PC World Magazine

Pros: Comprehensive, Easy-to-Read, Affordable!
Cons: None!

PC World is the perfect PC resource. Their knowledgeable staff of writers satisfy even the brightest of techies, and the entry-level consumer. From the best PC's to the newest gadgets, they've got it all. One of my favorite departments is Consumer...

Pros: Excellent article selection. Easy to understand.
Cons: Not cheap. Sometimes assumes you understand every term they use.

I currently subscribe to PC World and PC Magazine. PC World is the better of the two for most people in my opinion because it addresses subjects that appeals more to the home user and less to the technical wonks who like lots of numbers and articles...

Pros: Best computer magazine on the market.
Cons: Too many repetitive ads

I have subscribed to PC World for a number of years, and simply feel that it is the magazine to have, if you have anything to do with a computer. I also had subscribed to Windows magazine, and can see now why it is no longer published. PC World has...

Pros: Colorful, attractive, covers information for any level or knowledge of computers.
Cons: Sometimes the writers are a litter one sided.

This paper reviews 'PC World' January 2000 edition. This magazine is packed with computer tidbits for everyone. The following tidbits were (I felt) showed great interest: (1)page 153,The Survey 'Win A New PC!'; (2)page 25, Your Take on" Cheap...

Pros: Abundant Information
Cons: Far too many ads/inserts

I was a subscriber to PC magazine for quite some time.

Their User tips section has helped me out on more occasions than I care to admit (re. productivity apps). Their product reviews have also helped in determining the best upgrade route to...

Pros: Great ratings and evaluations - helpful suggestions.
Cons: I like everything about this magazine!

I began using an old laptop in 1984 and graduated to my first new PC in 1987. (A DELL Dimension 233). Now, running a DELL 8250 with 3 HDs and a full GB of DDRAM, I know a lot more than I once did - but one thing has not changed. That is, my need to know ...

Pros: rabbit cage liner
Cons: everything

About two years ago, I was introduced to this magazine, PC World, by my nephew's school fund raiser. I was very green at that time about the computer world, the products, hardware, software, ISP, etc... So I very foolishly prescribed to this magazine. Of...

Pros: useful
Cons: the web site has all the info the magazine does

Don't get me wrong I am not saying that I don't like this magazine I am going to say that they need to maybe withhold a little information on their web site. I can find the exact same information on the web site that I can in the magazine and not have to...

Pros: cheap and up to date
Cons: too many advertisements

PcWorld has had its nose in everything since they established. Known for there information on tips and cheats for computer and playstation games has now blossomed in every aspect of technology. Giving you the info of what you need to know. Pcworld is a...

Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing

PC World has to be THE best computer magazine. I have read plenty of computer magazines and this one is the best. I buy this magazine to keep me informed on the latest about computers. Each issue has a Best Buy section with the best computers to buy and...

Pros: Very informative
Cons: Just a tab bit costly

I love this magazine I think that it could be quite informative For someone with limit knowledge of computers but it does do the trick sometimes for experts sometimes too. It gives you all around issues like where can you get good support services as to...

Pros: Solid magazine
Cons: Doesn't differntiate itself from the rest of the pack

PC World is not a great standout in the industry, but it does do some solid reviews and has some good commentary. However, I seem to read a bit much as I can't really pin down one thing I like about it that would make it shine out from the competition....

Pros: For smarter people
Cons: Above my head

Have you looked at some of the articles in PC World lately?? I know there are probably some good magazines out there somewhere and I know PC world will be good after I learn more about what I am doing. Some of the internet magazines were written by...

Pros: Good source of information an to keep up on the computer age
Cons: a little expensive ; only comes once a month

This magazine is one of the best a computer consumer can invest in. It offers great reviews of software and keeps up with new ideas and concepts on the market. Although the subscription is a bit expensive , I think it is worth it. If you are not sure...

Pros: Thorough, well-written
Cons: Needs to stop weighting reviews in Dell's favor

I have subscribed to PC World magazine, off and on, for over 5 years. I have read virtually every computer magazine ever written (remember Compute's Gazette and Byte) and this is one of the best. The top three computer magazines for the computer user...