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Originally Posted by OtterBooks
CR is really stands alone as a publication. No advertising, no hidden interests or loyalties, and integrity unmatched by just about any consumer interest organization, public or private.
They do a lot more than product reviews; they have good articles on consumer rights and safety (great article recently on how U.S. banks use outdated credit card security methods), and health issues. A few months ago CS tested popular protein supplements and found high levels of toxic metals in some brands. The study prompted change from manufacturers. It's far from the first time CS has affected an industry for the better.
Reviews of leisure electronics that involve a high degree of subjectivity should be taken with a grain of salt, and a critical eye.
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Sorry, CR may try to do a good job, but they fall short.
The review of protein suppliments, started with the assumption of 3 full servings a day.
And I recall one HIGH level of metal (all metals are toxic to some degree) was taht 3 serviing gave you 15.1 micrograms, and the recommended limit was 15 micrograms per day. Sorry but the analytical limit of accuracy is not anywhere close to call 15.1 significantly higher than 15. In fact, the 90% confidence interval will show that you are not sure it it actually higher or lower than the recommended limit.
And lets not talk about the scientific background for setting that recommended limit.
CR is just as sensational as any other publication. Maybe even more so, as they have to convince more people to buy their product as they don't get advertiser support.