 18-55mm STM lens)

Sat, 06/15/2013 - 10:15

While the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 is a perfectly reasonable entry-level dSLR, you can get the same photo and video quality in a smaller body for the same money (or less) by opting for a mirrorless interchangeable-lens model.

Linksys PLEK500 Powerline AV2 Gigabit Network Adapter Kit

Sat, 06/15/2013 - 10:01

With stellar performance and support for the new HomePlug AV2 standard, the PLEK500 is an easy recommendation.

Sony STR-DN1040

Sat, 06/15/2013 - 08:05

The Sony STR-DN1040 is a truly first-class AV receiver, boasting tons of wireless technology and a pretty user interface, at a premium price.

Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 2013)

Sat, 06/15/2013 - 03:05

Apple keeps the latest MacBook Air updates on the inside, but greatly improved battery life and a less-expensive starting price make up for a lack of flashy design changes.

Office Mobile (iOS)

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 23:38

Office Mobile is worth downloading if you're a current Office 365 subscriber, but with only basic editing features, this app should be free for all.

Ustream (Android)

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 11:55

For watching live video streams and broadcasting your own content, Ustream is clearly a top choice.

JVC Gumy Plus (Black)

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 10:57

At around $7, the surprisingly good-sounding and comfortable JVC Gumy Plus is a bargain.

Samsung ATIV Book 7

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 09:40

The shiny Samsung Series 7 Ultra has a long battery life and nice design, but its now older processor gives us pause.

Samsung Series 7 Ultra

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 09:40

The shiny Samsung Series 7 Ultra has a long battery life and nice design, but its now older processor gives us pause.

Waze Social GPS Maps & Traffic (Android)

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 06:19

For anyone looking for more reliable traffic data than Apple's and Google's stock maps applications, Waze is definitely worth a download.

Waze Social GPS Maps & Traffic (iOS)