Rolling Stone
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Founder and publisher Jann S. Wenner's brainchild remains the standard by which rock & roll magazines are measured, though even its most fervent boosters would concede there've been some growing pains for RS as it's strived to remain relevant through the decades. The erstwhile baby-boomer bible mixes fleshy covers of today's alluring celebs with coverage of graying rockers from the magazine's heyday. In addition to celebrity interviews, stalwart features such as CD reviews and Random Notes (the mag's long-running gossip section) provide familiar reading for older readers, as does the publication's superior political and cultural coverage. But the bulk of Rolling Stone's features are aimed at the younger pop-culture set. --Steven Stolder ... Read more

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Corporate magazines still suck
Rolling Stone hasn't been a credible music journal for at least 15 years, and that's being extremely kind.Rather they are a marketing outlet for the corporate sponsors of whatever music is being pushed at the moment.That's of course when they deign to write about music at all.There are far too many politically oriented articles from an upper middle class armchair liberal point of view to catagorize Rolling Stone as strictly a music magazine.And let's not mention the extremely annoying fashion layouts.RS is more of a lifestyle journal that panders to white and mostly liberal middle class tastes and culture.I don't care about the political bent of the magazine so much as I care about the pop garbage that Rolling Stone writes about.They almost without exception shill for the flavor of the month rather than write any responsible criticism.Occasionally the articles are informative, but for the most part Rolling Stone is an irrelevant device to generate advertising dollars.

You get what you pay for
Isn't it amazing that the cost of a Rolling Stone subscription is barely enough to cover the cost of postage?The magazine is mostly advertisements, and the rest of it isn't worth reading.I grew up on Rolling Stone, but have realized that if I want a decent music review about music I care about, I'll go to pitchforkmedia.com.Even SPIN is better than this crap.

RS: "Music Experts" who don't know CRAP about music.
Anyone who would consider putting a list of the 100 Greatest Artists ever without Pink Floyd, Queen, or Metallica has no knowledge of music whatsoever.

Also who the hell would put Kurt Cobain and Jack White on a list of the 100 greatest guitarists ever above Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads? Also not to mention that they didn't even include Slash or Malmsteem on the list.

This magazine makes me sick to the stomach. Basically all they do is praise artists who have good lyrics but crappy music, like Bob Dylan. They also need to get over their constant worship of U2, because even when they put out those 2 awful albums 'Zooropa' and 'Pop', they did nothing but praise them for their over-produced experimental crap.

And what can we say about their devotion towards 'The White Stripes' and 'The Strokes' and hail them as the BEST NEW THING, while we've been waiting for years for these people to make albums worth their praise. Yet, Rolling Stone rather ignores great new artists like Muse, Franz Ferdinand, and Keane.

I know you guys are probably potheads, but perhaps you should consider putting the hash pipe to the side and think about what you write because it's hurting the REAL ARTISTS. ... Read more

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The New Yorker
by Conde Nast Publications Inc.
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Founded in 1925, The New Yorker hardly changed for its first 60 years, both in its dry, type-heavy design and in its reputation as a writer's and reader's haven. In 1987 it was on only its second editor when management decided to shake things up. A rocky decade ensued, but The New Yorker is now back at the top of its game under David Remnick's editorship. Each issue offers commentaries and reporting on politics, culture, and events, with a focus that's both national and international; humor and cartoons; fiction and poetry; and reviews of books, movies, theater, music, art, and fashion. Several times a year special issues focus on a theme--music, fashion, business. The writing is mostly first-rate, frequently coming from top literary and journalistic talents. The New Yorker's weekly issues can seem overwhelming--so much good stuff to read, piling up so fast!--but it's as easy to dip in for a small snack as it is to wade in for a substantial meal. --Nicholas H. Allison ... Read more

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good magazine with sensible left of center views
New Yorker is one of the best magazines available in the US. It has a good mixture of articles on current events, culture, fiction, humor. And one shouln't forget those notorious cartoons. The lengths of the articles range from the very long to the very short, and should amply sustain one's weekly need for reading material.
Please be aware that all articles have a coat of liberal paint. But the New Yorker is probably the most sensible left of center media source in this country.

The Magazine to Impress Others that You'll Actually Like
I have been subscribing to the New Yorker for five years now, and it has been a very enlightening experience.The New Yorker does its part in covering big news stories, but it's not really a news magazine.The perspectives are unique (and admittedly lean to the left), and the kind you're not likely to get elsewhere.The authors use the first person because they tend to be part of the stories they're covering.Take Jon Lee Anderson, probably the most credible reporter covering the Middle East today.His "Letters From" various cities involve accounts of his meetings with locals and leaders.

Other segments are more like NPR stories--unique perspectives on largely uncovered topics that aren't time-sensitive.You'll get in-depth looks into developments in medicine, law, architecture, etc., that otherwise wouldn't get on your radar unless you were in that profession.And, the writers incorporate the "larger questions" in stories focused on recent events.Like Malcolm Gladwell's recent account of a playwright who plagiarized material from a former article written by him.He parlayed his personal struggle into a good summary of legal and ethical positions on the use or development of one person's idea by another.

I have grown to look forward to reading the Fiction selection each week.Sometimes I don't like the piece, but I enjoy getting the chance to read writers that I normally wouldn't and those that I normally would.

Additionally, the magazine has added more dedicated issues--most recently the "Food" issue, in addition to standbys like the "Style" and "Fiction" issues.I loved the "Food" issue, especially one writer's account of the search for truly authentic pasta that involved a work night in Mario Batali's kitchen and a trip to Italy.

I enjoy the balance of hard news, balanced interest stories, and arts that the New Yorker provides.I began my subscription to get a different perspective than what I got from local Southern news, and I keep it for the same reasons and many more.

This magazine is extremely left wing
I am a physician and purchased this to have a few magazines in my waiting room.I will not renew my subscription because this magazine has become so left wing.The covers and articles are too contriversial and one sided.I will continue with Smithsonian, Scientific American and People as my waiting room magazines.I was a bit surprised by how extremely left wing this magazine has become. ... Read more

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Outside
by Mariah Publications
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Image vs. Content
I'm not sure who's at the helm of this operation but I'd be willing to bet they don't get Outside too often. Not to be too cynical about it, but I just don't find this mag to be as USEFUL as it was before. If you like LOTS of articles on who the coolest extreme sports stars are, how they got their abs, and what gear they're wearing, subscribe NOW. The magazine looks amazing, the photography is top notch and they still manage to come up with a thorny article on the environment periodically. But for my money, it just feels like the editorial staff has been plucked from New York image mags that do one thing really well - SELL. I read National Geographic Adventure, and unlike Outside, I USE IT for information because it has CONTENT.

Informative Mag for the Adventurous
I've been a subscriber to Outside magazine for several years, and it seems to go through its ups and downs in terms of the strength of its editorial content, especially regarding the political side of environmentalism. It is still easily the most informative magazine out there for lovers of the outdoors, but just note that the focus is on active, not armchair, appreciation of nature. Beyond the occasionally great and always heavily knowledgeable product reviews, the key strength of this magazine is the well-written and strongly researched articles on outdoor issues of concern, not just in America but around the world. An outstanding recent example, among many, concerns the economics of environmentalism in the conservative Western U.S. This is the type of strong conservationist reporting that can usually only be found otherwise in books. Other more whimsical articles are just fun to read for those with off-kilter interests, such as recent pieces on urban rock climbing or sauna fanatics in Finland.

Many other articles could be classified more as travel/tourism than adventure, but the accompanying photography is always top-notch, and the editors have a knack for finding out-of-the-way hidden treasures around the world that are ripe for discovery by the adventurous. (But on the other hand, the magazine could be faulted for contributing to the recent trend of hyping previously unknown outdoor paradises that have since become crowded, such as Molly Sods Wilderness in West Virginia.)Personally, I would like to see a little less focus on expensive vacations that extreme sports fanatics can take in hard-to-reach nations, and more on what folks with more realistic means (and amounts of free time) can do in humble parks and forests near home. But despite its habit of losing its focus at times, I will continue to be a fan of Outside for years to come, and might just travel to some of those hyped exotic adventure locations. [~doomsdayer520~]

It serves its purpose!
For the guy that loves the outdoors and all the wonders that it provides, "Outside" is the magazine for him.Filled with straightforward info on travel, workout and health tips, and those little gadgets that make outdoor activities easier to tackle, this publication hits the nail on the head.

I would've never discovered it if it hadn't been offered as a one of the perks for renewing my subscription with a magazine readers' service, and for that, I am grateful. ... Read more

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Cigar Aficionado
by M Shanken Communications Inc
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Unlike most of its counterparts in the men's magazine ranks, Cigar Aficionado targets a classier, more cultivated man, the guy who'd rather smoke a Montecristo and savor the indulgence of a cherry-red '65 Mustang convertible than read about what Hollywood stars have to say while they eat lunch. It's the mature man's Esquire, a magazine that's more interested in yachts, rum, and golf than it is in this season's new fashions. As the name suggests, at the heart of the magazine is the cigar, with articles investigating everything from California smoking laws to Cuban politics. It's true that you don't have to smoke cigars to enjoy Cigar Aficionado, but Cigar Aficionado is a magazine that will try its very hardest to get you to enjoy cigars. --Jon Groebner ... Read more

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"If I cannot smoke cigars in heaven, I shall not go!"
I have been smoking cigars for 2 years now and I have no regrets, well actually just one, not subscribing to the Cigar Aficionado magazine earlier. This magazine will make you into a true cigar smoker just after reading one article. For those people who are thinking about making cigars their new hobby then go out and buy this magazine as you will be extremely appreciative in the end. Well, I'm off now to enjoy my Montecristo No. 4 cigar, so long.

A great book for a man to read on a sunday
This magizinewith a cigar on a sunday afternoon by the pool,is one of those great delights. I look foward to esspically when then newest issue comes out .This mag is always filled with intersting facts and arcticles, and just plain cool stuff to read about .I would remcomend anybody read this magazine even if your are not a smoker .

Great man's mag!
Great mag!
So many of the mags for men just don't cut it with me.Think they are aimed at the 16-20 age group which I left a long time ago.
I have had many subcriptions to various mags over the years and this is one of the few that I still have even though I seldom smoke cigars anymore. ... Read more

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Wired
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Lots of Flash, No Bang.
Wired purports to be a cutting edge high tech magazine. In fact, it is little more than a Nerd's version of People magazine, with a lot of short, unconnected articles purporting to offer inside information from the tech community. It is most likely to be of interest to Gamers (and has lots of ads addressed to that crowd).

The best thing about it is its (expensive) graphics, but that doesn't justify wasting your time or money on it.

BEWARE OF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION
I got a letter from a collecting agency stating WIRED hired them "to write you as to why payment has not been made as of this letter date." The letter ends in a bold, italicized threat:

"This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose."

I never subscribed to this magazine yet I got this letter. I called the handy number right at the top of the "bill" and I was forwarded to a recording with the following instructions:

press "1" to make payment
press "2" if already paid
press "3" never received subscription
press "4" never renewed subsciption
press "5" never ordered subscription


I pressed 5, and that was that. Talk about a low way to get subscribers. This is bottom feeding. Magazines used to offer you incentives. Now they threaten to louse up your credit rating.

Anyway, I am writing this to inform and warn existing and future subscribers about this magazine. Based on the options given above, not only "non-subscribers" like me get a letter from a collecting agency to subscribe to this magazine, but also existing subscribers who did not renew their subscriptions.

I think this is taking guerilla marketing a bit too far - not only are you being billed for something you didn't order, but they're skipping right over you and sending your name directly to a collection agency.

The Dark Side Of Wired
I was a Wired subscriber for 2 years but later on decided not to continue with the subscription. I wish it was that easy! They sent me a couple issues after the subscription ended (without any approval!) and then started to bomb with those endless mail reminders like "we still didn't get your payment, please don't forget" and "we want you not to miss any of our great issues". Sure thing, I ignored them but now they forwarded my info to some collecting agency which threatens me and asks to pay the subscriprion fee plus late fees plus collection fees.

The magazine itself is okay though. I quite understand this review is basically not what people write about things but anyway. I just wanted to address this information to whoever might be interested in it. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Computers & Internet    2. Internet    3. Business    4. Technology   

Alternative Press Magazine
by Alternative Press Magazine, Inc.
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do not subscribe to magazines through amazon.
I subscribed on august 27th. My magazine did not show up for six months! I emailed them to ask what the hell. Six months, come on. I was refunded to dollars. I finally recieved my first issue. Its been more than a month since then and i have yet to recieve my second. When people i know who subscribed from ap, have gotten their magazines. This is absurd, i'm cancelling my order.

sort of alternative press
Yes, I do read Alternative Press, or parts of it anyway. To their credit they do cover some great alternative bands and their new "unsigned band of the month" feature is pretty cool, but sadly the cover stories are usually misguided pieces about the likes of Good Charlotte or Yellowcard. Their bizarre marriage of punk/indie and uber-mainstream pop-punk make for a painful experience. The new "Big Takeover" issue speaks volumes of the diversity of their readership: Good Charlotte was in the top 5 for both the "Artist that I wish would Die" and "Artist with the Most Integrity" categories.

In short AP consistently makes me hate them by covering some of the crappiest, least alternative bands out their, but they draw me back in by putting the words "motion", "city", and "soundtrack" together on a regular basis.

Try a different magazine.
I used to really like "Alternative Press", but lately I have been incredibly irritated by it. A lot of the magazine has turned into fashion tips for how to be more hardcore. The magazine tries to have "shock value", I think, but being increasingly geared to younger people with gross taste in music, it's not shocking, its annoying.

Also, every month, the magazine has some column where they basically trash classic bands, like ELO and such. I find this ridicuous, considering the kind of junk they put in their magazine, and this particular column really irks me.

However, I do listen to some of the bands which they feature in their magazine, and I like to read the CD reviews and lists of CDs to be released. This does not save the magazine from being awful, though.

So, whatever your taste in music is, this magazine will most likely annoy you. Spare yourself the headache. ... Read more

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GQ
by Conde Nast Publications Inc.
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The "GQ look" is synonymous with classic cool and sophistication, and despite a recent outburst of trendy magazines (think Maxim and FHM) vying for the attention of young professional males, the steeped-in-tradition monthly GQ carries on without missing a beat. Yes, there's more décolletage gracing the cover than there used to be, but GQ continues to supply enough cultural commentary, celebrity profiles, features, and style guides to keep the modern man in touch with what's going on in the world from month to month.

GQ's ideal reader is probably one who actually might be able to afford any of the high-end suits, shoes, and watches featured among the countless ads packed between the covers. Though the average reader might enjoy scanning a fashion spread about steakhouses entitled "How to Dress for a Porterhouse" and reading articles like "50 Ways to Blow Your Bonus," it's unlikely that such folly holds much practical advice. Literary editor Walter Kirn keeps short fiction on display, and Alan Richman's writing on food and dining out is always entertaining, even when he comes across as borderline cranky. Two regular Q&A features, "The Style Guy" and "Dr. Sooth," run the gamut from when it's appropriate to wear a straw hat to problems in the bedroom.
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Lost it's way, another also ran.
I first subscribed to GQ when it was still a quarterly...an issue only every 3 months.Back then it was primarily a men's fashion magazine.It was sophisticated, useful and classy filled with clothing men could actually wear and practical grooming tips, trends and style.I suppose in many ways it resembled a Ralph Lauren print ad. Now fashion is relegated to a few pages in the back of the magazine with men wearing things they seem to have found at a local flea market.Nothing seems to fit properly, patterns - plaids - stripes...anything goes.It resembles homeless couture.Odds and ends that nobody should actually wear.Sure the world has changed.But fashion, good taste, and quality are timeless despite tweaking and contemporary preferences.The editors may feel that grunge, hopeless edginess for it's own sake and adolescent sloppiness sell issues.But they might be surprised that there's a huge pent up demand for sophistication and real style, both formal and relaxed.I hope someone else picks up the torch.

The Magazine For Men Of Class
If you're tired of seeing the baggy jeans, XXXL T-shirts, Nike sneakers, and trashy photos that degrade women then GQ is up your alley. The quintessential read for the sophisticated man, GQ never fails to impress me with their class for the everyday man.The magazine includes columns about news, entertainment, high class (not always meaning expensive, but suitably fit) fashion, and even features ficitonal stories from both up and coming to well established authors. If your a person who wants to dress and act like an all around well put together man, then GQ is the perfect read for you.

Actually about 2 1/2 stars
The style in this magazine is incredible; it's expensive and very fashionable, with the occasional cheap item to cater to the peasant reader (i.e., everyone).

That said, the magazine is rife with flaws.Snobbish east-coast writing, awful music that is lauded for no reason other than its anonymity, still worse book reviews of Norman Mailer-style authors, shrill articles by naive hacks, and so on.

The clothes are great, but buy with caution. ... Read more

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Scientific American
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For working scientists, especially in high-tech fields, there are only a few crucial nonjournal periodicals to pore over faithfully, and Scientific American is one of them--its timely and technical features on everything from paleoarchaeology to neural nets set it apart from popular science magazines like Discover. Scientific American emphasizes a wide variety of emerging technologies, giving scientists a chance to keep up in an increasingly specialized professional world. Innovative and controversial developments such as gene patenting and the latest from the unified field gurus are front and center in every issue. It's not all business, though--regular features like Michael Shermer's "Skeptic" column, enticing book reviews, brain-busting puzzles, and James Burke's intellectual-historical meanderings add browsability to this enduring magazine, in business reporting the frontiers of scientific exploration for more than 150 years. --Therese Littleton ... Read more

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A shell of its former self
Not what it used to be. Since the 80's changes in the magazine occurredthatcaused it to be "dumbed down" perhaps in a misguided attempt to appeal to a larger readership. Some of the articles are still good but the magazine just does not have the quality it once had.

Great for the General Reader
I enjoy reading as widely as I possibly can. SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN by subscription is available at such a low cost that a general reader who knows just how good this publication is, can indulge in this magazine for a fraction of the cost at the news-stand.
All of the articles are detailed and substantial without being puerile. In fact, they provide an excellent source of understanding, and they can be collected, simply because very little of this dates in any real sense. The information may be superceded, but it allows a great view of the state of any particular Science topic, and doubles as both a topical magazine with up to date material, and an excellent referencemagazine thatyou can keep for an indefinite period of time.
Highly recommended for the educated Lay-person who enjoys such authors as Stephen Jay Gould, et al.

Doesn't Dumb Down The Articles
This magazine brings the reader high quality articles in science and technology. A good science education is needed to be able to read and understand the articles. The articles are not dumbed down for a more general reader. Hence, the articles are very interesting to the more knowledgeable reader. This is the best broad-based science and technology magazine and has been for many years. ... Read more

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Popular Science
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What a BLAST !!!
Okay, I've read the other reviews that call this publication shallow, lacking in depth, geared toward young teenagers, etc.I guess if you are looking for twenty page, in-depth technical articles that delve into every minute neutron of a particular subject, then yes, this publication might not be what you're looking for.

But, if you're a regular, average, ordinary guy like me (who would not understand those deep, brainy articles anyway) and you are looking for an entertaining, informative view onto what's new and what's cool, I think you'll be pleased.Very pleased!

Take, for example, a couple of recent issues (see the date of when this review was written).Last month was focused on the future of personal aviation and the people behind the effort to make personal flight more available and affordable, and about the aircrafts they are inventing.Fascinating!Now, can I run out and build myself a prototype after reading the articles?Ummm, no.Do I know a whole lot more about an incredibly fun subject then I did before?Yes!

This month's issue focuses on similar theme: The future of personal space travel and the idea of a space-hotel.When you're done reading it will you be able to build a rocket and fly to the moon?Of course not.But it's informative and educational to the exact level I would want it to be... just enough to make me aware, enlightened, and entertained.

So to all the non-nerds, non-rocket scientists, and non-brainiacs who want a scientific publication by the people, for the people, I think your yearly subscription money will be well spent.

Enjoy!

I hope the car companies are getting paid...
About half of every issue of this magazine is devoted to glowing articles about new car models and other commercially-available gadgets.
When I subscribed, I hoped to be kept abreast of new discoveries and theories in science, as well as their practical applications. I was disappointed. Perhaps I'll try Scientific American next.

better than a comic book, I guess
When I was a teenager <cough>, I liked this magazine.But over the years I've become really disappointed in the thin gimicky style.Lots of hype and filler, and not much meat.These types of magazines tend to carry numb-brained scare-and-fantasy oriented titles like "Will Einstein's theories cause lethal tidal waves?!?" and "Nanotechnology's promise of immortality".<sigh>.Discover magazine and Scientific American are better, but only slightly.I'm much more impressed with Science magazine.
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Popular Mechanics
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With plenty of features on the latest high-tech cars, tools, sports gear, and military developments, Popular Mechanics is the source for discriminating gadget heads. Full-page ads for spark plugs, extrastrong glues, and manly cigarettes fuel the magazine's testosterone engine, and many of the how-to articles are designed to help today's male achieve maximum speed, efficiency, and style in his leisure activities. In-depth articles on the history of the baseball glove, comparison tests of mulching mowers, and a list of the cables you'll need to build a home network join brief news bites covering science, outdoors, and home improvement. With a copy of Popular Mechanics and a fat wallet, you could be the alpha male you've always wanted to be! --Therese Littleton ... Read more

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best magizine ever
This is the best magazine ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gives lots of detail and has awsome articals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Too many hand gun ads for me...
I received a subscription for Christmas last year as it seemed like a pretty broad based magazine with lots of good articles on a variety of topics.And that is absolutely true - however, I ultimately cancelled due to the number of advertisements for hand guns. Call me what you will (and yes, I'm from that bastion of liberalism, Massachusetts) but I could not support a periodical that advertises these items. Just my own personal feelings on this matter.

The Jack-of-All-Trades Magazine
Popular Mechanics is a Jack-of-All-Trades Magazine.I have been an avid reader since high school picking up every other issue or so at local newsstands.I only recently finally got smart and picked up a subscription.For the price you can't go wrong.PM is filled with informative articles on everything ranging from new technology, world events, woodworking tips, car care, automotive design, and computers.PM does not delve to deep into any particular subject, rather it gives you a broad view of all of them.

In each issue your likely to find tips on how to change and fix a flat tire on your car, plans on how to build wood furniture, reviews on new cars, and reports on upcoming technology.The articles are always interesting and provide enough information to let you do a little more digging if the subject matter sparks your interest.Jay Leno even writes an automotive section that is always enjoyable to read.

The product reviews are informative and have helped me with numerous purchases ranging from new cars, snow blowers, power tools, dirt bikes and the like.I would recommend this magazine to anyone interested in any of the mentioned subjects but can't afford 40 different subscriptions to cover them all. ... Read more

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Maximum PC - Non-disk version
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Designed for the rabid PC hobbyist, Maximum PC brings tons of news and reviews written in an irreverent, edgy style. Full disclosure is the modus operandi here, and there's an almost overwhelming amount of tech specs and features for each product that's discussed, tweaked, stretched, shaken, and stirred. Whether you want to upgrade your CPU or compare the newest motherboards and graphics cards, Maximum PC is a great resource for all your PC computing needs.--Michael Lewis ... Read more

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Great, fun magazine... but has delivery issues.
This magazine definitely has a different feel from magazines such as "PC Magazine" or "PC World", two other computing magazines I subscribe to.While those magazines have more business-ish or home-office tones, this magazine is more for the pc enthusiast who wants a kick-a**, screaming fast gaming machine and the latest, fastest hardware. Articles include topics such as hardware reviews, reviews of dvd and cd-ripping plus other multimedia activities, and altering your pc with such activities as paint jobs, water cooling, and overclocking.The last page is dedicated to creative and original pc modifications done by real readers. The magazine is definitely a fun read, plus the subscription price is excellent.

However, in three years, I've never missed an issue of PCWorld or PCMag -- but right now I'm missing my an issue of Maximum PC for the 4th time! They always offer to extend my subscription when I report this, but it's still really annoying that I either now have to go buy an issue on the newstands or miss out on an issue. (Maybe I keep missing issues of this magazine and not others because people prefer to steal this one from my mail -- who knows??)

The Car & Driver of Computer Magazines
I have been a subscriber to PC magazine for over ten years and watched in dismay as slowly but surely the magazine has become painfully boring.Max PC may not have the erudite vocabulary, it may not have the latest outlook or word-processing tips, but it has FUN.The joy of doing something faster and better is back.I read Max PC and it takes me back to the seventies when computing power hitherto available only to businesses started to leak down to the public.

Most of the other magazines have lost the hardware angle completely.Max PC is for those who take pride in the hardware.Forget the corporate drones who are forced to review the best mini-mouse for cramming work in coach class--instead, read about how to make a PC case shine like a Ferrari.Learn how to overclock a processor with liquid cooling (who would have thought?).It is simply fascinating and has taken me back to the days when new developments were fast and furious.Worth every penny--heck, I may even get back into computer games.

Excellent magazine,but with flaws...
This is an excellent magazine! For cutting edge computer products and components,you cant find a better resource than Maximun PC.The one drawback to Maximun PC is that ,often,the products they review are high-end products that are typically priced out of the average readers range.The review are insightful,but the magazine would be alot better if they spent more time detailing products in the mid-price range.Its still a very good resource,and very informative! Definately the best computer magazine I know of. ... Read more

Asin: B00005N7P0
Subjects:  1. Computers & Technology    2. Computers    3. Mathematics, Computer Science    4. Computers & Internet   

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Great Value for the Time and Money
Ever wished you could keep up with all the amazing advances happening in science, but you don't have several hours a week to read scientific journals and scour university websites?Then this is the magazine for you.

Thoughtful, insightful articles distill the latest developments down into language you can easily understand, but without pandering or patronizing.You can easily get through your weekly dose in 1 to 1.5 hours.I highly recommend this magazine, and at less then a dollar a week, it's a steal.

Good if you can get it
but if they don't send you the magazine, then there are no way that you can contact the publisher about it.
I didn't get the magazine after about first four issues.
First, I didn't notice that I wasn't receiving my issues, but after three months, I found out and tried to contact the publisher about it.
They don't have e-mail to contact them, but only automated phone number.
If you call there and waste about 5 minutes to reach section "I didn't get my last issue", then you get about $.60 refund.
No further explanation or guaranty my next issues.
and I'm still not getting any issues.
If you go to ripoff website, you can find the publisher was registered as ripoff company.

Pithy, pertinent, and inclusive
This weekly, readable science magazine runs about ten pages per issue and covers the widest range of topics. There are usually two feature articles and then some updates and tidbits. The writing is targeted for a lay audience but it is not dumbed down and, being so short and to the point, it lacks any of the fluff of thicker, glossier magazines. ... Read more

Asin: B00006AMT6
Sales Rank: 241