Car Tech Reviews
The MotoNav TN765t GPS navigation device has a robust feature set that is on par with that of more-established brands and a beautiful interface that is, in many ways, superior.
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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec
With more power and refinement, the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec has grown into a genuine contender in the sports car market. However, fans of cabin tech should look at the 3.8 Track trim level.
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2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
The 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster serves as a fine showpiece, but a balky transmission and poor cabin electronics hurt its everyday drivability.
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2012 Dodge Charger R/T Road & Track
The much-improved 2012 Dodge Charger R/T offers a good blend of power and cabin technology, but could use a bit more refinement where efficiency and ease of use are concerned.
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2012 Honda Civic NG
The 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas works well as an economical commute car and errand runner, but its average cabin tech falls far short of the cutting edge.
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2012 Toyota Prius
The 2012 Toyota Prius just works, delivering outstanding fuel economy, good cabin-tech options, and a comfortable ride with few compromises.
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2012 Fiat 500 Abarth
A turbocharger, closer gear ratios, and suspension tuning make the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth ridiculously fun to drive, but it takes the TomTom navigation option to overcome problems with the cabin tech interface.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4Matic
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4Matic isn't perfect, but it does offer a good blend of tech, performance, and luxury. However, its diesel-powered sibling is probably the better bargain.
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2013 Lexus GS 350
The 2013 Lexus GS 350 makes for a convincing high-tech cruiser. With the F Sport package, it has some real performance chops, although it falls short of a BMW M or Mercedes-Benz AMG.
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2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco is a competent highway cruiser with a good baseline of cabin tech, but its eAssist mild-hybrid system doesn't really deliver the miles per gallon.
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2012 Toyota Prius C
As the latest member of the Prius family, the 2012 Toyota Prius C shows off a very modern, high-tech cabin, along with excellent fuel economy, in a size city dwellers will find easy to park.
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Wacom Intuos5 tablet: Good for power users, daunting for everyone else (review)
Wacom's Intuos5 tablet is a wonder for professional users, but might be a bit daunting for those looking for something with a less demanding feature set.
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Instagram this: Facebook releases standalone camera app for iOS
Facebook is taking another stab at mobile with a dedicated camera app for iOS.
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Amazon adds try-before-you-buy feature to its Android Appstore app
Filling a major void in mobile app purchases, Amazon is adding its Test Drive feature to its Android Appstore app.
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Sprint's HTC Evo 4G LTE to start shipping (around) May 24th
Held up by U.S. Customs over patent concerns, HTC's EVO 4G LTE may soon reach the hands of pre-orderers.
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Microsoft eyes students, offers free Xbox with purchase of Windows PC
Microsoft's is once again offering students a free Xbox with the purchase of a qualifying Windows PC.
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Advertisements could soon be coming to the Kindle Fire
Amazon is mulling over the possibility of bringing its Kindle Special Offers program to the Kindle Fire -- but there are some concerns.
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Sprint: Trade in old iPhone, get $100 towards iPhone 4S
Sprint is trying to make buying the iPhone 4S on one if its plans more enticing with its latest promotion.
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Toshiba upgrades Canvio portable hard drives to 1.5TB, adds NTFS driver
Toshiba's Canvio drives are getting 1.5TB upgrades alongside Mac and PC dual-support.
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It's about time: Amazon Kindle could get a color screen this year
Amazon may finally release a Kindle with a color E Ink screen, according to a recent report.
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Future proof: Sprint's Tri-Fi wireless hotspot works with 3G, WiMax, and LTE
Compatible with 3G, WiMax, and LTE, Sprint's latest wireless hotspot is essentially future proof.
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Wacom's Intuos5 tablet is a wonder for professional users, but might be a bit daunting for those looking for something with a less demanding feature set.
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Facebook is taking another stab at mobile with a dedicated camera app for iOS.
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Filling a major void in mobile app purchases, Amazon is adding its Test Drive feature to its Android Appstore app.
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Held up by U.S. Customs over patent concerns, HTC's EVO 4G LTE may soon reach the hands of pre-orderers.
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Microsoft's is once again offering students a free Xbox with the purchase of a qualifying Windows PC.
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