Technology
Discussing the latest innovations in technologies has been a staple of the Internet community since the beginning. Consumer gadgetry, the automotive industry, the military, and the space agency are some of the many areas given geeky dissections in the Web's top science-and-technology blogs and magazines, read on for more technology resources on the Web.
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Tech product reviews
When shopping for the latest tech device, consulting expert product reviews is a great way to prepare for your purchase. Review sites are useful for users seeking information on specific products and for those just browsing for ideas. Online reviews are particularly handy because the flexibility of the Web allows them to include user-generated reviews and multimedia elements like photos and videos in addition to the standard expert commentary.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Tech magazines often have product review sections where staff writers or outside experts critique the latest consumer tech devices.
- Contrast the opinions from a few sites to get a broad perspective on an item before you buy.
- Learn what criteria each site uses to rate products by visiting their "About Us" page; keep in mind that some reviewers may be more "expert" than others.
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CNET reviews the spectrum of electronic gadgetry. In addition to personal computing devices, you'll find reviews of TVs, games, GPS receivers, and automobile accessories. For easy browsing, searched items can be sorted by name, price, rating, or review date. Reviews tend to be extremely thorough, beginning with a product's design and moving to the nitty-gritty details of its performance and technical specs. Some reviews include a CNET video feature. The "Where to Buy" section shows the price, shipping, and inventory details for each product at various online stores–a helpful tool for comparison shoppers.
PC Magazine has "lab-based comparative reviews" for an array of computer products and digital media. Scanners, keyboards, mice, data storage devices, servers, monitors, speakers, digital cameras: it's all here. Full reviews feature detailed summaries and photos. Their comparison charts are helpful for quickly comparing the specifications of similar products.
PC World provides regularly updated reviews that cover the gamut of personal electronic items. Reviews include detailed write-ups that outline overall quality, functionality, potential downsides, benefits, and price. This supplements a brief, quick-reference pro-con summary for those just browsing. Readers are given the option to view the PC World testing methods in order to know exactly what criteria was used in the review. The product ranking system allows for easy comparison of related products.
Wize is an easy-to-use review site that aggregates thousands of expert and user reviews from around the Web and distills them into a simple ranking for each product. Reviews cover a variety of products, including electronics, PCs, and home and garden supplies. The "About Us" section gives a good breakdown of their ranking strategy.
DigitalTrends has reviews, sneak peeks, editorials, news, and videos that aim to help consumers make more informed purchases of technology products. Their comprehensive reviews include overviews, price information, photos, specs, and general insights.
LaptopMag 's reviews aren't limited by the name. They cover a wide variety of products and services, offering insightful overviews, pro vs. con summaries, and "QuickSpecs" technical listings. A price comparison feature displays each product's cost at multiple online stores.
ZDNet , part of the CNET Network, is a clean, easy-to-navigate business technology site. It incorporates CNET reviews for personal computing, communications, and peripheral devices in a format that's a bit friendlier than its parent company.
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