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Old 05-10-2010, 03:05 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by bob1xxx View Post
Consumer reports USED to be a great magazine about 10 years ago but that was before the started take ads and switch from subscriber funding only and started begin sold over the counter in supermarkets.
Consumer Reports doesn't accept ads. Neither does ShopSmart, it's sister magazine that is featured at supermarket checkouts.

It's major competitor does accept advertising, but I can't remember the name (Consumer Something, Reviews Something?). Plus, of course, all the tech mags for each electronics genre accept ads.

I do have to agree that CR isn't very up-to-date in this internet age. I let their sub lapse years ago, when I started reading gadget blogs/sites and got things like handson VIDEO reviews.

The only real value I see in CR is in their longevity/warranty/quality/service ratings (especially for cars). That's something that a tech site can't provide, with it's "latest & greatest, right-now" emphasis.
Last edited by simplyparticular; 05-10-2010 at 03:07 PM. Reason: wrong name of competitor
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