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Consumer Reports' best buys in electronics
Consumer Reports' December issue could be helpful if you're shopping for electronics this holiday season.
The magazine rates the best TVs, digital cameras, PCs, music players, printers and Blu-Ray players.
It also ranks the best electronics stores.
In the LCD category of 52 to 55 inches, the Toshiba Regza (55ZV65OU) was a Consumer Reports "Best Buy." (Starting around $1,500.)
Regarding digital cameras, the Kodak EasyShare C160 (around $80), and EasyShare M320 (around $100) were best buys.
In the 14 to 16-inch laptop category, Dell's Inspiron (1545-012B) was a best buy. (Around $500).
Regaring Blu-Ray players, the Magnavox (NB530MGX) was a best buy. (Around $125.)
Regarding the best walk-in stores (versus online), Apple, which opened a store in Greensboro in February, ranked the highest among those in the Triad at number 2, behind stores described as "independent."
Number 3? Costco.
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