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Many people don't like their cell service, according to Consumer Reports

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:24:16 GMT

Can you hear me now? Consumer Reports polled more than 50,000 readers and found that only 54% of its participants said they were completely or very satisfied with their cellphone service. I know you hear me now.
Source: Los Angeles Times

Bacteria In Chicken

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:26:09 GMT

Local listings from all over 80,000 websites. BACTERIA IN CHICKEN: According to a new review by Consumer Reports, two-thirds of broiler chickens contained harmful levels of bacteria. The chickens were bought from 100 stores in 22 states.
Source: WNYW | Fox 5 New York

AT&T’s Network Disappoints iPhone Users

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:28:30 GMT

Apple’s iPhones might be the hottest and most sought after property in the technology market, but in the Consumer Reports’ “All Things Digital” blog, AT&T’s service has been described as “middling at best in satisfaction” The survey also implies that...
Source: 24x7updates

Protect yourself from identity theft while shopping on line

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:13:26 GMT

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Millions more are taking to the Internet for holiday shopping and that's leading to billions lost. According to consumer reports about $8 billion was stolen from consumers over the past two years by cyber crooks.
Source: KTUU

No Surprises Among The Best And The Worst Wireless Carriers

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:38:48 GMT

Consumer Reports has just released in their annual cell iPhone survey of 50,000 subscribers in 26 cities. AT&T finished last among U.S. carriers, tied with Sprint.
Source: Huliq.com

3 simple ways to stretch those holiday dollars

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:31:03 GMT

Fewer dollars and longer shopping hours are on the family budget for the 2009 holiday season, according to different consumer surveys.
Source: The Seattle Times

Why women's everyday items often cost more than men's

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:10:58 GMT

(CONSUMER REPORTS) – When you go to the drugstore, do you ever wonder what the difference is between his and her products? Consumer Reports says one big difference may be price. What's the deal? Consumer Reports wanted to find out.
Source: WAVE 3 TV

The best and worse in cell phone service

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:10:58 GMT

(CONSUMER REPORTS) - If you are unhappy with your cell phone service, you're not alone. Only about half the people in a new Consumer Reports' survey were highly satisfied. That's not so hot compared to other services the organization rates.
Source: WAVE 3 TV

Quoted in 'Consumer Reports: AT&T dead last in service survey; 98% of iPhone users would buy iPhone again'

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:29:19 GMT

said in MacDailyNews:

With low marks for several key indicators of customer satisfaction–including service availability, circuit capacity, dropped-call frequency and voice service–across 73 percent of the markets Consumer Reports surveyed, it’s pretty clear that AT&T has become overextended by the popularity of the iPhone

Quoted in 'Consumer Reports: AT&T dead last in service survey; 98% of iPhone users would buy iPhone again'

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:29:19 GMT

said in MacDailyNews:

The annual survey of wireless customer satisfaction from Consumer Reports hits the streets this week and it doesn’t have much good to say about AT&T. In a canvass of more than 50,000 readers spanning 26 U.S. cities, the organization found the carrier had the lowest customer-satisfaction rating in 19 cities surveyed; Verizon ranked highest

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Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:48:30 GMT

A shopper looks through his Consumer Reports magazine while shopping for a digital camera at Best Buy on Black Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in South Portland , Maine.

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Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT

In this Aug. 4, 2009 photo, a friend peers in the window as Winny and Lap Chan prepare to drive away in their brand new Scion from a Toyota dealership in New York.

Consumer Reports 2008 Bottom Line of Auto Companies (Part 1)

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:49:48 GMT