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100 top products.(COVER STORY)(Product/service evaluation)

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| November 01, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2008 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

DURING THE FIRST YEAR, our testers have measured, driven, pounded, poked, pushed, pulled, and rated thousands of products, whose overall scores have ranged from an abysmal 8 (for a radon-detection kit) to a near-perfect 99 (for a Lexus). This special report describes products from the top end of that range-100 standouts in cameras, cars, and dozens of other categories. We've included many products that not only perform well but also offer great value (more than a dozen are CR Best Buys). You'll also discover fun details from our labs, plus tips about reliable brands. All of our winners are still being sold, and their prices are up to date.

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