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Consumer Reports Blogs
blogs.consumerreports.org · Company blog · on HN since 2008
Consumer Reports' blogs publish product test results and consumer advice on electronics, cars, health and food.
What HN saysHN links it for its test findings on the iPhone 4, carrier quality, Toyota acceleration and food safety; commenters cite it as evidence, though some question the data.
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Most-shared posts
- 1Lab tests: Why Consumer Reports can't recommend the iPhone 42 people · 73 points · first shared 2010 · 74 comments on HN
- 2IPad Doesn't Charge from Windows PC USB Port?2 people · 19 points · first shared 2010 · 16 comments on HN
- 3Testing MacBook Pro’s 8-hour battery life2 people · 8 points · first shared 2009 · discussion on HN
- 4More questions raised on Toyota Prius sudden acceleration cases2 people · 3 points · first shared 2010 · discussion on HN
- 5IPhone 4's supposed signal woes aren’t unique, and may not be serious1 people · 38 points · first shared 2010 · 21 comments on HN
- 6Consumer Reports: Consumers should not have to work around iPhone 4 issues1 people · 4 points · first shared 2010 · discussion on HN
- 7Researchers warn cars' electronics can be hacked remotely1 people · 2 points · first shared 2011 · discussion on HN
- 83 exercises to ease chair fatigue1 people · 1 points · first shared 2010 · discussion on HN
- 9The Snackwell effect1 people · 1 points · first shared 2009 · discussion on HN
- 10Acer laptop claims 8hour battery life1 people · first shared 2009
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- 12American top pi1 people · first shared 2008
- 13Mercury in high fructose corn syrup1 people · first shared 2010
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- 15Consumer reports cell phone survey att worst1 people · first shared 2011
What HN people wrote when they linked it
lzw · 2010-09-15
Ah, I haven't checked recently, but back when I first heard about consumer reports saying this, I went and checked their website directly.
Just found a recent confirmation:
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/electronics/2010/09/apple-iphone4-fre…
Despite having great reception, they reiterated that they continue not to recommend the iphone 4.
I continue to say they have no integrity.
vannevar · 2010-03-13
Two anecdotal reports do not constitute 'substantial evidence.' I'm particularly skeptical about the incident last week, which could very well have been staged in the hopes of a big settlement. No one inside or outside of Toyota has been able to reproduce the alleged defect under controlled conditions, despite the great potential reward for doing so. On the other hand, incompetent, greedy, and crazy drivers are very common.
Given a simple explanation (human incompetence/greed) and a complex one (a serious mechanical flaw that cannot be reproduced and displays a bias toward the elderly), we should prefer the simpler explanation.
(Update on new questions surrounding last week's Prius incident: http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2010/03/questions-raised-on-toyo…
raheemm · 2008-12-26
I hear that the best fuel-efficient/hybrids will be released in late 09 and early 10. And further there is a good chance that Obama will offer incentives to buy a fuel efficient car. Waiting 6-9 months may be worthwhile.
If you can't wait, then I suggest a Prius (have not driven it myself - but its hard to get away from the positive buzz about this car).
If you'd like to give Detroit a hand - check out the ConsumerReports list of best American cars of 2008 - http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2008/03/american-top-pi.html
theoj · 2011-03-21
For me, it's about quality. Guess who had the worst network in America?
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/electronics/2010/12/consumer-reports-…
patrickgzill · 2010-09-15
What bothers me more is the possible presence of mercury in HFCS, as tested by Consumer Reports: http://blogs.consumerreports.org/health/2009/01/mercury-in-high-fructo…
(Mercury is really bad for you, of course.)
Also of note: HFCS is even found in whole wheat bread at my local grocery store, which seems quite odd.
I can understand saving money by using HFCS over sugar in a sugar-laden soft drink, but the few grams of sugar needed to get the yeast going?!
leviathant · 2010-07-13
Aside from the anecdotes of plenty of people with YouTube and Twitter accounts, the antenna problem has been thoroughly tested by Consumer Reports, according to a blog post that made the rounds yesterday: http://blogs.consumerreports.org/electronics/2010/07/apple-iphone-4-an…
Engadget is reporting that Apple has been deleting references to the Consumer Reports blog on their support forums.
The antenna problem affects actual people, who really do experience dropped calls when they're in an area with weaker coverage and they bridge the two antennae. I'm continually surprised at this notion amongst many iPhone4 users that if it doesn't happen to them, then it must not exist, despite plenty of evidence that it does exist.
tshtf · 2010-07-03
Consumer Reports has already posted an update to this article: http://blogs.consumerreports.org/electronics/2010/07/apple-iphone-4-dr…
As the online debate continues over possible signal problems with the iPhone 4, I've been able, during informal tests over the weekend, to reproduce the signal loss that's at the heart of the controversy.
joe_the_user · 2010-05-01
Apple's non-compliance with USB standard example:
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/electronics/2010/04/charging-the-ipad…
teej · 2009-06-18
A 3rd party IS doing it and they do distribute their reports. Consumer Reports has been doing testing like this on a variety of stuff for over 70 years. They don't take outside advertising or free samples to avoid bias. Their tests have held up in court as valid. They're really good.
Next time you see a sketchy battery life claim by Apple [1], Acer [2], or anyone else, just take a glance to see if Consumer Reports has said anything about it. I'm not asking for you to take their word for granted, just consider it the opinion of a reputable 3rd party.
[1] Testing MacBook Pro’s 8-hour battery life http://blogs.consumerreports.org/electronics/2009/04/testing-macbook-p…
[2] Acer laptop claims 8-hour battery life http://blogs.consumerreports.org/electronics/2009/04/acer-laptop-claim…