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| | Laptops aren't usually controversial, but the new MacBook is. That's because in order to create one of the thinnest and lightest notebooks ever, this 2-pound wonder eschews traditional ports and slots in favor of a single USB-C port. Despite being enamored with the sharp Retina display and Force Touch clickpad, we came down pretty hard on Apple's design trade-offs in our initial review of the MacBook. We wondered if we would like using this premium $1,299 laptop as our everyday system for a month. The upshot? The MacBook is beautiful and plenty capable for the way we work, but it's not quite versatile enough to replace the Air.  | | | |
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|  | | |  | Big, accentuated bass with a funky, durable design — these aren't your average Sennheisers. The Urbanite XL Wireless headphones ($299) are targeting fans of Beats by Dr. Dre products, offering the signature Sennheiser sound with a hot-bass injection. | | | |  | Internet providers include a cable modem as part of your setup, but they aren't letting you have that out of the kindness of their theoretical hearts. Internet providers charge you a monthly fee to rent a modem, and over time, those charges can really add up. | | | | | | |
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|  | | |  | | | Samsung's Galaxy Tab Active isn't like most tablets. Whereas other slate makers want to emphasize how sleek and slick their products are, this business-focused Android device is designed to thrive at job sites that would reduce less-durable devices to piles of plastic and glass. From its drop- and water-resistance to its ability to shrug off dust, the Tab Active is ideal for outdoor use, but don't expect ultra-fast performance or cellular connectivity. | | | | | |
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