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Verizon Leads Among Major Carriers In Latest Consumer Reports Cell-Phone...
Verizon Leads Among Major Carriers In Latest Consumer Reports Cell-Phone Service Ratings AT&T is Among the Lower-rated, but 4G Service is a Bright Spot YONKERS, NY — Verizon Wireless was the...
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Chevrolet Volt Tops Consumer Reports’ Owner-Satisfaction Survey for Second...
Chevrolet Volt Tops Consumer Reports’ Owner-Satisfaction Survey for Second Straight Year Top-ranked cars feature great fuel economy, a fun driving experience and luxurious surroundings YONKERS, NY —...
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Apple Store and Costco Are Among Consumer Reports’ Highest-Rated Cell-Phone...
Apple Store and Costco Are Among Consumer Reports’ Highest-Rated Cell-Phone Retailers Americans’ Spending on Wireless Services Rises 7 PercentHaggling, Prepaid Plans Are Among Top Ways To Save...
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Breville redesigns food processor after grated cheese dustup
Breville redesigns food processor after grated cheese dustup Consumer Reports' eagle-eyed readers tell us about goofs, confounding claims, or inconsistencies in ads and owner's manuals. And we...
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Medicare open enrollment: Did Obamacare secretly increase Part B premiums?
Medicare open enrollment: Did Obamacare secretly increase Part B premiums? Q. I heard that the Medicare Part B premium was going to go up to $120 in 2013 and $247 in 2014 as part of Obamacare, and...
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Republic Wireless's $19-a-month service comes with questions
Republic Wireless's $19-a-month service comes with questions Republic Wireless is a new MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) offering a wireless plan with unlimited voice, text, and data for $19 a...
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FDA looking into safety of energy drinks
FDA looking into safety of energy drinks There's been a lot of buzz lately about the safety of energy drinks and shots. Following reports of harmful reactions and even deaths possibly associated with...
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Most LEDs still running in our marathon lightbulb tests
Most LEDs still running in our marathon lightbulb tests After 12,500 hours of testing energy-saving LEDs, most of the lightbulbs in the labs at Consumer Reports are just as bright as they were after...
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Buy Sony's 4K Ultra HD TV, get a loaner video player loaded with 4K movies
Buy Sony's 4K Ultra HD TV, get a loaner video player loaded with 4K movies I'd guess that for most of us, it's the $25,000 price tag standing in the way of owning Sony's new 84-inch XBR-84X900: It's...
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Honda introduces an improved Civic, following harsh reviews
Honda introduces an improved Civic, following harsh reviews It's rather unprecedented for a car company to launch a mid-cycle freshening after merely 18 months on the market. But that's exactly what...
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A step-up SLR lens with better glass makes for better pictures
A step-up SLR lens with better glass makes for better pictures Although most people like the convenience of a subcompact camera, some buyers demand better image quality, which is why they will often...
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Crimson appliances that were red-hot in our tests
Crimson appliances that were red-hot in our tests One outcome of the prolonged housing slump has been that when consumers postponed renovating their kitchens and buying large appliances, manufacturers...
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Showrooming - from Consumer Reports
Showrooming - from Consumer Reports Showrooming is when one whips out their smartphone to scan a bar code on a product to see whether on online retailer is selling it for less. And, it has...
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CDC warns about bedbug pesticides
CDC warns about bedbug pesticides If you've got a bedbug infestation, you probably want to do whatever necessary to get rid of them, including spraying your home with pesticides. But earlier this week...
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Reinventing the most overlooked family sedan, the Mazda6
Reinventing the most overlooked family sedan, the Mazda6 The Mazda6 has long struggled to standout in the crowded family sedan segment, but the company aims to change that with bold styling and...
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A bargain dishwasher doesn't master the basics in our tests
A bargain dishwasher doesn't master the basics in our tests Anyone shopping for a dishwasher these days knows they typically don't come cheap. The 90 tested models in our Ratings sell at an average...
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Has my generic Lipitor been recalled?
Has my generic Lipitor been recalled? Check your prescription container to see if a manufacturer is listed on the label. If your bottle says "Ranbaxy," call or take it back to the pharmacy where you...
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All-new Ford Transit Connect van - No longer only for commercial use
All-new Ford Transit Connect van - No longer only for commercial use Some of my counterparts believe this microvan was the sleeper of the LA Auto Show. Although the Connect only arrived in the U.S....
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All-new 2013 Toyota RAV4, the most significant car of the LA Auto Show?
All-new 2013 Toyota RAV4, the most significant car of the LA Auto Show? Toyota introduced the fourth-generation RAV4 without much fanfare. That modesty belies the RAV4's importance as the model that...
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2014 Subaru Forester promises refinement, better mpg, new technology
2014 Subaru Forester promises refinement, better mpg, new technology Subaru previously took their time with Forester redesigns, with the car's basics going nearly unchanged through most of the last...
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