HTC One S (gradient blue, T-Mobile)

DesignFrom the moment I placed the HTC One S in my hand, I was struck with how premium the phone feels. Luxuriously sculpted from a single block of anodized aluminum with smoothly tapered edges, the One S is sturdy yet manages to look finely crafted. That's a mean feat since the handset is breathtakingly thin, just 0.31 inch thick. In fact T-Mobile touts the HTC One S as its trimmest smartphone yet, edging out the Apple iPhone 4S (0.37 inch)...

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Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover

The good: The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover has a slim design, fits perfectly onto the iPad 2 and third-generation iPad via magnets, and works extremely well as a keyboard.The bad: The plastic-and-aluminum keyboard isn't really a case, and doesn't protect the back of the iPad.The bottom line: Logitech's Ultrathin Keyboard Cover might be the best keyboard accessory ever made for the iPad, if you're looking for a highly portable and functional...

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HP Envy 17 (2012)

Double-take, gape, gawk, ogle, ooh and ahh: That's what we did when first seeing the HP Envy 17 (2012)'s ($1,484.99 direct) screen. What HP calls a Radiance Full HD Infinity display is simply one of the best, if not the best, laptop screens we've seen, with bright whites, rich blacks, vibrant colors, wide viewing angles, you name it. Set in Control Panel to show text and icons at 125 percent size—100 percent can be a bit small or squinty at...

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Sony's Android Powered SmartWatch Now Shipping in the U.S.

For the Android fanatic who has everything, there's the new Xperia SmartWatch from Sony, an Android powered wristwatch that taps into your Google smartphone via Bluetooth. Why would you want to do that? Think of it as a secondary screen for your Droid or Nexus or whatever Android device you're packing in your pocket. Sony's SmartWatch vibrates in response to certain events, such as an incoming call. You can read texts and emails, and keep up...

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Samsung Galaxy S III and Galaxy 3D set for 2012 Launch

Samsung is set to continue the phenomenal success of its Galaxy S series devices, especially S II which has gained universal praise and sales volume. Its third generation Galaxy S smartphone is expected to be announced at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in February 2012. Samsung Galaxy S III may come with a quad-core processor, 720p HD Super AMOLED Plus display for stunningly bright and an sharp, colorful display as well as Android 4.0...

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iPod Touch as a Learning Tool

We’ve found an economical and powerful learning tool that fits in your pocket. You may know it as Apple’s Touch, the touch screen music player - the iPhone without a phone. It’s at the top of teen wish lists, and now it’s competing with laptops for school 1:1 programs. One laptop for every child sounds like a great idea, but for most school districts it is simply too expensive. The iPod Touch offers free content from schools around the world,...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 delay confirmed

Samsung has confirmed that the two successors to its Galaxy Tab Android-powered tablet have been delayed, and are unlikely to appear until the end of April. To follow up its Galaxy Tab, Samsung had announced two new devices: a 7in ultra-portable and a beefier 10in model, both designed to undercut Apple's popular iPad tablet while offering some impressive functionality of their own. Sadly, the weeks turned into months with no sign of the devices...

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