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ConsumerReports.org Has You Covered!

November 05, 2012

Don't know where to start looking for information on the perfect eReader for Christmas? In the market for a new or used car? Maybe, your washing machine just went kaput? Don't worry, ConsumerReports.org has you covered! It's all the quality you've come to expect from the Consumer Reports magazine, but in an easy-to-use electronic database.

This handy site has all the ratings and reviews you need, covering the most popular brands on the market. Each in-depth review lays out the most pertinent performance issues, and it's easy to do side-by-side comparisons of various brands within one specific product type. You can even set limiters for brand, price, and category so that you only see the reviews you want.

ConsumerReports.org also offers shopping advice with detailed and easy-to-understand information for new shoppers about what to expect from your purchase when you know little or nothing about a product. This includes informative buying advice videos and blogs covering each set of product types. There’s even a handy "Price & Shop" section that helps you find cost estimates for nearby retailers and online.

Make researching your next big purchase a breeze with ConsumerReports.org, and you can rest assured you're finding the best value and best products on the market!

Mariah H.
Information and Reader Services

Tags: online resources, databases

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Submitted by Anonymous on November 12, 2012 - 11:57am.

I've used this site numerous times. Great resource! I especially appreciate the ability to compare items and the many links they provide.

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