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    CR Digital Archive

    August 2013

    Cover Story

    8 trends in mobile devices
    What you need to know to make great choices in smart phones, tablets, cameras, and e-book readers

    Features

    Tips on how to bargain and save money
    89 percent of those who haggled were rewarded at least once

    Lab Tests

    Best laundry detergents
    Wisk and Kirkland rival Tide for value

    Cars

    Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid & Toyota Prius Plug-in
    One delivers economical fun, the other underdelivers

    Up Front

    These frozen waffle brands are almost as good as fresh
    Plus, reviews of the Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker and Rollie EggMaster
    Best tissues
    Find out which tissues to ah-choose
    The Best Craft Beer
    Find the top ales and lagers from our experts' blind taste tests

    CR Health

    Making sense of food labels
    Some to look for and others to ignore

    CR Money

    Reverse mortgage fraud and other new scams target seniors
    Seniors lose several billion dollars a year to financial chicanery

    Departments

    Viewpoint
    This page highlights efforts of Consumers Union to improve the marketplace
    From our president: Basic rights for all

    The August 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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