Consumer Reports helps the reader navigate the fast-changing home computer marketplace with its buying wisdom and incomparable brand-name ratings. Includes a Glossary of home technology terms and ratings of top e-commerce sites.
From cars to cell phones to washing machines, this book presents the most objective information available to the American consumer. Ratings, charts, & indices.
Whether readers are looking to purchase a new computer or upgrade current systems, this guide can help make the right choice for both needs and budgets. It covers printers, monitors, hard drives, modems and more.
Gives a step by step approach to information synthesis (which it defines as a systematic review of research) using a number of examples using different types of data.
If you are in the market for just about anything, from a new coffeemaker to a new computer to a new car - The "Consumer Reports" Buying Guide 2008 is your one-stop portable reference source for making intelligent, money saving purchases for all home buying needs. Consumer Reports has done the homework for you by testing hundreds of brand-name products to come up with the Best Buys for 2008, along with the best buying advice on the market. If you have asked yourself -- "Is this the right product for me? Will I get my money's worth in this product? Which brand is the best for me?" -- let Consumer Reports expert buying advice and Ratings steer you in the right direction. "Consumer Reports" Buying Guide 2008 tells you what manufacturers "can't "tell you - based on a full year's worth of Consumer Reports testing. This compact reference guide contains over 900 brand-name product ratings along with invaluable information on what products are available, important features, latest trends and expert advice on: Home office equipmentDigital cameras and camcordersHome entertainmentCellular PhonesHome and yard productsGas grillsAir conditionersKitchen appliancesBath and Laundry productsVacuum cleaners and washing machinesCars, minivans, pickups and SUV's...And so much more! From refrigerators to home theater systems, mattresses to microwave ovens, "Consumer Reports Buying Guide 2008" will make you a smarter shopper, and will ultimately pay off in valuable product knowledge, time saved, and perhaps money saved too!
Presents a collection of reviews, ratings, and advice on a wide range of consumer products, including electronics, air conditioners, cell phones, automobiles, dryers, home theaters, and more.
The purpose of this book is to provide a complete guide on how to successfully implement digital photography in the fields of law enforcement and government. It discusses the careful considerations that must be taken when using digital photography in such fields. It also examines a number of types of equipment that need to be included in a digital system. The ideas found within the book are organized into detailed sections, each explaining an important concept pertaining to digital technology. Other specific issues are explored, such as an ideal photography/videography workstation, an ideal laptop computer for digital photography/videography, legal ramifications, implementation for long-term compatibility, digital photography versus traditional photography, digital equipment suitable for photographic imaging use, video and surveillance, and photographic enhancement versus alteration versus manipulation. The high quality of digital photography is also clearly illustrated in four figures displayed throughout the book. The book will not only be a beneficial tool when learning about digital photography, but also a valuable reference when implementing it.