- Effectiveness of health foods is not a matter of concern to some users
- A word of caution on use of over-the-counter tooth whitening products
- Inkjet vs laser: in contest for consumer choice
- The secret to sparkling clean dishwashing by automatic washer
- Safety first in use of fuel-saving cooking devices
Other highlights in this August (346) issue of CHOICE:
Projectors - In the test, nine models were assessed and compared for image quality (45%), ease of use (25%), environmental assessment and safety (15%), versatility (15%). The top performer (priced at $31,980) achieved 4? stars on a 5-star scale in overall score. Five others were awarded 4 stars in overall score; two had 3? stars; and one (priced at $9,380) had the least of only 3 stars. No safety hazard was found in the insulation strength test.
Smartphones with PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) functionality - Included in the test were 14 smartphones (priced from $2,480 to $5,698) running different operating systems (such as Symbian, Windows Smartphone, Palm OS, Linux or propriatory systems). Tests were performed on the three main applications for general PDA users: contact management, schedule and email. The ease of installation and documentation, data synchronization with computer, ease of modifying data were compared. The samples performed quite differently in different applications. Users are advised to choose carefully to meet their own specific requirements.
Chairing the press conference today (August 15) on the publication of CHOICE issue number 346 is Dr. Matthew NG, Chairman of Publicity and Community Relations Committee of the Consumer Council.
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