stac newsletter holiday edition
base prices shown for all devices
chief editor: matthew cheung graphic designer: jason spevack
smartphones iphone 5
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+
9.5
amazing 4� retina display
prone to scratches
powerful dual-core processor thin , light, durable
stac score
ios 6 is buggy
need new charge connector for accessories
$179 (3yr contract)
lg nexus 4 9.2
+
high quality construction
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low quality camera
powerful quad-core processor front/back cracks easily smooth android experience
stac score
low storage capacity that is non-expandable
$309 (factory unlocked)
samsung galaxy note II + 8.9 large hd screen
powerful quad-core processor built-in stylus
stac score $199 (3yr contract)
high quality camera
awkward to hold
cheap plastic housing
stylus prone to glitches
tablets microsoft surface rt + 8.2 durable build quality
operating system laggy small app store
built-in kickstand ofďŹ ce 2013 included
stac score $519 $619 (with keyboard)
samsung nexus 10 + 8.0 very clear screen dual-core processor comes with android 4.2
lack of apps for hi-res screen plastic attracts ďŹ ngerprints
stac score $409
apple ipad (retina) +
9.1 stac score $519
amazingly crisp display best in-class build quality powerful enchanced graphics lots of apps optimized for display
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aluminum prone to scratches
previous accessories not compatible with new connector
computers 21” apple imac +
8.4
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sleek unibody design no dvd drive built-in four high-speed usb 3.0 ports comes with mountain lion installed
stac score $1299
13” apple macbook pro + 9.3 aluminum unibody design amazing glass trackpad
scratches easily you pay for brand name
stac score $1199
13” sony vaio s +
9.1 stac score $999
light-weight durable build quality dedicated graphics
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computer accessories cyborg r.a.t. 7 mouse + 9.0 two scroll wheels (both axis) programmable hotkeys durable build user-replacable parts
sensor sensitive to dust
stac score $149
razer black widow ultimate + 8.7 ergonomic feel and design mechanical keys backlit keys
noisy to type on pricey for a keyboard
stac score $139
logitech mx mouse + 8.4 portable and wireless high quality sensor
stac score $85
battery needs to be replaced periodically
headphones shure se215
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+
9.2
around-ear design does not fall out
burn-in time required not all will love the ďŹ t
high-ďŹ delity sound
stac score $120
klipsch image s4 +
8.7
ios friendly attractive design deep bass
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audiophiles may want crisper highs prone to falling out of your ear
stac score $60
audio-technica ath-m50 + 8.9 high quality 45mm drivers ear-pieces rotate 180 degrees for travel
stac score $120
heavy cable not very stylish