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From: kfl@hoxna.UUCP (Kenton Lee)
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Subject: re: Consumer Reports
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Date: Sat, 17-Nov-84 12:28:08 EST
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As a long time subscriber to Consumer Reports, I think they are
doing a great service to the average customer.  True, they aren't
much use to the expert or someone who has the budget of an expert,
but they don't try to be.  They review products for the use of the
average customer.

For example, I know a bit about bicycles and a bit about home
computers.  I would never have bought the bicycles or home
computers that were recommended by Consumer Reports.  As an
experienced consumer, I know what extra features I will use and am
willing to pay for (e.g. aluminum bicycle frames or S100 bus
microcomputers).  The average consumer would not need or benefit
from these extra features, so Consumer Reports targets its studies
on cheaper models.  I think the same thing applies to their reports
on cameras, cars, stereos, or washing machines.  

Ken Lee
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