Conversations from: November 2011

This week in comments – DVDs, bananas and being throttled

Is it right that a loophole's been closed that may put an end to cheap DVDs? Should it be easier to calculate the cost of a banana or see exactly what broadband speed we're getting? Here's what you've been saying… (this week in comments...)

Free insulation offers – is there a catch?

With temperatures dropping, most of us have started turning the heat up. But half of that heat could be escaping through your home's walls and roof. Energy suppliers are offering free insulation - so what’s the catch? (more about free insulation...)

Are you glad to see airport X-rays restricted in the EU?

Airports have been banned from installing full-body X-ray scanners by the European Commission due to health and safety reasons. Do you want to see the back of body scanners, or do you prefer them to a pat-down? (more about airport body scanners...)

£500m bonuses to RBS bankers but 1m customers penalised

Last week, RBS announced that it will pay around £500 million in bonuses to its staff this year. But with 1 million basic bank account holders restricted from withdrawing cash, isn't it time to review these payouts? (more about bankers' bonuses...)

Beans, ground or capsules: what kind of coffee person are you?

Hands up if you need a coffee to kick-start the day? If instant coffee fills you with fear, then how do you get your caffeine fix? We take a look at the tampers, grinders and convenient capsule makers – which do you prefer? (more about making the perfect coffee...)

Why’s it so hard to work out the cost of a banana?

Seven mini bananas will cost you 99p for the bunch (or 14.1p each). Loose bananas cost 68p per kg. From this information, can you work out what’s cheapest to buy? Welcome to world of confusing supermarket unit pricing. (more about confusing unit pricing...)

Is your broadband speed being ‘throttled’?

The German research group Max Planck Institute reckons broadband speed 'throttling' is more prevalent in Britain than anywhere else in Europe. Is this another sign that Britain's broadband is lagging behind? (more about broadband throttling...)

You say: buying plants online is too problematic

If I ordered a toaster online, I’d be a bit surprised if I received a breadmaker. But it seems that when it comes to buying plants online, it’s commonplace to receive the wrong product – that’s if you get it at all. (more about buying plants online...)

Why aren’t high street banks giving better advice?

Our latest investigation into the investment advice given by high street banks and building societies has uncovered widespread failings. Have you been given risky financial advice in your local bank branch? (more about financial advise...)

The hidden costs of cut-price supermarket TVs

Supermarkets are growing their market share of television sales as more of us buy cheap tellies. But even though you might be bagging a bargain, your TV's poor energy efficiency could burn money in the long run. (more about cheap TVs and energy...)

Why I shouldn’t think twice about budget champagne

Call me a snob, but when I have the great and good round for a glass of Christmas bubbly, I think twice before uncorking supermarket fizz. Yet, our latest taste test found you don’t need to pay top prices for champagne. (more on Christmas champagne...)

Does your favourite retailer repay your loyalty?

We’ve been analysing reward credit cards ready for Christmas and have uncovered some real turkeys hidden inside the credit crackers. Have you been disappointed with your reward credit card? (more about reward credit cards...)

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