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- 2005.03.16
Test exposes exaggerated claims in performance and substantial variations in energy efficiency of dehumidifiers - CHOICE # 341
The Consumer Council has questioned the basis on which manufacturers of dehumidifiers used to measure the capacity of their products. The concern is that, in an actual operation, they do not remove the moisture in the air as fast and effective as the...
- 2005.03.16
Unplug your printer and take note of the high cost of ink - CHOICE# 341
The next time when you have no immediate use of your all-in-one printer, don't just switch it off or put it on standby. Unplug the device from the power supply altogether. This advice from the Consumer Council followed a test on 13 models of these...
- 2005.03.16
Vital consumer guidance on 3G mobile service and cordless phones - CHOICE # 341
The present-day consumer has no escape from being instantly connected to anywhere in the outside world - even in the privacy of your own home. You may shut off the mobile phone, but the cordless phones are there to ensure that you are not caught...
- 2005.03.16
基因改造食物应附上标签保障消费者－《选择》月刊第341期
Genetically modified foods are fast on the growth despite global concerns over their safety and environmental impact. Here are some statistics put forward by the Consumers International (CI) : In 2004, some 81 million hectares were planted in GM...
- 2005.03.15
Businesses pledge support for Good Corporate Citizenship
The Consumer Council has issued a Good Corporate Citizen's Guide in a drive to promote industry self-regulation, corporate quality and consumer confidence. Officiating the launch of the Good Corporate Citizen's Guide today (March 15) was the...
- 2005.02.15
Car makers and motorists urged to jointly promote pedestrian safety - CHOICE # 340
Pedestrian protection in car design is seriously lagging behind the continuing improvements in occupant safety in recent years. This is clearly evident as indicated in the latest of crash tests on motor vehicles which the Consumer Council...
- 2005.02.15
CHOICE # 340
Survey finds "a lot" of salt in snacks and cereals Is countertop water filter really necessary and how does one choose Protect your computer with the right anti-virus and firewall software Thermometers: not all models are totally accurate Car makers...
- 2005.02.15
Digital cameras update - CHOICE # 340
In this update were published the test results of 24 new models comprising one digital SLR and the others compact camera type, and ranging in price from $1,480 to $13,680. The output resolution of the samples ranged from 3.0 to 8.2 mega pixels, with...