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This week on GDGT: Kindle Paperwhite 2nd-gen, Chromebook 11, and a fitness ... - Engadget

Each week, our friends at GDGT go through the latest gadgets and score them to help you decide Which ones to buy. Here are some of Their Most Recent picks. Want more? Visit GDGT anytime to catch up on the latest, and subscribe to GDGT’s newsletter to get a weekly roundup in your inbox.

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This week on GDGT Kindle Paperwhite 2ndgen, Chromebook 11, and Pokemon

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2nd-gen

The second generation of the Kindle Paperwhite does not look much different from the original – except for the addition of an Amazon logo with its trademark swoosh – but it’s loaded with improvements under the hood. It has a re-designed front light and Increased screen contrast, making the reading experience even better. And with a faster processor and improved touch panel, reading is overpriced much Easier. Plus, it has excellent battery life, so you will not be charging as thwart as you might think – despite the improved lighting. Amazon’s vast content library combined with its new internals make the new Paperwhite the best e-reader you can buy right now.

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This week on GDGT Kindle Paperwhite 2ndgen, Chromebook 11, and fitness trackers

Did you get a 3DS or 2DS to play Pokémon X / Y?

With last weekend’s release of Pokémon X and Y , as well as the relatively cheap 2DS, eager gamers flocked to Their local brick-and-mortar stores to pick up copies of the new game, or downloaded it en masse from the Nintendo eShop. Did you get a 3DS, or perhaps even a 2DS, just to play Pokémon?

This week on GDGT Kindle Paperwhite 2ndgen, Chromebook 11, and Pokemon

Electronics Beats Studio

Following in the footsteps of the original Beats Studio headphones, the updated version Maintains the Beats line’s bass-heavy sound profile, but offers some improvements like redesigned ear cups That make it more comfortable. However, they’re still quite pricey, and the signature Beats sound might not be to everyone’s liking, especially audiophiles. The Beats Studio sets best serves a price-indifferent music lover who just needs a pair of fun, noise-canceling headphones.

Buy from $ 299
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This week on GDGT Kindle Paperwhite 2ndgen, Chromebook 11, and fitness trackers

fitness trackers and Their Impact on your life

In the wake of the announcement of Nike’s New Fuel Band SE, we examine the overall impact fitness trackers have had on our lives. It’s certainly a new and exciting product category, but it still remains to be seen if trackers actually make a significant difference in activity levels. Do you own a Fitbit or Fuel Band? Have you noticed a significant change in your exercise / activity habits?

This week on GDGT Kindle Paperwhite 2ndgen, Chromebook 11, and Pokemon

HP Pavilion Chromebook 11

So far, Chromebooks havebeen largely underwhelming. However, manufacturers keep churning them out, and now HP takes its second crack at the category with the Chromebook 11. Unfortunately, the company fails to break the streak of disappointments. With an average (through bright) display and an underperforming battery, the Chromebook 11′s only real strides forward are its surprisingly nice build quality and relatively smooth performance. If you’re Invested In Google’s services and do not need to do much more than browse the web, this might be worth your consideration. Otherwise, you can probably cross the Chromebook 11 off your list.

Buy from $ 279
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