Conversations from: April 2011

Have we really drawn a line under long bank queues?

Our latest bank research reveals surprisingly short queues in branches – does this match the experience at your branch, or do you beg to differ? Is it time to re-assess the stereotypical image of branch banking? (more about bank queues...)

How can we crack the problem of Easter egg packaging?

Be honest – how much waste have your Easter eggs created today? It's easy to get lured by the big boxes, but they contribute to thousands of tonnes of waste every year, so shouldn't we be finding fuss-free treats? (more about Easter egg packaging...)

Do rechargeable batteries always outlast disposables?

Our latest tests have found that the best rechargeable batteries will outlast alkaline disposables in high-drain appliances, like children's toys, but is there still a place for both types in the battery market? (more about rechargeable batteries...)

Netbooks belong in the technology junkyard

OK, netbooks are cheap and portable and the all-day battery life is nice, but that's all they have going for them. They're slow, have rubbish screens and there are better and cheaper alternatives to be had. (more about the demise of netbooks...)

Come on, own up – have you still got your heating on?

The last week or so has been scorching. But while many people are removing clothes and turning up air conditioning in offices, why do some still have their central heating turned on at home? (more about central heating in April...)

Let’s not be forced into a DAB radio switchover

FM doesn’t have room for new radio stations and transmitting on both DAB and FM costs broadcasters more. Fine, but this isn't reason enough for us to fork out hundreds of pounds to replace all our FM sets. (more about the DAB radio switchover...)

Apple’s iPhone is tracking you. Yes, you should be worried

Unless you've already switched off for Easter, it will have been hard to miss this week's revelation that iPhones and 3G iPads have been keeping a record of their users' movements. (more about iPhone tracking...)

The Convo top ten – the early edition

It's nearly Easter, so we're publishing our round-up early this week. Dive in for a taste of this week's stories, from investigations into care homes and supermarket packaging to opinions on ebook piracy and Spotify. (this week's top ten...)

Are wine clubs to your taste or a load of plonk?

With the help of thousands of Which? members we’ve glugged our way through gallons of plonk to compare wine clubs. They can be quite the investment, so if you’ve joined one, did you think it was worth it? (more about wine clubs...)

Over £1,000 to use your tablet abroad? You must be joking

Just bought yourself an iPad 2? Want to use it abroad this Easter? You might be shocked by how much it could cost. We’ve discovered that data roaming can be 1,000 times more than equivalent internet use in the UK! (more about tablet data roaming charges...)

Why isn’t it easier to claim rail fare compensation?

If your train’s late, you might think it’s simply the length of the delay that matters when claiming compensation. You’d be wrong. No wonder many of us are confused about what we’re entitled to when our trains get delayed. (more about rail fare compensation...)

Is this the last call for budget airlines?

Hidden surcharges, like airport taxes, are finally making their way into the upfront cost of flights. But without £5 tickets in their box of tricks, does this signal the end for budget airlines? (more about budget airlines...)

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