Can anyone recommend a computer magazine

Rik · May 16, 2007, 13:03:11

I'm getting a bit bored with PC Pro and looking for a replacement. Recommendations anyone?

Gramps · May 16, 2007, 13:29:10

Hi Rik, I subscribe to Computeractive which I find interesting for my level of PC knowledge.8)

Rik · May 16, 2007, 13:30:01

Thanks, Wilf.

Rik · May 16, 2007, 14:51:18

Talking of PC Pro, I just got the July edition. These cover dates are getting plain daft!

Anyway, Watchdog actually criticised Evesham - I nearly choked on my sandwich!

RobMc · May 16, 2007, 18:08:35

LOL, when I read that I was expecting to see your name at the end of the article. I think Evesham got off lightly in the case they covered in the magazine. By the way I used to subscribe to Personal Computer World (PCW) but it was so similar to PCPro it wasn't sensible to subscribe to both at the same time.

Rob.

Rik · May 16, 2007, 18:13:18

Quote from: RobMc on May 16, 2007, 18:08:35
I think Evesham got off lightly in the case they covered in the magazine.

I think they got off very lightly, Rob, the repaired machine wasn't 'fit for purpose' as originally sold. It did highlight how bad Evesham can be, though.

I used to take PCW years go, but moved on. Itchy feet are upon me once more.

D-Dan · May 16, 2007, 20:10:06

I have to say that I've finally settled on Micro Mart. No dodgy coverdisks, a fraction of the price (£1.99), weekly instead of monthly, and generally a good variety of interesting articles, not to mention that it's largely OS independant, catering for Windows, Linux, Amiga, C64, Mac etc.

Oh, and one of their writers hates Norton, which IMHO shows damn good judgement

Rik · May 16, 2007, 20:13:45

Quote from: D-Dan on May 16, 2007, 20:10:06
Oh, and one of their writers hates Norton, which IMHO shows damn good judgement

How true.

Thanks...

mrapoc · May 16, 2007, 20:55:13

custompc is interesting at first..until you realise most reviews are almost prechosen...a bit too comercial for me

Rik · May 17, 2007, 00:12:55

That's the problem I'm finding with all the mags these days, they have more attention on their advertisers than their readers.

rgt247 · May 17, 2007, 00:36:12

Hi
Have a look at WebUser mag. I think its worth a look. I have subscribed to PcPro from Issue 11.

Rik · May 17, 2007, 00:38:25

Are you finding PC Pro is 'dropping off' a bit, or is just my jaundiced eye?

rgt247 · May 17, 2007, 00:41:47

I think its changed Editors recently (past year) I find it still ok. A list is useful.

Rik · May 17, 2007, 00:43:31

Even the A list seems to have gone off to me, some of their choices I would definitely disagree with, Mesh computers for example. They obviously don't look in the Mesh users forum.

rgt247 · May 17, 2007, 00:51:24

I would not buy from Mesh. I have good mate that built my PC. I just paid for it!!

Now out of date (compard to your new one)

Rik · May 17, 2007, 00:58:12

My new one is but a twinkle in the eye of a Scan technician as yet.

Lance · May 17, 2007, 09:10:44

I have mixed opinions on their A-list. Some of it, like the digital camaras and DVD writer, I agree with. When it comes to the actual complete systems, it's clear Evesham pay plenty of advertsing!

Rik · May 17, 2007, 09:13:32

You forgot Mesh, Lance.

zimmerframe · May 22, 2007, 08:04:37

I've been with PCPro since issue 12 and still enjoy its more serious and informative approach. I also subscribe to Custom PC and have done since issue 1. Its a bit more lighthearted but is still fairly informative in its revues and tutorials.

Scott · May 22, 2007, 13:34:18

Quote from: Rik on May 16, 2007, 13:03:11
I'm getting a bit bored with PC Pro and looking for a replacement. Recommendations anyone?

I know what you mean Rik...think they've freshened up the lead writers line-up a few months back and Dick Pountain and Jon Honeyball are my first articles read every month...frankly I've just not found anything on the subject that does it better.

Re: the A-List...it was this that caused my laptop SNAFU so no comment on that. Never ever, ever take one observation as gospel, even from a source you thought you trusted ! Lesson learned !

Lance · May 22, 2007, 13:38:46

Quote from: Scott on May 22, 2007, 13:34:18
Dick Pountain and Jon Honeyball are my first articles read every month...frankly I've just not found anything on the subject that does it better.

I have to agree 100% with that!

Rik · May 22, 2007, 14:01:01

Quote from: Scott on May 22, 2007, 13:34:18
I know what you mean Rik...think they've freshened up the lead writers line-up a few months back and Dick Pountain and Jon Honeyball are my first articles read every month...frankly I've just not found anything on the subject that does it better.

There I have to agree.

QuoteRe: the A-List...it was this that caused my laptop SNAFU so no comment on that. Never ever, ever take one observation as gospel, even from a source you thought you trusted ! Lesson learned !

There I have to agree!

If it's not Evesham it's Mesh!!