a slight obsession

I must admit that I am ever so slightly obsessed with Consumer Reports. It isn’t enough to know that a friend has some such electronic device and really likes it or some car dealer says I’m getting that car I have my eye on at a steal. I must—MUST—have the unbiased opinion of the good-hearted people at ole’ Consumer Reports who care enough about me to painstakingly rake each piece of equipment—each new vehicle, each herbal supplement or dieting technique, etc—over the proverbial coals. Because THEY approach every object or theory they test with the thought, “Hmmm, how can I break this?” I love that! I need information set before me in practical terms that I can understand. Yeah, Dell’s probably gonna tell me I need the computer with the most memory and gadgets, but Consumer Report’s gonna tell me that, if all I’m doing is word processing and surfing the net, I can get by with something much less expensive--and they'll actually give me tips on what to buy. And friends can tell me the same thing—and of course I will take their cherished advice into consideration—but I’m probably gonna go with whatever my ole’ pal CR says because, as we’ve already discussed, they’ve done their best to ruin whatever they’re testing so they know quality when they see it! As I plan to be making a few rather large purchases in the weeks to come, I will keep you updated on what my research uncovers and what CR says! I know you’re all waiting with baited breath!