MISCELLANEOUS: General Information and Services

Compare Net Free. Before you make a major purchase or buy consumer goods, check out the world's largest buyer's guide at CompareNet. This site is the easiest way to research products and services. Get free side-by-side comparisons on everything from cars and trucks to software, home electronics, computer peripherals, audio gear, appliances, and more. All makes and models. No specific product reviews nor locator function. Sets various cookies but will work if you reject them.
Consumer Reports A helpful "Feature Report" on each category is free, specific product info by subscription at $25 per year or $2.95 for one month access. Overview of a wide range of product categories. Details product features and provides test data, reviews, and recommendations for specific products. Info limited to products tested by Consumers Union.
Sharp Shopper Guide to 4,000 electronic products: home and car audio, cell phones, video and home theater. Background info, explanation of features, and product comparison. Store locator by zip code. Lacks product review and specific prices. Will only work if you permit cookies to be set.
E-Town Guide to purchasing by product category, selection of wanted features, but no side-by-side comparison. Appears to be under development as of Dec. '97.
Largest online shop for CD's
Amazon--most books in print in English
ADP AutoConnect--car info, services, etc.
ValueStar consumer report re. SF Bay Area businesses
Consumers Checkbook Best Bay Area bargains.