Maximum PC (2-year)

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MAXIMUM PC is the ultimate upgrade for the savvy PC owners. Every month, the magazine is packed with breaking news, tons of tips & techniques, and the most in-depth reviews anywhere.

Product Description

MAXIMUM PC is the ultimate upgrade for the savvy PC owners. Every month, the magazine is packed with breaking news, tons of tips & techniques, and the most in-depth reviews anywhere.

Product Details

• Format: Magazine
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Publisher: Future US, Inc.
• ASIN: B000OYCLHM
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (191 customer reviews)
This magazine subscription is provided by Future US, Inc.

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158 of 164 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A magazine for the true PC enthusiast, April 8, 2002

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Mark P "markmarkmarkmark" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Maximum PC (1-year) (Magazine)

This is without a doubt my favorite computer-related magazine. While many of the well-known players in this field (especially the ones with "PC" in their name) have dedicated increasing portions of their magazines to business-related topics, Maximum PC has stayed true to the cause of helping the individual home enthusiast or expert get the most from his machine. If you want to read about B2B apps, corporate firewalls, or XML, look elsewhere, but if you want comprehensive reviews of the latest hardware and software written for people who don't need a tutorial to rename a file on their PC or insert a chart into an Excel file, look no further.

If you're the sort of person who builds his own machine or is thinking of doing so, Maximum PC will likely prove itself useful to you. Likewise for those planning to do their own hardware upgrades. And if you're like me and just like to stay aware of and knowledgeable about current products and technologies then this is still an excellent and informative read.

To be fair, there are a few features that may be displeasing to some readers. The writing is occasionally glib with a tendency towards sophomoric humor. There's also a fair amount of focus on gaming, particularly 3D gaming technology. And the overriding theme of much of the magazine is maximizing the speed, power, and coolness of your machine. To me these aren't negative qualities, but this may not be of interest to some users.

All in all this is still my favorite magazine and the one I most look forward to receiving each month. I have no plans to end my subscription.

67 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome magazine!, January 7, 2002

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D. Hunter - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Maximum PC (1-year) (Magazine)

Okay, if you're a hardware power-junkie, this is your mag. Max PC rips on those who disappoint (should have seen the slamming report on K-mart's "Blue-light special" PC awhile back) and give out the coveted Kick-a** award to only those deserving few. It covers specialized PC modifications (Specialty paint jobs, lights, windows, panels, conversions, etc), hardware issues, love/hate issues with new PCs and products on the market and so much more!

This magazine is also a lot more easy-going on a language level than a lot of other PC magazines. They don't say things "We believe this to be an inferior product". They say "This thing sucks!". It makes it a little easier to read than the standard, overly serious PC-mag.

Also, once a year, the folks at Max PC put together the ultimate PC of the year. This is a PC builder's midnight fantasy full of the latest (most expensive) hardware. Then they give you a run-down on it's scores.

I've recommended this mag to everyone I know who is even slightly interested in computers.

They've also saved me much headaches (and a lot of cash) from their "Watchdog" column, which monitors a vendor's customer service, and/or financial problems with refunds/ returns or patches.

I'd say get signed up, this mag is worth the cash!

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Surprise!, November 6, 2003

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Bruce in California (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maximum PC (1-year) (Magazine)

MaximumPC wasn't my choice. It was sent to me uninvited to complete a subscription I had for a magazine that went defunct. On top of that, I have only a passing interest in PC's; I am certainly not a technician, nor am I an avid gamer. To complete the disconnect, I am 59 years old. With that background, you might be surprised to learn that I look forward to receiving each issue. So was I.
It's hard to put a finger on what makes this magazine so appealing to someone like me. First I like the style. Other reviewrs have described it as edgy, but I think of it as fun and accessible. I have ever read any other PC book or magazine that I would describe as anything even close to fun, but this one definately is. Secondly, it has fascinating hardware articles that are incredibly clear and understandable. I have learned more about video cards, memory types, and processors than I ever thought I would want to learn, all while being entertained. I have to admit that the article on building your own super PC made me want to do just that, although I would opt for the budget version, which they also included in the article. Finally, the software reviews are first class, honest, and hardhitting. They are written by avid, unabashed gamers, and they are not shy about calling a toad a toad. I have used their reviews to buy christmas and birthday gifts and have never been disappointed.
This magazine is one of those rare combinations of information and entertainment. I read it cover to cover each month, usually smiling most of the way. Needless to say, I renewed my subscription.