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November 2008

      


Flat-screen TV
Illustration of Obama and McCain as doctors
Box of Cheerios
Peter Sawchuck in test lab
Illustration of a woman thinking about saving money
Smart ForTwo
COVER STORY


100 TOP PRODUCTS
The very best gear and goods in every category, from a year's worth of testing.

  • Electronics: LCD and plasma TVs, GPS units, digital cameras and more.

  • Appliances: refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, and microwaves.

  • Yard: lawn mowers, tractors, trimmers, and tools.

  • Exercise equipment: treadmills and elliptical trainers.

  • Cars: sedans, SUVs, and more.


FEATURES


TOCbullet.gifBEST & WORST KID'S CEREALS
New nutrition Ratings of 27 boxes finds four winners but many high in sugar.

TOCbullet.gifTWO PRESCRIPTIONS FOR AMERICA'S ILLS
Five Americans' stories help to show how the presidential candidates' health-care proposals would work—or not.

LAB TESTS


TOCbullet.gifTHE GREAT TURKEY COOK-OFF
Does a $7,895 oven roast a better bird?

TOCbullet.gifSOUND BARS
Audio gear enhances TV sound.

TOCbullet.gifDTV BOXES
Exclusive Ratings of 16 digital-TV converters for your analog set.

TOCbullet.gifALL-IN-ONE PRINTERS
Best inkjet models.

TOCbullet.gifREPAIR OR REPLACE?
Find out when to fix your appliance or buy a new one.

TOCbullet.gifCORDLESS TOOLS
You don't have to go high-tech to get a great drill or cordless kit.

CARS


TOCbullet.gifNEWS
Windshield wipers don't have to cost a lot.

TOCbullet.gifTIRES
Best all-season and all-terrain treads for your SUV or pickup.

TOCbullet.gifAUTO BATTERIES
Our tests of 50 models reveal 11 CR Best Buys.

TOCbullet.gifTHREE-ROW SUVs
Road tests of the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, Ford Flex, Honda Pilot, Mazda CX-9, and Toyota Sequoia. Plus a full test of the Smart ForTwo.



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