AyaHu, If someone is thinking about purchasing a product and finds that on Cnet its an Editors pick but has over 100 user reviews with an average of 2 stars, don't you think that might be a red flag? What the editors have to say doesnt have near the weight as what the ppl that own the product have to say about it. Now if you are saying that the users get cash n snatch for their reviews then please post Cnets Phone # because Ive posted reviews and I want the honeys and some money!
Consumer Reports is independent, buys all the products they review, and gives unbiased truthful reviews of those products. Googling on the net will give you sites that may be payed to advertise or less that truthful sites populated with users that have something to gain in selling a product or service, kinda like this one.
But for you pretty AyaHu I will adjusted my advise:
Do your homework. That is an expensive piece of consumer electronics you are thinking about buying. Before you do, check out the reviews on Cnet.com They have USER reviews that can be very helpful. Spend a few bucks and join consumer reports for a month and see what they have to say about the item you are thinking of buying. Read the reviews on Amazon, they can be very helpful. And if you are thinking about buying a PSC don't listen to what the sales staff say. Go in before and ask if you can have a copy to read at home. If they say no that should tell you something. Read and understand the Contract before you buy. It is a contract and is there to protect them not you. Can live with the terms? Do a BBB and Consumer Affairs search for the company you are buying from to see if ppl have had problem after the sale. If after all this you feel you need the PSC then get it. If you don't then don't let the sales staff talk you into buying one. If you do you will regret it.
PS. Somewhere in this topic i read about free laptops. You would think Fry's would insist on a CC and valid Drivers license for their loaners?