Consumer Reports

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Air Conditioners
Low prices and high efficiency make room air conditioners an inexpensive alternative to central air.

Baby Monitors
A baby monitor's challenge is to transmit recognizable sound over a distance with minimal interference.

Car Seats
As your child grows, you'll need to buy a succession of car seats to maintain a consistently safe.

Cell Phones & Smart Phones
When you're ready to buy a phone, you'll first have to decide which of the two types, regular or smart.

Clothes Washers
While one type of washer might have features that appeal to you, it might not fit your budget or.

Computers
If your old computer is sluggish, it might be time for a new PC. First try to these steps to beef up.

Cooktops and Wall Ovens
Flexibility is the biggest reason to trade the usual range for a cooktop and wall oven.

Cordless Drills
Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) and nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries are helping cordless drills add power.

Cordless Phones
Features such as a speaker phone for hands-free communication, a keypad for dialing from the base.

Digital Cameras
Buying a digital camera can be disorienting. In this digital camera guide, we aim to help you.

Dishwashers
When it comes to clean dishes, sparkling performance starts well below $500. This dishwasher guide.

Flat Screen Televisions
This TV buying guide organizes the process into clear, logical steps that will help you make a smart.

Gas Grills
You don't need to spend a fortune to get great-tasting burgers, steaks, and chicken at your next barbecue.

Grass and Lawn Trimmers
Electric string trimmers are finding more favor with environment-conscious consumers.

Lawn Mowers
Some of the latest mowers cut time and effort as well as the grass without breaking the bank.

Microwave Ovens
The major brands are adding more automation of various cooking chores to their microwaves.

Play Yards and Playpens
How necessary is a play yard? A play yard can fill a need you may not know you have until you start.

Refrigerators
Manufacturers are hot for your dollar as they load their refrigerators with features and fashion.

Strollers
Stroller options can be dizzying. Use our stroller guide to find out which are the right wheels for you.

Vacuums
A rough-and-tumble market is driving new designs and features as the once humble vacuum cleaner.