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- 2005.05.14
Concern raised over effectiveness of ultrasonic devices against mosquitoes - CHOICE # 343
Are ultrasonic mosquito repellent devices as effective as their manufacturers claim? The Consumer Council has probed into the claims made by manufacturers of these devices that they can repel biting mosquitoes effectively. These products are designed...
- 2005.05.14
Council unveils findings of latest supermarket price survey -CHOICE # 343
The aggregate average price of a basket of 180 items of commodities sold in supermarkets fell by a slight 0.2% in 2004, closely in line with the Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 0.4% for the year. This price drop was shown conclusively in the...
- 2005.05.14
Hair removal products: hairless but not painless - CHOICE # 343
Getting rid of unwanted hair for the women is probably just as arduous and painful a task as having it put back for the balding men. But fortunately for the former, there are proven hair removal products aplenty on the market to help you perform the...
- 2005.05.14
Valuable guidance for the would-be DVD/CD Shoppers - CHOICE # 343
There is more to it than meets the eye. That is clearly the case with shopping for blank new DVD discs. The Consumer Council has released the results of a test that promises to help solve consumer disappointment that a seemingly flawless DVD may...
- 2005.04.15
Beware of the potential pitfalls in bundled telecoms services -CHOICE # 342
The sales practice of bundling telecoms and broadcasting services such as broadband internet, residential telephone, pay TV, and IDD into promotional packages have given cause to many a consumer complaint. Bundled sales by telecoms operators are...
- 2005.04.15
CHOICE # 342
First-ever test on coffeemakers points consumers to quality and value Joint test puts to rest concern over industrial-grade salt sold for human consumption Misconception and variances uncovered in test on air purifiers Switch off TV completely every...
- 2005.04.15
Consumer advice on continuing education - CHOICE # 342
Contemplating continuing education and applying for funding assistance? The Consumer Council has this advice for the prospective consumers. First and foremost, check whether the course or programme intended falls in the scope of one of the public...
- 2005.04.15
First-ever test on coffee makers points consumers to quality and value - CHOICE # 342
Are domestic espresso (Italian-style coffee) machines strictly for the free-spending connoisseurs? Some coffeemakers are by no means inexpensive. But a Consumer Council test, in association with the International Consumer Research and Testing (ICRT),...