Best Computer Magazine??

[JetJock]

I just came across http://www.magazinepricesearch.com and I wanted to know what computer magazines people recommend. Preferably something more suited towards advanced computer users.

Thanks,
JJ

P.S. Sorry if some feel this is off topic. - It fits in better in General Hardware, than the Off Topic forum

 

[Challenger]

I like Maximum PC the best and ten whichever one has the least amuond of ads per article

 

[pyrojunkie]

I liked Maximum PC, but then thought the issues were getting too thin. I started to get CPU a.k.a. Computer Power User magazine instead. No regrets as its a much thicker magazine with few ads and more stories than Maximum PC.

 

[MedicBob]

CPU and Max PC. Both are very good IMHO.

 

[CZroe]

Anand is in CPU (I cheat and read off the news stand ) but I subscribe to Maximum PC & PC Magazine (You'd be surprised what the rest miss)

 

[MemberSince97]

Computer Power User

 

[slicksilver]

Anandtech Today at the Forums

 

[Sid59]

i like CPU but can't find a good deal on it. Currently get PC MAG, PC World and MaximumPC and MacADDICT free. i don't even own a mac.

 

[Wingznut]

Originally posted by: MedicBob
CPU and Max PC. Both are very good IMHO.

 

[wetcat007]

Originally posted by: Sid59
i like CPU but can't find a good deal on it. Currently get PC MAG, PC World and MaximumPC and MacADDICT free. i don't even own a mac.

LMAO MacAddict just becuz it's free that's classic.

PC World imo is a rather worthless magizine, they had an article about how having the cover off on ur PC while it's running will kill it.

MaxPC and CPU are both very good magizines.

 

[amorse2183]

i always liked the computer shopper....especially when it was just HUGE

 

[BudAshes]

Originally posted by: amorse2183
i always liked the computer shopper....especially when it was just HUGE

Lol i remember when they used to send those monsters to my house every month for some reason. We had a mac at the time too and we certainly never signed up for it.

 

[CZroe]

Originally posted by: wetcat007

Originally posted by: Sid59
i like CPU but can't find a good deal on it. Currently get PC MAG, PC World and MaximumPC and MacADDICT free. i don't even own a mac.

LMAO MacAddict just becuz it's free that's classic.

PC World imo is a rather worthless magizine, they had an article about how having the cover off on ur PC while it's running will kill it.

MaxPC and CPU are both very good magizines.

Ditto. I was gonna mention how much PC World sucked. Also for the trash: Smart Computing (Formerly PC Novice) and ComputerUser (Formerly Computer User and ComputerCurrents)

 

[PhaZe]

Maximum pc.

Minimum BS. but yea they have been a little thinner lately.

 

[kennyG]

Maximum pc...Da Best in the WEST

 

[Slogun]

CPU - if you want to actually learn something.

 

[josedawg]

Originally posted by: Wingznut

Originally posted by: MedicBob
CPU and Max PC. Both are very good IMHO.

My MaxPC subscription just ran out and I'm too poor to renew it =/
I like CPU because they have writers who are actually well known and knowledgable (Anand, Kyle, CmdrTaco, the DirectX guy forgot his name)
I occassionally read WIRED because its the only tech mag my school's library subscribes to (I've requested them getting CPU or MaxPC). It's ok, but unless its really cheap, I wouldnt get it.

Stick with MaximumPC and CPU.

 

[JetJock]

I think at $5 a year, I may have to go with Maximum PC.

Thanks!

JJ

 

[GonzoDaGr8]

Maximum PC...

 

[corkyg]

Maximum PC, PC Mag, and lastly - PC World. Max PC is getting thinner - it is often written in a very juvenile style and very flip. The new, downsized Shopper is pretty good.

 

[erikistired]

maxPC stopped being good when it stopped being called boot. cpu is good stuff tho.

 

[Remedy]

Originally posted by: PhaZe
Maximum pc.

Minimum BS. but yea they have been a little thinner lately.

Maximum BS, MinimumPC, Middle finger attitude.

 

[CZroe]

Originally posted by: ReMeDy{WcS}

Originally posted by: PhaZe
Maximum pc.

Minimum BS. but yea they have been a little thinner lately.

Maximum BS, MinimumPC, Middle finger attitude.

Yet no other print magazine matches it's PC enthusiast appeal. PC Magazine refuses to call a video card anything but a "video subsystem" and CPU magazine has too many "well-known idiots" contributing. Someone actually gave WeatherBug, which is SPYWARE, a good review (Yeah, "Power User" indeed

)!!!