Originally Posted by
Doug Dawson
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no matter what Consumer Reports says (they are IMO idiots when it comes to this type of gear.)
Originally Posted by
Doug Dawson
Consumer Reports seems obsessed with whether a washing machine makes noise. So if it didn't do anything at all, they'd rate it even higher. :^)
My opinion of Consumer Reports has remained low for decades.
One report gave top marks to a Montgomery Wards branded refrigerator. The same model with the OEM's badge was down low on the list.
They gave bad ratings to some good quality cookware, which is the preferred cookware of many cooks, for being "too heavy." The top rating went to some aluminum cookware.
Another time the Schwinn Varsity bicycle was given a top rating. At the time it was one of the heaviest 10 speed bikes on the market. They didn't like the lugs used at the joints of tubing on other bikes. Anyone who knows about bicycle riding knows it is the rider who has to work harder to move the extra weight.
They may get some things right, who knows? For my money, it may be better to ask individuals on a forum like this.
jtk
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