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The complete smart-phone shopping guide
The complete smart-phone shopping guide It’s difficult to understand the true cost of a smart phone. In the quest by major wireless carriers to reduce the up-front costs of those pocket-sized...
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Mercedes-Benz GLK350 review
Mercedes-Benz GLK350 review The compact GLK is for drivers who want an engaging, entertaining, full-featured SUV but don’t need a lot of rear-seat room or cargo space. That might not seem like your...
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Ford Fiesta ST vs. Fiat 500 Abarth
Ford Fiesta ST vs. Fiat 500 Abarth Cars that are frugal, affordable, and easy to park don’t have to be boring to drive. That’s clearly the message that links the Ford Fiesta ST and the Fiat 500...
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7 ways to cut phone costs
7 ways to cut phone costs Pay-as-you-go plans used to come with limited service and bare-bones phones. Not anymore. Prepaid providers now have more smart phones, and some offer fast 4G connections....
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Shop locally and save When was the last time you decided to do your shopping downtown? In the majority of the reader surveys by the Consumer Reports National Research Center, shoppers have rated...
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Fuel economy vs. performance
Fuel economy vs. performance You don't always have to give up engine performance in return for good fuel economy. To prove this, Consumer Reports compiled this list of vehicles that provided the best...
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Would you buy your car again?
Would you buy your car again? Lots of people love their cars. But as we’ve consistently seen in our yearly owner-satisfaction ratings, the vehicles that inspire the strongest loyalty are ones that are...
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Best city/highway mpg
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Sprint Sinks To the Bottom of Latest Consumer Reports Cell-Phone Service Ratings
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Tesla Model S Takes the Top Spot in Consumer Reports Car Owner-Satisfaction...
Tesla Model S Takes the Top Spot in Consumer Reports Car Owner-Satisfaction Ratings Audi A6, Mazda6, Dodge Charger V8, Volkswagen Golf TDI top their categories YONKERS, NY — Consumer Reports annual...
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Easy ways to shoot, print, and send your best holiday photos
Easy ways to shoot, print, and send your best holiday photos This is the time to shoot and print a nice family photo to send out before the holidays kick into high gear. To help, we've answered some...
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Dos and don’ts of holiday car travel
Dos and don’ts of holiday car travel Millions of travelers will hit the road this holiday season, but before you jump in the car and head over the river and through the woods, follow these tips to...
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Walmart Black Friday: The chain will match or beat many competitors' deals
Walmart Black Friday: The chain will match or beat many competitors' deals As if Black Friday isn't already competitive enough, Walmart is hoping to give its customers one less reason to venture out...
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Which to choose, Medigap or Medicare Advantage?
Which to choose, Medigap or Medicare Advantage? Q. I'm turning 65 soon and going on Medicare. Which do you recommend, Medigap or Medicare Advantage? A. This is probably the top question that comes to...
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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Zoom is an awkward smart phone with a surprisingly...
Samsung Galaxy S 4 Zoom is an awkward smart phone with a surprisingly disappointing camera Our camera experts had high expectations for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, among the first smart phones with an...
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Amazon's Black Friday TV deals are a lot like Walmart's and Best Buy's
Amazon's Black Friday TV deals are a lot like Walmart's and Best Buy's For those whose idea of exercise during Black Friday week is clicking a mouse button rather than tramping through a store, Amazon...
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Monster M7 tablet locks up in Consumer Reports' test
Monster M7 tablet locks up in Consumer Reports' test Nov. 21, 2013 Update: In response to Consumer Reports' test findings, Monster added instructions for a firmware update and corrected the system...
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Monster M7 firmware update fixes lockup problem
Monster M7 firmware update fixes lockup problem During testing of the Monster M7, Consumer Reports found that the 7-inch tablet, $150, would lock up regularly in normal use. As a result, we had...
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Coming soon: Right-sized 2015 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck
Coming soon: Right-sized 2015 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck At the L.A. Auto Show this week, Chevrolet finally rolled out its new, long-teased small pickup. Originally developed in Brazil, it has...
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Don't mix your meds with these foods
Don't mix your meds with these foods Kale is great for you—usually. If you’re taking some drugs, it might cause some bad side effects. Same with grapefruit juice and other healthy foods and drinks,...
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