Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, Summer 2012)
Best ultrabook/best laptop
This year’s MacBook Air opts for gradual improvements rather than anything revolutionary, but lowered prices continue to make it the go-to mainstream recommendation for any MacBook owner-to-be.Price:Â $1,139.00 – $1,199.99Â
Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight
Best e-ink reader
The Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight sets the standard for e-ink e-readers going forward and is well worth the extra money if you do a lot of nighttime reading.Price:Â $139.00
Google Nexus 7 (8GB)
Best tablet under $200
With a beautiful screen, fast performance, a comfortable design, and overall great media options, the Nexus 7 is easily the best 7-inch tablet available and one of the top tablets on the market.Price:Â $259.88Â
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.Price: $73.66 – $79.99Â
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:Â $51.99 – $83.99Â
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. Price: $119.99 – $172.99Â
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx
Longest-lasting smartphone
The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx proves that a powerful Android superphone can remain thin yet still promise marathon-worthy battery life. The recent upgrade to Android 4.0 sweetens the deal even more.Price:Â $99.00 – $724.98Â
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:Â $1,315.51 – $1,849.98Â
Roku HD (2012)
Best media streaming box
With its ability to stream hundreds of audio and video channels (including Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu Plus), the $60 Roku HD is the best widely available ultra-affordable Internet media box you can buy.Price:Â $59.99 – $62.99Â
Samsung Galaxy S3
Best overall phone you can buy right now
Pumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an excellent, top-end phone. While the HTC One X is arguably just as good, the Galaxy gets points for being available on all major US carriers.Price:Â $189.99Â
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:Â $295.95 – $299.99Â
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Best consumer compact camera
The feature-rich Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V has a great mix of speed and photo quality. It replaces 2011’s DSC-HX9V as our go-to pick for best compact camera.Price:Â $359.00 – $419.99