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Keyboards for your iPad
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Last Updated: 2:48 PM 02/03/12 - Sales of iPads topped 15-million dollars over the Christmas holidays - more than double a year ago. If you've got a new iPad, no doubt you're finding it frustrating to type on its virtual keyboard. Consumer Reports tested five keyboards that promise to make it easier. (Full Story) |
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Needless ID Theft Protection
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Last Updated: 2:45 PM 02/03/12 - It can be frightening when someone steals your financial information and goes on a shopping spree. That fear has helped drive sales of identify-theft protection services. Americans are spending an estimated $3 1/2-Billion a year on these services. But Consumer Reports says - save your money! (Full Story) |
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Faulty Fire-Causing Appliances
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Last Updated: 2:29 PM 02/02/12 - Home appliances cause an estimated 150,000 fires a year, resulting in 150 deaths and more than $500-million in property damage. A new Consumer Reports investigation has turned up disturbing findings. While many of those fires are due to human error, a troubling number are caused by defective appliances. (Full Story) |
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Best Pedometers
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Last Updated: 3:14 PM 01/27/12 - Walking about four miles a day is touted as an ideal fitness goal. That's about 10,000 steps. A pedometer can be an inexpensive incentive to help get you moving. But which should you buy? Consumer Reports has done that legwork for you! (Full Story) |
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Top Elliptical Exercisers
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Last Updated: 2:40 PM 01/27/12 - A new Consumer Reports' survey finds 59% of machines are still regularly being used a year after they were purchased. Consumer Reports just finished testing one of the biggest sellers, elliptical machines. (Full Story) |
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Don't Fear the Dentist
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Last Updated: 2:19 PM 01/27/12 - If you'd rather be just about anywhere than a dentist's office, this next report may give you some comfort. A just-published Consumer Reports' survey on oral health shows most people gave their dental care a thumbs up - even when it came to root canal! (Full Story) |
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Keep Your Diet on Track
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Last Updated: 2:12 PM 01/27/12 - Starting a diet is relatively easy. The hard part is sticking to it. Consumer Reports just polled more than 3,000 of its subscribers on losing weight to see just what they're doing to stay on target. (Full Story) |
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Consumer Reports Beer Taste Test
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Last Updated: 11:16 AM 01/13/12 - Which beers score the highest for flavor? Consumer Reports ran taste tests to find out. (Full Story) |
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Best Buy Space Heater
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Last Updated: 8:42 AM 01/13/12 - A high dollar space heater promises to keep you warm this winter. Consumer Reports tests how well the Dyson Hot works. (Full Story) |
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Exposing Hidden Sugar
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Last Updated: 4:12 PM 01/12/12 - Think you don't eat a lot of sugar? The average American consumes about a half of a cup a day! Consumer Reports says this story may surprise you. (Full Story) |
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The Real Deal on Great Airfares
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Last Updated: 3:47 PM 01/12/12 - It's been a bumpy year for airfares. If you're thinking about taking a trip, maybe you've seen some offers that sound great. Not so fast. Consumer Reports says unless you are a savvy shopper, you can be quickly disappointed. (Full Story) |
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Fight Back Against Rising Bank Fees
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Last Updated: 3:38 PM 01/12/12 - Thousands of people recently joined credit unions after the uproar Bank of America created with its new debit-card fee. A public outcry prompted Bank of America to reverse its decision, but other bank fees are on the rise. Consumer Reports has advice on how to fight the escalating cost of banking. (Full Story) |
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Slimming Down Festive Drinks
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Last Updated: 11:29 AM 12/16/11 - It can be fun to celebrate the holidays with a festive beverage. But if you don't watch those liquid calories, you can pack on the pounds. Consumer Reports ShopSmart has ways to shave fat and calories without spoiling the celebration. (Full Story) |
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Tablet Computers for Kids
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Last Updated: 11:28 AM 12/16/11 - Tablets are really hot this holiday season, and plenty of new ones are just out. There are also a bunch of tablets made just for kids. Consumer Reports just sized up four. (Full Story) |
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Handy Pocket Camcorders
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Last Updated: 9:44 PM 12/08/11 - When you think of pocket camcorders, Flip is still the biggest name. But it's been discontinued. Consumer Reports just tested more than a dozen newer ones - many that could make a great gift. (Full Story) |
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