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Video: Consumer Reports' Preview Of The Kindle Fire

By Chris Morran on September 28, 2011 3:30 PM 72 Comments

As you probably already know, earlier today Amazon announced the launch of the $199 Kindle Fire tablet. Consumer Reports Electronics Editor Paul Reynolds has had the chance to get a brief look at the device and has filed this video report with his initial impressions. More »

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Meet Your New $5 Bill

By Carey Alexander on March 15, 2008 1:34 PM 112 Comments

—>If you liked Harold And The Purple Crayon, boy are you going to love the new $5 bill. Lincoln's last stand after the penny will inherit the same counterfeiting countermeasures found on more valuable bills, and will come bruised with a large purple five "to help those with visual impairments distinguish the denomination.' That's right, never again will you confuse a $5 bill for a $50 bill. More »