The 24K Gold HTC One: A Smartphone Fit for a King

The 24K Gold HTC One: A Smartphone Fit for a King By Daniel P. Howley, LAPTOP Senior Writer | Dec 10, 2013 05:04 PM EST  0  0 Google +0  0 HTC’s One was arguably one of the most beautiful smartphones to make its debut in 2013. But the all-aluminum handset has nothing on its gold sibling. Valued at $2,500, the 24 carat gold-plated HTC One looks like the kind of smartphone King Midas would strut around with. But you can’t just pick up this smartphone at your local carrier’s store. This bad boy...

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Apple MacBook Air (11-inch) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 2: Face-Off

Apple MacBook Air (11-inch) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 2: Face-Off Microsoft’s Surface tablets have been trying to replace your laptop since they launched last year, and the new Surface Pro 2 makes a more compelling argument than ever. Starting at $899 ($999 as reviewed), the Windows 8.1 tablet’s speedy Intel Core processor and sharp touch screen make it a worthy adversary to Apple’s $999 11-inch MacBook Air notebook for those who want a highly portable productivity machine. But which of these two products gets...

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