Consumer Reports Magazine

Pros: very useful information
Cons: models often obsolete

we've subscribed to consumer reports for years, and always consult back issues before we buy anything. i have no experience with other consumer magazines, but i've heard consumer reports is the only one that doesn't accept advertising. i can't imagine...

Pros: reliable, timely reviews
Cons: I don't have any problems with it at all

I have been a subscriber to Consumer Reports for as long as I have been a grown-up consumer (a consumer buying grown-up stuff). I also subscribe to the online version--consumerreports.org--for handy access to the archives ($19/yr for subscribers). I find...

Pros: Informative, unbiased and sometimes entertaining
Cons: Too many subscriber invite cards throughout the magazine

I must say that Consumer Reports is like a bible for anyone that wants to know the facts before making any major purchases for example, they have special issues pertaining to new automobiles and give valuable information on used cars as well. Also...

Pros: Reader friendly, comprehensive, great index.
Cons: You have to subscribe to access their website.

Pros: My Son had memorized the specs from the Buyers Guide, which helped me immensely!
Cons: See my remarks above about what's covered in the magazine subscription.

I couldn't believe someone put a 1 star rating on Consumer Reports Magazine, related to vehicle purchases! If you buy the magazine subscription through Consumer Reports Union, you also get a free Annual Buyers Guide, which is like getting a one year's ...

Pros: Gives you all the information you need
Cons: Cannot find fault with a magazine with so much good information

Whenever you are thinking about buying an item regardless if it is a chocolate bar to a car and you want a preview of that certain item, check the consumer report magazine. There you will find your item and how it is rated as in the chocolate bar for...

Pros: Unbiased Opinion on Products
Cons: None

Epinions, in written disguise. Yes I’m talking about Consumer Reports one of the must consumer friendly magazines out there. It most tell you something when a magazine gets the whole dirt on almost every product out there. From VCR’s to Mini...

Pros: Lots of good reading
Cons: Needs more Consumer Advocacy articles

I have subscribed to Consumer Reports run by Consumers Union for most of the past twenty years.
The Consumer Reports magazine if used properly can provide excellent initial research on most any purchase that you may be planning. It provides...

Pros: Keeps You Informed Of Recalls On Products, Shows You Their Life Expectancy, Average Cost, Which Brands Have The Least Amounts Of Repairs
Cons: None

Have been subscribing to Consumer Reports now for over 7 years and have found it to be very reliable with it's in depth reports and helps you make a great buying decision with what ever product your looking for after you read more about it. Consumer...

Pros: fun to read, reliable, well presented
Cons: none

Consumer Reports is something that I look forward to every month. I first flip to the last page ("Selling It"). That page reveals poor marketing tactics, unfair advertising, etc. It's very funny.

More seriously, though, Consumer...

Pros: Independent agency-accepts no advertising from any products
Cons: Sometimes, but rarely, I am looking at purchasing an item of a brand they have not evaluated.

Of all the consumer comparison magazines, I prefer Consumer Reports. I have found this magazine to be more comprehensive than some of the others. Consumer Reports is a highly reputable product testing agency that accepts no advertising, therefore, is...

Pros: Objective (product reviews), concise, detailed criteria for their ratings
Cons: Premium Subscription Rates, web site charges, long gaps between product reviews

Consumer Reports has save me from making some big mistakes when it comes to major and minor purchases! I’m an impulsive consumer who has to have it yesterday. When I let impulsivity rule my head, I usually end up regretting my buying decision. When I was...

Pros: Informative and interesting source for product review
Cons: none

Consumer Reports is not a magazine you may think about subscribing to,but once you do you'll never purchase another thing without looking for it in the next issue! From Coffee brands to cars this publication tests it all.And reports back in a pleasing...

Pros: learn about the products you buy
Cons: none

I have been studying Consumer reports magazine for the last twenty years and for every choice that i have made from their research has been a good one.if not for the avalibility to compare different products and find out what each product had for repair...

Pros: Well-written, helpful articles.
Cons: None.

I have been reading Consumer Reports since about 1994. During that time I have flip-flopped from subscribing, not renewing my subscription, buying the magazine at the grocery store, to subscribing again. This magazine used to be my number one ...