Top products

Introducing the best from our tests: more than 400 products that stood out among the thousands our experts rated this year. All products in this guide are recommended; many are top values as well. We've called out those that might make good gifts. Prices were current at press time, though they often drop as newer models are introduced.

Appliances
Bottom and top refrigerators Over-the-range microwaves
Side-by-side & built-in refrigerators Toasters and toaster ovens
Ranges Dishwashers
Wall ovens Washers
Cooktops Dryers
Spotlights: Fire extinguishers, CO & smoke alarms, Water heaters, Stain removers
Electronics
LCD TVs Desktop computers
Plasma TVs Laptops
Home theater in a box Netbooks
Blu-ray players Cell phones
Basic digital cameras Smart phones
Advanced cameras GPS navigators
Pocket camcorders Spotlight: 3D TV
Spruce-ups
Interior paints Carpet-cleaning machines
Exterior paints and stains
Outdoors
Lawn mowers Snow blowers
Lawn tractors String trimmers
Great gifts
Great gifts under $50 Great gifts $500 & under
Great gifts $100 & under Great gifts $1,000 & under
Great gifts $250 & under (Page 1) Great gifts, no limits
Great gifts $250 & under (Page 2)