I like the Verge, and what I like about the Verge is what Ben Brooks doesn't, I think. The reviews don't hit you like an opinionated ton of bricks; the style of

I like the Verge, and what I like about the Verge is what Ben Brooks doesn't, I think. The reviews don't hit you like an opinionated ton of bricks; the style of the Verge recognizes that there are nuances in reviewing any product that are ultimately subjective. I don't want to read "buy the iPhone 4S and nothing else", I want to read what the reviewer thought the pros and cons are, regardless of how much he weights those pros and cons. Because I'll probably think some things are more important than he does. The Sphero got a pretty harsh review, including the summary wrap-up of 'THERE ARE PLENTY OF BETTER WAYS TO SPEND $129.99' and a 5.0/10, which as anyone who reads reviews on any site knows is below average. I honestly don't see the problem, it's not The Verge is hiding its opinion that they wouldn't buy the product.