I think Consumer Reports magazine did a review of various portable generators a while ago. Info should be available at your local ibrary. tro

For some pretty good information about choosing a generator take a look at www.nooutage.com It has numerous area that can help you. My wife and I have recently been looking at buying one and have done some research on it. If you 'search' the net, you'd find even more. One thing I will caution about....make sure you take into account the SURGE Wattage needed to start things like central AC/ Well pump etc.