Consumer Reports comes out with updated Microwave Guide

The Kenmore 6633, photograph by Michael Smith

Much information from the new Microwave Guide can be found online at the Consumer Reports website, but the charts themselves are only for subscribers or in the print magazine.  Grab a copy of the February 2009 issue if you’re thinking about getting a new microwave.

Speed is being joined by smarts as the big brands heat up their microwave oven lines. Many now have sensors that automate cooking for more than just popcorn. Sales-hungry manufacturers are also adding convection cooking and other features aimed at homeowners who want a second oven without having to remodel.

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