398 Top products

Call them the Best of Consumer Reports: 398 products among the thousands our experts rated this year that passed our tests with flying colors. All products in this report are Recommended; many are top values as well. Prices were current when this section was prepared, though they often drop as newer models are introduced—a further bargain for you.

The best choices range from top-rated large screen LCD TVs, like the $2,000 Toshiba Regza 55Z650U to smoothtop electric ranges, such as the $800 GE JB700DN.

In addition to such home appliance stars, you can find great recommendations for smaller purchases like subcompact digital cameras, including the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Elph for $200.

All of the products undergo weeks of testing in our laboratories. For example, small kitchen appliances have to chop, knead and grind their way to excellence. Among the top performers in our Ratings: the $90 Oster Counterforms BVLBO7-L blender and the Cuisinart DLC-2011BCN food processor.

We also have the latest models of laptops, desktops and tiny netbooks, as well as GPS devices, cell phones, smart phones and sewing machines.

Many of these products are under continuous testing in our labs, so check back frequently for updates.