There is a lot of choice these days, but this can be a good thing as well as bad.  We read customer reviews where possible, they can be very helpful.  You can soon tell if a customer is just being picky or if the item really has any disadvantages, and can then make a more informed decision.

With cameras, I simply tell my husband I'd like a new one - he knows more about them than I do, and can pick one that is Vamo-proof.