“recognize our favorite products released during the past year (from November 1, 2010 to November 1, 2011). It’s a task we take very seriously; starting with a list of over 130 candidates, we spend weeks discussing each product, debate its merits, and whether it fulfills our standards of quality, utility, innovation, value, and excellence. The result of all this is the list presented here, the 23 best products of 2011.”

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