Re: [H] Consumer reports smokes crack

[Anthony Q. Martin]

I never trust them for anything computer or HT (electroncis) related. I 
trust them for lawnmovers, cars, and other housewhole stuff.

Thane Sherrington wrote:
In the latest Consumer Reports here in Canada, they have a blurb on 
"The hidden costs of a new laptop" - "Don't for get to add in the 
prices of a padded carrying case ($50 and up), extra battery 
($100-$200), spare power adapter ($80 and up) and usb mouse ($30.)  
Your laptop's price tag often does not include these essential extras."

Well of course it doesn't.  They aren't essential - other than 
possibly the case.  The extra battery could be useful in some unusual 
circumstances, and I guess one could use an spare power adapter if one 
lost the original, but a mouse?  Come on.  Plus a USB mouse can be had 
as cheaply as $20.

I've used a laptop as my primary computer for about three years and 
all I have from this list of "essentials" is a carrying case ($30.)  
I'm not trusting Consumer Reports anymore when it comes to making 
purchases.

T