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    Best bets on the Net  Nov 1, 2008
    This beta offering will connect you to product information, communities of like-minded people and buying advice. Find consumer reviews for healthy eating, organic food and green products. (Florida Times-Union)

    Consumer Reports Test the Latest GPS Navigators Hitting the Road  Oct 31, 2008
    The full story is also available online at along with expanded buying advice, Ratings, and an interactive product selector to help consumers make a smart purchase decision. DECEMBER 2008 The material above is intended for legitimate news entities only; it may not be used for commercial or promotional purposes. (PR Newswire)

    Nintendo's Fils-Aime Heralds First Wii Xmas Shortage Hint  Oct 28, 2008
    We've contacted Nintendo in the UK to see if the "if you see one now, buy it" is sage buying advice for us, or simply a darned fine marketing 'call to action. Share this item on. (Spong)

    BlackBerry Storm to take on iPhone  Oct 15, 2008
    The BlackBerry Storm is a revolutionary touch-screen smartphone that meets both the communications and multimedia needs of customers and solves the longstanding problem associated with typing on traditional touch-screens. Consumers and business customers alike will appreciate this unique combination of a large and vibrant screen with a truly tactile touch interface. (Techtree.com)

    Review: Seagate FreeAgent Go for Mac  Oct 4, 2008
    Macworld's buying advice. The FreeAgent Go's compact size (it's small enough to take with you but a little too bulky for a pocket) and wedge-shaped design make it easy to write off as a stylish but substance-free toy. (Computerworld)

    Review: iTunes 8  Sep 13, 2008
    Macworlds buying advice. iTunes 8 is worth upgrading to for Genius alone. (Macworld)

    BenQ V2400W: The slimmest 24-inch LCD monitor  Sep 9, 2008
    Buying Advice / Dealer Info , September 09, 2008 1211 hrs IST. Buying Advice / Dealer Info , September 09, 2008 1200 hrs IST. (Techtree.com)

    The Other Surprise in Tampa Bay  Aug 28, 2008
    Barron's every half-year vets the stock picks of some important U.S. brokerages for the astuteness of their buying advice. The rankings include giants that most investors would recognize, like Morgan Stanley (), as well as the less well known, like little Matrix USA.. (SmartMoney)

    Gartner ranks IBM, Oracle tops in MDM for customer data  Aug 12, 2008
    MDM for customer data software buying advice ... MDM for customer data software buying advice. (SearchOracle.com)

    Review: MobileMe 1.1  Jul 24, 2008
    Macworlds buying advice. If you need up-to-the-minute access to your important data on your iPhone or online, MobileMe is a great solution (even given the 15-minute lag from the desktop, something I expect Apple will fix in the future, since they demonstrated the capability when MobileMe was announced). (Macworld)

    Beat the summer heat and save some cash  Jul 21, 2008
    Consumer Reports recently rated air conditioners and offered tips on how to trim energy bills while still staying cool this summer, including buying advice for ceiling fans. All 37 models in CR s ratings did an excellent job at cooling. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Honda Claritys future is still looking murky  Jun 26, 2008
    If you were to take a poll of automotive journalists I think about half of them would say the future is hydrogen, said Tom Appel, associate publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, which offers buying advice to car consumers. Its clean, and it looks like it will be available at a low cost at some point in the future. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Review: Google Calendar  Jun 4, 2008
    Macworld's buying advice. With an easy-to-use, intuitive interface, and just enough sophistication to keep power users satisfied, Google Calendar is hard to beat. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Consumer Reports Latest Tests of Decking & Stains Reveal Products That Can Cut Down on Maintenance  Jun 3, 2008
    CR's July report features buying advice gs of decking material s YONKERS, N.Y., June 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Most homeowners installing decks use real wood, but Consumer Reports' latest tests of common decking materials reveal that synthetic planks can offer lasting good looks with less upkeep ... Consumer Reports' July issue features comprehensive ratings and buying advice for decking and staining products and how consumers can check if their deck needs to be replaced. (PR Newswire)

    Consumer Reports Offers Tips to Beat The Heat While Trimming Energy Bills in Tough Times  Jun 3, 2008
    CR's July cooling package includes air conditioner ratings and buying tips for ceiling fans YONKERS, N.Y., June 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Reports offers tips on how to trim energy bills while still staying cool this summer including buying advice for ceiling fans and air conditioner ratings. CR's special cooling package, available in the July issue, features "Cheap chills," tips to stay comfortable while using less air conditioning as well as buying advice for ceiling fans, ratings... (PR Newswire)

    Review: Western Digital My Book Studio Edition II  Jun 3, 2008
    Macworld's buying advice. The My Book Studio Edition II is both fast and roomy. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Apple Gadgets, Tax Rebates, Vista's UAC  May 29, 2008
    Our top stories this week cover desktop buying advice, flubs, and Firefox 3. To vote for your own favorites, click one of the thumbs-up icons on an article's page. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Mobile phone missing? Check your map  May 9, 2008
    Mobile phone missing. Updated 26 minutes ago. (TechRadar.com)

    Garmin, TomTom and Magellan Dominate Latest Consumer Reports GPS Navigator Ratings  May 6, 2008
    CR's GPS Buying Advice: Features that Count All current GPS navigators include pre-loaded maps and provide spoken directions and automatic rerouting if drivers miss a turn. The following are additional features CR recommends considering when comparing models: -- A screen that's not too big, not too small. (PR Newswire)

    Mossberg: 3G iPhone coming in 60 days  Apr 11, 2008
    Connectivity options lect. Built-in digital camera. (Cnet Asia, CA)

    Kiss And Punch  Apr 10, 2008
    Unilever's account is handled, for example, by no fewer than 47 WPP firms, from GroupM (media buying advice and execution) to OgilvyOne Worldwide (digital marketing) to Burson-Marsteller (public relations). A competitor says Sorrell's consolidation of the industry in the 1980s "changed the nature of the business. I've got to tip my hat. Clients can go to WPP and pick services from A, D, E, J and Z.". (Forbes)

    Last hurrah for the brawny American car?  Mar 27, 2008
    Last hurrah for the brawny American car. - The Driver's Seat- msnbc. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Consumer Reports Auto Show  Mar 20, 2008
    The issue gives consumers a wealth of independent, testing-based vehicle ratings, reliability information, and useful buying advice. Email Story. (WOKR13 Rochester)

    Super R-Type and Op Wolf on VC  Mar 17, 2008
    Not that we generally accept buying advice from a godless online encyclopaedia. Were we inclined or otherwise, however, we'd have to throw down 800 Wii Points (GBP 6 / EUR 8 approx) as it's a SNES game, and that's the price you pay. (Eurogamer)

    Review: MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo/2.4GHz and 2.5GHz  Mar 8, 2008
    Macworld's buying advice. If you've been waiting to buy a new Apple laptop, or you've been hesitating about upgrading from your G4 PowerBook, wait no longer. (Macworld)

    The Working Rich Are Nervous  Feb 15, 2008
    Two-thirds say they get asked for buying advice from others in their peer group (compared to 15% of those in the middle class), most commonly for cars, hotels, medical care and investments. Almost 80% say their buying decisions are much more influenced by other middle-class millionaires or their own past experiences than by Consumer Reports or the Internet. (Forbes -- Business)

    32GB iPod touch  Feb 9, 2008
    Macworlds buying advice. If youve held off on purchasing an iPod touch because it hasnt offered enough of the iPhones functionality or storage, it may be time to reconsider unbuckling your credit card. (Macworld)

    Intel denies 45nm quad-core CPU delay  Jan 21, 2008
    Read expert and user opinion, and get definitive buying advice. Talk to owners and set up price alerts. (TechRadar.com)

    Battie could return for Magic in the playoffs  Jan 20, 2008
    11:46 PM EST, January 19, 2008. Magic GM Otis Smith said there's a chance that injured F Tony Battie could return for the playoffs, should the club qualify. (Orlando Sentinel)

    Fire breaks out at unfinished Westin Hotel  Oct 26, 2007
    Click to check out our new How-To video gallery featuring helpful tips and buying advice. Popular stories. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)

    Scores lose jobs as Holy Land undergoes extreme makeover  Oct 22, 2007
    Sentinel Special Report. The new owners preach the prosperity gospel while boosting park attendance. (Orlando Sentinel)

    Hefty GM hybrids could boost automaker  Oct 3, 2007
    A strong reception for the new hybrid SUVs could help boost sales of other GM vehicles by creating a "halo" effect for the company, said Tom Appel, editor of Consumer Guide Automotive, which offers buying advice to car shoppers. GM could use a halo effect as it markets important new sedans such as the Saturn Aura, midsize Cadillac CTS and forthcoming Chevy Malibu. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Consumer Reports Reveals Ten Things Consumers Can Do Now to Save Hundreds on Energy Costs  Aug 31, 2007
    The energy package features tips, buying advice and ratings of compact fluorescent light bulbs, thermostats, space heaters, and windows and reports on the programs and products that can help save consumers money on their energy bills, and diminish damage to the environment in the process. 1. (PR Newswire)

    Sell Your Car for More  Aug 8, 2007
    You can get some help making that purchase from this Foolish car buying advice. You might also want to test-drive these related articles. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Can AMD Still Compete in High-End Chips?  Jul 23, 2007
    Here's why: Enthusiasts may account for only a small percentage of sales, but we're the ones everybody else comes to for buying advice. Add in the large number of enthusiasts who also happen to work in IT departments (and are responsible for purchasing huge quantities of mainstream PCs), and you begin to understand why AMD must be more competitive at the top. (PC World)

    Mac Pro 3GHz 8-core  Jul 20, 2007
    Macworld s buying advice. If time is money, upgrading to a Mac Pro from the last generation of PowerPC-based Mac towers probably makes good financial sense. (Macworld)

    Gartner ranks data quality software, reveals trends  Jul 12, 2007
    Data quality management software evaluation and buying advice ... Data quality management software evaluation and buying advice. (SearchCIO.com)

    Apple iPhone  Jul 3, 2007
    Macworld s buying advice. In both hardware and software, the iPhone is a truly new creation. (Macworld)

    Public Finance Could Benefit From Personal Approach: Joe Mysak  Jun 8, 2007
    Don't get buying advice from the person trying to sell you something. . (Bloomberg -- Columnists)

    AOL Unveils Switched, for the Non-Techie  May 31, 2007
    Besides offering buying advice through sections such as Just Tell Me What to Get or Hype Check, Switched also borrows from the successful AOL formula of using news and celebrities to attract traffic. The site features technology themed celebrity interviews along with photos of various stars using tech gadgets (for example, currently Switched has a photo of Andre 3000 holding a BlackBerry). (MediaWeek.com)

    Free information on health-care options on Web  May 19, 2007
    Features quote coverage search, buying advice and 13 ways to reduce health care costs. QuickQuote. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)

    RIM Blackberry Curve 8300  May 7, 2007
    Buying advice: This could be the phone of the moment, combining the style of the Pearl with traditional Blackberry values. No details on pricing yet, though. (Techworld.com)

    ConsumerReports.org Recommends Only the Best From Our Tests for Mom  May 5, 2007
    It also features buying advice for pots knives, jewelry, gift cards and what consumers should do when offered an extended warranty. CONTACT: Melissa Calabro (914) 378-2432, (C) Consumers Union 2007. (PR Newswire)

    Review: Apple TV Just Plain Works  Mar 23, 2007
    (Read our buying advice on to work with your Apple TV.) I was using Wi-Fi instead of an Ethernet connection, and the Apple TV couldn't initially find my network. Once I typed in the network's SSID on the on-screen keyboard, though, I was up and running. (PC World)

    Buy it, then apply it  Feb 21, 2007
    Buying advice books, DVDs and applying them are two different things - USATODAY.com ... Buying advice books, DVDs and applying them are two different things. (USA Today -- Money)

    AirPort Extreme Base Station  Feb 17, 2007
    Macworld s buying advice. Apple s new AirPort Extreme Base Station may have been a long time coming, but it s worth the wait for anyone whose network needs either greater speed or longer distance. (Macworld)

    Having a fit?  Feb 17, 2007
    Despite the growing popularity of smaller, more fuel efficient cars, there is still a sizable market for large SUVs although it is expected to shrink a little, said Tom Appel, editor of Consumer Guide Automotive, which offers buying advice. In 2006, GM sold 425,000 units of its large SUVs, including the Tahoe and Suburban, up slightly from 2005, he said. (MSNBC -- Business)

    News and Reviews  Feb 12, 2007
    GM Holden is having to forge an alliance with the small Pontiac division of GM so it will be able to. Petrolheads can rejoice with the arrival of the latest HSV muscle car. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Windows Vista - Business Edition  Feb 8, 2007
    Buying advice: Business users with Windows XP really don't need to upgrade to Vista - XP, with the extra Vista-like bits you can download such as. NET 3. (Techworld.com)

    Chinese automakers look to learn from Detroit show  Jan 9, 2007
    com, a Web site that offers car buying advice. Perhaps the biggest change can be found in a dark corner of the basement exhibition space of Cobo Center, where Changfeng Motor, a Chinese manufacturer, has set up a display, making it the first from China to participate fully in the Detroit show. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Hear! Hear!  Jan 4, 2007
    And while you already get buying advice inside iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody or other favored online music stores, the various services I've been trying go a lot further and are well worth checking out. Besides, each is free, though some premium services cost extra. (USA Today -- Money)


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