Tag Archive | "tested"

The Slow-Cooker Showdown: Gallery

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

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The Slow-Cooker Showdown: Gallery

For making fall-off-the-bone midwinter meals, nothing beats a slow cooker — but not all crocks are created equal. We had down-home chef Rick Widmayer of Portland's acclaimed Screen Door restaurant find the best.

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The Best Snowshoes for Powder and Ice: Gallery

Monday, February 6, 2012

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The Best Snowshoes for Powder and Ice: Gallery

Better bindings and lighter materials have made snowshoes more fun and fuss-free than ever.

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Tested: Bike Locks

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

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Tested: Bike Locks

We tested the five strongest locks we could find, judging them on security, usability, and theft insurance — the maximum amount a lock company will reimburse you if its lock fails.

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Tested: Computer Speakers

Friday, February 20, 2009

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Tested: Computer Speakers

Thanks to the digital revolution, computer speakers have gone from beep-booping afterthoughts to breeding grounds for innovation, with companies working hard to pull big sound from small packages. We hit play on iTunes and tested five of the newest systems.

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Tested: LCD TVs

Thursday, October 9, 2008

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Tested: LCD TVs

Filmmaker DJ Caruso reviews five new flat-panel televisions, analyzing their picture quality, sound, and ease of use to tell us which deserve a starring role in your living room.

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Tested: Running Shoes

Thursday, October 9, 2008

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Tested: Running Shoes

We tested 14 of the latest running shoes to separate manufacturer’s hype from real-world performance. Here are our nine favorites.

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Tested: Universal Remotes

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

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Tested: Universal Remotes

We went channel surfing with four intelligent universal remotes to find out which provide enough convenience to justify the expense.

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