During the past year, Consumer Reports' testers have rated literally thousands of products, some of which earned a near-perfect score and others which performed extremely poorly. Here is a sampling of our 100 standouts in electronics, cars, appliances, and dozens of other categories.
Consumer Reports' Top Products of 2008
So how can you get your hands on one of these top products of 2008 without spending a fortune?
Let's see what we can find on eBay:
We'll start with LG Dare: Phone with bright, 3-inch touch screen that provides direct access to its many features, including an HTML Web browser and a 3.1-megapixel camera with face recognition and autofocus. Enter text on a virtual keyboard or draw on the screen with your fingertip.
![]() NEW LG VX9700 DARE VERIZON MP3 VCAST CAMERA CELL PHONE US $241.95 |
![]() NEW LG Dare US $150.00 |
![]() Used Brand New LG Dare Verizon Wireless US $71.00 |
![]() New In Box Verizon LG 9700 Dare US $299.99 |
![]() Brand New Sealed In Verizon Wireless Box LG Dare VX9700 US $269.95 |
![]() NEW LG Dare VX9700 Verizon Cell Phone US $230.00 |
This is the first time I heard of Sennheiser MX W1 wireless headphones or earbuds. Do you think we can find these on eBay?
We checked out the for auctions but didn't find any, check back soon.
I sure don't mind to have a portable grill. According to Consumer Reports,Weber Q 200 396002 compact gas grill heats very evenly, turning out perfect pre-game bratwurst, hot dogs, and more, and it's equally capable at low-temperature cooking.
![]() NEW Weber Q 200 Portable Propane Grill 396002 Q200 US $148.00 |
![]() Weber 396002 Q 200 Portable Gas Grill NEW US $225.92 |
![]() NEW Weber Q 200 Portable Gas Barbeque Grill 396002 US $179.95 |
You better get your big screen plasma TV before holidays.Panasonic TH-50PZ800U 1080p set is Consumer Reports' pick for 2008. They say the THX setting provides theaterlike picture quality with vibrant colors, exquisite detail, and rich blacks.
![]() Panasonic TH 50PZ800U 50 Plasma HDTV 1080p Viera TV US $989.99 |
![]() PANASONIC TH 50PZ800U DIGITAL MAIN BOARD FOR PLASMA TV US $69.99 |
![]() Panasonic TH 50PZ800U Tilting Swiveling Wall Bracket US $88.00 |