ConsumerSearch.com reviews hundreds of product reviews, analyzes them, distills the information shoppers need and recommends which products are the best. http://www.consumersearch.com/ ConsumerSearch, Inc. © 2008. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 09 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200 Fri, 09 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200 http://www.consumersearch.com/images/logo-feed.gif http://www.consumersearch.com/ Product Reviews by Consumer Search.com 144 37 304197http://www.feedburner.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with RojoSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesOur RSS feed includes summaries of our latest updates and new reports. In each category our editors search for the best reviews, rank them and analyze whether the experts agree or disagree. We then distill the results and decide which products are the best. Site owners: Syndicate ConsumerSearch.com product reviews on your site. In addition to this news feed, we also offer an extensive system of feeds per product category. For details: http://www.consumersearch.com/www/feedback.html We were surprised to find that in blind taste tests, reviewers more often preferred "light" varieties of microwave popcorn over butter-laden brands.<img src="http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~4/287042192" height="1" width="1"/> http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~3/287042192/ Fri, 09 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200 http://www.consumersearch.com/www/kitchen/microwave-popcorn/ http://www.consumersearch.com/www/kitchen/microwave-popcorn/ We found the largest number of reviews for Kodak's digital picture frames. However, while expert reviewers like Kodak's Wi-Fi-enabled frames, users report lots of difficulty with setup.<img src="http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~4/287042193" height="1" width="1"/> http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~3/287042193/ Fri, 09 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200 http://www.consumersearch.com/www/photo_and_video/digital-picture-frames/ http://www.consumersearch.com/www/photo_and_video/digital-picture-frames/ Reviews agree that the best elliptical trainers, if price is no object, come from Precor, which also makes elliptical machines for health clubs. However, for home use, the Sole E35 strikes an excellent balance between performance and price.<img src="http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~4/287042194" height="1" width="1"/> http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~3/287042194/ Fri, 09 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200 http://www.consumersearch.com/www/health_and_fitness/elliptical-trainers/ http://www.consumersearch.com/www/health_and_fitness/elliptical-trainers/ Reviews give top ranking to the self-propelled Honda HRX217K2HMA and Lawn-Boy Insight Platinum gas lawn mowers. Our report also covers gas-powered push mowers, corded and cordless electric mowers, as well as manual reel mowers.<img src="http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~4/287042195" height="1" width="1"/> http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~3/287042195/ Fri, 09 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200 http://www.consumersearch.com/www/lawn_and_garden/lawn-mower-reviews/ http://www.consumersearch.com/www/lawn_and_garden/lawn-mower-reviews/ While reviews say Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice-recognition software still has the edge, experts say that the new tools built into the Microsoft Vista operating system are almost as accurate and easy to use. If you don't plan to upgrade to Vista or buy a new Vista computer, Dragon is still your best bet.<img src="http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~4/287042196" height="1" width="1"/> http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~3/287042196/ Fri, 09 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200 http://www.consumersearch.com/www/software/voice-recognition-software/ http://www.consumersearch.com/www/software/voice-recognition-software/ According to experts, benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are the most effective over-the-counter treatments for acne. With 2% salicylic acid as its active ingredient, Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment tops experts' lists of recommendations for mild to moderate acne.<img src="http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~4/287042197" height="1" width="1"/> http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~3/287042197/ Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200 http://www.consumersearch.com/www/family/acne-treatments/ http://www.consumersearch.com/www/family/acne-treatments/ Despite the dozens of expensive eye creams on the market, experts say that most people don't need a separate moisturizer just for the eye area. The only people who might benefit from a specific eye cream are those with puffy eyes or dark under-eye circles, and even then, an eye cream won't eliminate those problems.<img src="http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~4/287042198" height="1" width="1"/> http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~3/287042198/ Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200 http://www.consumersearch.com/www/family/eye-cream/ http://www.consumersearch.com/www/family/eye-cream/ Reviews praise the comfort, durability and versatility of the Gregory Baltoro 70 (*est. $270), while the lighter Osprey Ariel 65 (*est. $240) wins top marks as a women's backpack. Several smaller, lighter and less expensive backpacks also get excellent reviews, including the "super-ultralight" Mountain Laurel Designs Prophet that weighs just six ounces.<img src="http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~4/287042200" height="1" width="1"/> http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~3/287042200/ Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200 http://www.consumersearch.com/www/sports_and_leisure/backpacks/ http://www.consumersearch.com/www/sports_and_leisure/backpacks/ In reviews, experts consistently top-rate binoculars in the $800 to $1,800 price range. Even so, most also agree that the difference between a $200 pair and a $500 is not as significant as the price gap would suggest. We found good reviews for models in the $100 to $250 range.<img src="http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~4/287042201" height="1" width="1"/> http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~3/287042201/ Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200 http://www.consumersearch.com/www/sports_and_leisure/binoculars/ http://www.consumersearch.com/www/sports_and_leisure/binoculars/ Cats are born meat eaters, which is why experts say the best cat food contains primarily meat, with as few fillers (such as grain) as possible. The highest-quality food is usually more expensive to start with, but since cats need and eat less of it, the cost gap between good and not-as-good choices is narrower than you might think in the long run.<img src="http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~4/287042202" height="1" width="1"/> http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~3/287042202/ Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200 http://www.consumersearch.com/www/family/cat-food/ http://www.consumersearch.com/www/family/cat-food/ If you use an automatic-drip coffee maker, an inexpensive blade grinder is fine. But if you're pickier about your coffee or own an espresso machine, coffee experts say you need a burr grinder, which can produce a finer, more consistent grind. The Capresso Infinity (*est. $90) is the best budget burr grinder for espresso machines, and it can do double duty as a grinder for auto-drip machines. If you want a finer, more even grind, you'll need something more expensive, but if you're not too picky, the Infinity is a great value.<img src="http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~4/287042203" height="1" width="1"/> http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~3/287042203/ Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200 http://www.consumersearch.com/www/kitchen/coffee-grinders/ http://www.consumersearch.com/www/kitchen/coffee-grinders/ In testing, reviewers prefer self-defrosting freezers over manual-defrost models, and upright freezers over chest freezers.<img src="http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~4/287042204" height="1" width="1"/> http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~3/287042204/ Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200 http://www.consumersearch.com/www/kitchen/freezer-reviews/ http://www.consumersearch.com/www/kitchen/freezer-reviews/ The current trend is toward lower-cut lightweight hiking shoes, even for backpacking. The Keen Targhee II Mid hiking shoes come just up to the ankle but are rated for loads up to 35 pounds. For heavier loads, the Kayland Vertigo High backpacking boots also use eVENT lining for excellent breathability.<img src="http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~4/287042205" height="1" width="1"/> http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~3/287042205/ Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200 http://www.consumersearch.com/www/sports_and_leisure/hiking-boots/ http://www.consumersearch.com/www/sports_and_leisure/hiking-boots/ In nearly every comparative review of webcams, editors give the edge to a model from Logitech. The Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 has the best image quality and overall performance. Logitech webcams are also among the most highly rated budget webcams and laptop web cameras.<img src="http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~4/287042206" height="1" width="1"/> http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~3/287042206/ Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200 http://www.consumersearch.com/www/computers/webcam-reviews/ http://www.consumersearch.com/www/computers/webcam-reviews/ Hand blenders (also called stick blenders or immersion blenders) can't totally replace a full-size blender, but they are great for pureeing soup and whisking salad dressings with less mess. In comparative reviews, both KitchenAid and Cuisinart hand blenders outperform those from Toastmaster and Dualit.<img src="http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~4/287042207" height="1" width="1"/> http://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~3/287042207/ Wed, 07 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200 http://www.consumersearch.com/www/kitchen/hand-blenders/ http://www.consumersearch.com/www/kitchen/hand-blenders/