Cheap shopper! (Computer Shopper)

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Product:	Computer Shopper
Date:	06/09/00 (35 review reads)
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Advantages: Lots of price lists and hardware reviews

Disadvantages: Takes itself too seriously

I must admit that I don't read this magazine very often, especially not for articles, you see Computer Shopper is a huge paper-weight like mag that features a great deal of space dedicate to new hardware, and even more space dedicated to adverts. To such an extent that if I'm every buying anything I go for Computer Shopper because there is also new price lists for all the major PC software and hardware distributors, and some for obscure firms too.

The actual reviews are a bit difficult to cope with, the entire magazine is reader friendly in that there is an e-mail address for each member of the Computer Shopper team, and you're constantly encouraged to write your views and opinions. But this magazine isn't for a novice, or even passive computer user, it's for the expert.

The articles are written with no holds barred jargon-full language that make reading about new graphics cards or modems a lot of hard work. There is a great JAVA section in which a new script is published and instructions on how to put it on to your website, again written with an expert user in mind.

Computer Shopper is a rare magazine that doesn't try ot dumb itself down or do a spread on anything to light hearted, they're not interested in trivial sites, which can sometimes be disappointing.

One thing I must note is that I've had a few phone calls from CS regarding subscription. At one time I did subscribe and found the service great, delivery on the day of release which must've really done my Postman's head in as he tries to shove it through my letterbox. There is a standard buy 12 months worth and only pay for 10 usually available. But like I said, I've had calls asking if I want to re-subscribe with a 'new' special offer.

A good magazine for anyone wanting to buy a PC, or anyone who has one and wants to upgrade.

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