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Holidays 2009

Electronics post-holiday gift guide
December 26, 2009 6:00 AM

Whether it's to scope out the possibilities for exchanging that digital camera for a more compact model, or to see how the camcorder you got stacks up against others on the market, our detailed product Ratings, available to subscribers,...

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Boxing Day: Tips and Ratings for our Canadian friends
December 25, 2009 11:00 AM

Look for the link to the Canadian Ratings to the left of our Ratings table, under the product selector module.Screen: ConsumerReports.org The day's title baffles Americans—a celebration of pugilism, perhaps? But Canadians like me—I'm a transplant from Ottawa—know the...

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5 tips as you open your gifts
December 23, 2009 4:19 PM

After the wrapping paper is off, don't be so hasty to rip open the box or unpack its contents. In addition to the old keep-the-receipt and check-how-many-days-you-have-to-make-a-return advice, consider these points as you open your gifts: DON'T open the...

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Not too late to order electronics gifts online (with free shipping)
December 21, 2009 3:18 PM

Most deadlines for free shipping of electronics items by December 24 have passed, but Amazon is offering free shipping for Christmas Eve delivery on "select Electronics products" up to tomorrow. And expedited delivery, for a charge, is still available at...

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Last-minute electronics gifts under $100
December 17, 2009 5:21 PM

Rounding out our last-minute gift guide, here are a few more ideas from our editors for gadgets $100 and under. Got any to add? Please share ‘em below. Digital camera The Kodak EasyShare C160 is an inexpensive subcompact that...

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Thursday, Dec. 17th is Free Shipping Day
December 16, 2009 6:04 PM

Thursday is also Free Shipping Day. Beginning at midnight, over 700 retailers will reveal promotions that qualify for free shipping by Christmas. Learn more at the Consumer Reports Money Blog.Also of note: "Tightwad Tod" Marks has compiled a list of...

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Last-minute electronics gifts under $200
December 16, 2009 5:45 PM

Yesterday—with an extension today—we offered some ideas for presents $300 and under. Here's the second installment of recommendations from our editors: holiday gifts for $200 and under. Subscription servicesHow about giving your favorite couch potato an annual subscription to...

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Last-minute electronics gifts under $300, Part 2
December 16, 2009 11:43 AM

A few more ideas to help when you hit the mall this weekend: TVsYes, Virginia, you can buy a decent high-def LCD TV for under $300. Some of the 26-inch sets our testers judged to have very good or excellent...

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Last-minute electronics gifts under $300
December 15, 2009 5:22 PM

As the end of the gift-giving season draws near, you may be racking your brain for that last-minute present. Fortunately, our editors have some suggestions. Given a few price points, they've made some recommendations for holiday gifts with broad...

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Reminder: Chat online today with our GPS team
December 15, 2009 11:45 AM

If you're in the market for a GPS this holiday or beyond, our testers and editors are taking questions from readers during a live, interactive chat today.To participate, just head over to the Consumer Reports Cars Blog at 1 p.m.,...

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