Consumer Reports Product Reviews and Ratings - Business & Finance

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Brand: Consumer Reports

Located in: Business & Finance

The editorial focus of Consumer Reports is to provide information about different products to general consumers. It evaluates all products on an unchanging and thorough scale to provide a fair evaluation for individuals seeking to purchase. Consumer Reports evaluates a vast array of products ranging from automobiles to microwave ovens, from frozen dinners to insurance policies. Findings are presented in easy-to-read reports that employ the clear, ingenious system of colored dots ranking performance in specific areas. Along with reporting their findings, Consumer Reports offers advice on how to be a better shopper, whether it's how to read a car's price sticker or choose fresh fish.Order now and get 12 issues + the Annual Buying Guide. A $9.99 value!

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

89% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Broad appeal(4), Deeply informative(8), Deserves multiple readings(4), Easy to understand(7), Great insights(7)

Best Uses:

Staying informed(6)

Describe Yourself:

Casual reader(6), Everyday reader(3)

My Opinion

By G-Pa

from Jacksonville, FL on 2/23/2011

Pros:

Deeply Informative, Deserves Multiple Readings, Easy To Understand, Great Insights

Cons:

Old Information at times

Best Uses:

Entertainment, Information, Staying Informed

Describe Yourself:

Casual Reader

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Consumer Reports Consumer Reports:

I use Consumer Reports to make technology decisions, whether its a new computer or a TV, Consumer Reports helps make the choice easier.

Great service and a good magazine

By Horse Lover

from Wisconsin on 2/22/2011

Pros:

Broad Appeal, Deeply Informative, Easy To Understand, Great Insights, Quality Photos

Best Uses:

Staying Informed

Describe Yourself:

Casual Reader

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Consumer Reports Consumer Reports:

Good all around magazine for value conscious consumers

Consumer Reports

By Dodge

from Wappingers Falls, NY on 1/19/2011

Pros:

Broad Appeal, Deeply Informative, Deserves Multiple Readings, Easy To Understand, Great Insights, Quality Photos

Cons:

Combine subscriptios

Best Uses:

Staying Informed

Describe Yourself:

Casual Reader

Bottom Line:

Comments about Consumer Reports Consumer Reports:

I use the CR mag. often. It could be a lot better if the web were also part of the subscription. Even though I keep copies the web is faster & more convient.

It's a wonderful source of unbiased info

By Carol O.

from Marcellus, NY on 12/17/2010

Pros:

Broad Appeal, Deeply Informative, Deserves Multiple Readings, Easy To Understand, Great Insights, Quality Photos

Best Uses:

Staying Informed

Describe Yourself:

Everyday Reader

Bottom Line:

Comments about Consumer Reports Consumer Reports:

I use this magazine as a great starting point for many purchases. Since reasons for various ratings are given, I can decide if they're pertinent for me. It helps me know what questions to ask and what to look for, especially important with big ticket items. I'd be lost without it.

Consumers Best Friend

By Brad

from Sarasota, FL on 5/30/2010

Best Uses:

Educated Consumer

Describe Yourself:

Everyday Reader

Bottom Line:

Comments about Consumer Reports Consumer Reports:

valuable resource for being a better educated consumer

Helpful answers to challenging questions

By Fritzy

from Central New York on 2/13/2010

Pros:

Broad Appeal, Deeply Informative, Deserves Multiple Readings, Easy To Understand, Great Insights, Quality Photos

Describe Yourself:

Casual Reader

Bottom Line:

Comments about Consumer Reports Consumer Reports:

The test results can be very helpful. More important, though, are how they are arrived at. Even when the products in question are not what I'm looking for, I get ideas on options to consider.

Best magazine out there!!

By Mike T

from Franklin,TN on 2/12/2010

Pros:

Deeply Informative, Easy To Understand, Resource for product info

Best Uses:

Staying Informed

Describe Yourself:

Casual Reader

Bottom Line:

Comments about Consumer Reports Consumer Reports:

If you care about the products you buy,how safe they are and how they perform against the competition,this is the best resource out there.

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Buy the internet version

By teachjr

from Philadelphia, PA on 3/17/2008

Pros:

Deeply Informative, Easy To Understand, Great Insights

Cons:

Internet version is best

Best Uses:

Staying Informed

Describe Yourself:

Everyday Reader

Bottom Line:

Comments about Consumer Reports Consumer Reports:

I thought that when I purchased this magazine, I would be able to access reviews on-line. But I was wrong. For that you need to buy another subscription! I like Consumer Reports and find that their reports are reliable. But it is limiting in that I can't research prior reviews so I had better be buying a product as it is reviewed that month. Sorry but the internet wins.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Outstanding, unbiased research

By Mike Bergelson

from New York, NY on 3/1/2008

Pros:

Deeply Informative, Great Insights

Best Uses:

Consumer education

Describe Yourself:

Casual Reader

Bottom Line:

Comments about Consumer Reports Consumer Reports:

I rely on Consumer Reports for all of my major purchases. I recently used their research to help decide on the HDTV that I purchased. I couldn't be happier with the quality of their research - and I love my new TV (Sony Bravia XBR 46").

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