Top products

Each year we feature the best from a year of testing, a review of recommended products that stood out among the thousands items our experts rated this year.

Whether you're buying for yourself or getting an early start on the holidays, this 14-page product roundup (PDF available to subscribers), will come in handy with Ratings of

• appliances, including dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, and washing machines.
• electronics, including camcorders, cameras, computers, e-book readers, and TVs.
• fitness gear, including ellipticals and treadmills.
• home and yard products, including cookware, paints, mowers, and snow blowers.

The guide also includes Best Buys, which offer exceptional value, for every budget.