The Buying Guide 2006 (Consumer Reports Buying Guide) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: November 19, 2005 | Series: Consumer Reports Buying Guide

In today's marketplace, there are an array of products that can be purchased and several ways to buy them. Consumers today are faced with numerous choices when deciding on which products to purchase. The choice ultimately comes down to the consumers specific wants and needs. "Is this the right product for me? Will I get my money's worth in this product? Which brand is the best for me?" What it all comes down to is... Are consumers' doing their homework to determine the best value out there that will fulfill their wants and needs?

Consumer Reports Buying Guide 2006 is an ideal resource for consumers. It's a one-stop source for making intelligent, money saving purchases for all home buying needs. This compact reference guide contains over 900 brand-name ratings along with invaluable information on what products are available, important features, latest trends and expert advice for:

" Home office equipment
" Digital cameras and camcorders
" Home entertainment
" Cellular Phones
" Home and yard tools
" Kitchen appliances
" Vacuum cleaners and washing machines
" Reviews of 2006 cars , minivans, pickups and SUV's
" And so much more!

From refrigerators to home theater systems, Consumer Reports Buying Guide 2006 prepares consumers with pertinent information in selecting a suitable product for their needs. Using this guide will ultimately pay off in valuable product knowledge, time saved, and perhaps paying a lower price.

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About the Author

Consumer Reports is located in Yonkers, NY and for more than 70 years has tested and reported on products of every form, size and shape, including consumer electronics, autos, appliances, baby products, and health and financial services. Consumer Reports is trusted for its expert unbiased testing and reporting, and for the fact that it does not take advertising and is beholden to no commercial interest.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Consumer Reports (November 19, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975538837
• ISBN-13: 978-0975538838
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,875,962 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, September 24, 2006

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Steven A. Peterson (Hershey, PA (Born in Kewanee, IL)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Buying Guide 2006 (Consumer Reports Buying Guide) (Paperback)

One of the things about the journal "Consumer Reports" and its annual "Buying Guide" is that--because it does not accept advertisements--there's a good chance that biases in ratings are less apt to occur.

Each year, a Buying Guide is published, in which the consumer can get something like the "greatest hits" of "Consumer Reports." Stick this in your pocket when you go shopping for significant purchases and use it to the fullest extent possible. For major purchases, I know that I screen products up front with the magazine or the "Buying Guide," go to the store, and then work through the products.

Over the past couple years, I have used the "Buying Guide" while shopping for my son's first car (he just got his driver's license) and while looking for the following items (among others): digital cameras, DVD players, cell phones, cordless phones, computers, monitors, scanners, printers, and so on. I feel like a much more aware consumer with this resource.

Problems? One volume can only carry so much information. There are a number of items that are not covered here. So, this is not an encyclopedia. Nonetheless, the price is so low that one would be well advised to consider purchasing the Buying Guide if one is thinking of a substantial purchase. Well worth possessing is this volume. . . .

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Bible for the best bargains!, August 16, 2006

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This review is from: The Buying Guide 2006 (Consumer Reports Buying Guide) (Paperback)

I totally rely on these books when I need to know the best bargain for whatever I am buying.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest buying guide, July 31, 2006

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William D. Tompkins (New York, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Buying Guide 2006 (Consumer Reports Buying Guide) (Paperback)

This is an honest buying guide where you know that there is no corporate sponsorship behind the reviews. A good source to base your purchaes by.