Don White wrote:
Eisboch wrote:
"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message
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Consumer Reports often totally miss the mark with their "Best Buy"
category, often endorsing a product that really should be at the
bottom of the list for a number of reasons. If a mfg'er has a QC
problem, and CR samples a well built product, it can get a very high
rating, even though it is not representative of the average product
. Other times, they identify product features that are not really
important to the average user, skewing the results of their test. I
think both mags do a decent job, but I have never had the confidence
in CR results to pay for their magazine or purchase a report online.



I don't read Consumer Reports either, but I am curious as to why you
have no confidence if you don't buy it or purchase reports online.
How else do you read it to form your opinion?

Eisboch

Hee hee! Good point.
Whenever I set out to buy a new auto/tool/appliance/electronic item I
travel with my 'bible' in my hand. I suscribe to the magazine and took
advantage of a cut rate promotional rate on the online service.
Don,
As I said, I am very familiar with some of their reviews, and have
discussed this with others. I am glad you have had excellent results
using your bible. It really does make it easier.

I tend to use online reviews (such as Cnet) where you have an editor's
opinion and numerous user's opinions.

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Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!