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    CR Digital Archive

    May 2013

    Features

    Save a bundle on telecom services
    84,000 readers help you choose and save on TV, Internet, home phone, and now cell phone, too

    Lab Tests

    Most Vitamin D Supplements Measure Up, Our Tests Find
    But prices can vary a lot, so choose by cost and pill type

    Cars

    How to avoid motorcycle problems
    Japanese bikes have fewer problems than BMW and Harley models

    Up Front

    How accurate are chain restaurant calorie counts?
    Some of the dishes we tested didn't tell the truth
    Hospitals and teaching hospitals safety ratings
    Our updated Ratings show most hospitals need to improve

    CR Health

    Same generic drug, many prices
    We found big price differences at drug stores on the generic versions of Lipitor, Plavix, and other common drugs

    Departments

    How to beat travel fees big and small
    Major U.S. airlines made $2.6 billion in baggage fees in the first three quarters of 2012

    The May 2013 issue of Consumer Reports provides the latest ratings and reviews plus rigorous reporting on issues that impact consumers. Consumer Reports is one of the most trusted sources for information and advice on consumer products and services, with more than 7 million paying members.
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