I stopped using consumer reports since the mid 80's, because they were warped on Japanese cars and want to find the most features for the least amount of money. The dual line phone and microwave I purchased based on their recommendations both broke 1 month after the warranty ran out. I no longer try to get the cheapest item with most features, I now look for quality items that are well made and last. So instead of Panasonic, Whirlpool, Dell, and GE person I became a Sony (trinitron tv days), Apple, Bosch, Amana kind of guy.
And I stopped reading CR.
And I stopped reading CR.