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Maximum PC (1-year) | 
| Publisher: Future US, Inc.
Category: Magazine
List Price: $107.88
Buy New: $14.95
as of 9/9/2010 22:24 CDT details
You Save: $92.93 (86%)
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  134 reviews
Sales Rank: 152
Format: Magazine Subscription, Print
Type: Consumer magazine
Subscription Issues: 12
Subscription Length: 12 Months
Issues Per Year: 12
First Issue Lead Time: 6-10 Weeks
ASIN: B00005N7P0
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Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 3 months
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Amazon.com Review
Designed for the rabid PC hobbyist, Maximum PC brings tons of news and reviews written in an irreverent, edgy style. Full disclosure is the modus operandi here, and there's an almost overwhelming amount of tech specs and features for each product that's discussed, tweaked, stretched, shaken, and stirred. Whether you want to upgrade your CPU or compare the newest motherboards and graphics cards, Maximum PC is a great resource for all your PC computing needs. --Michael Lewis
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.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 134
 maximumPC sub September 5, 2010
Allan Trzcinski
just got my frist iss-u -nice reviews and product previews on PC's and other PC related items - got the mag in the past - and it's still good today - i would order it for the lates updates on the computer world out there
A Hot Rod Magazine For Computers September 5, 2010
Finepoint (Los Angeles, CA United States)
Like a hot rod magazine is not for every car owner, this magazine is mainly for people on the cutting-edge of PC computer performance, or who enjoy being a spectator to it (essentially, computer drag races - I'm in this latter class.) It's well laid-out and fun to read. I recommend it - you'll always learn something.
I love Maximum PC August 27, 2010
Jonathan Chang
I love this magazine and couldn't see myself not subscribing. Great deal through Amazon too. I love Gordan too. Probably because he's Asian and we Asians have to stick together!
 It Is A Good Magazine, But They Have Sly Renewal Practices. August 20, 2010
montecarlo
Hi! This is a good magazine. I will cut to the chase about why I subscribe to it and the reason why most everyone else out there does too - it's those program CD-ROMs that include a ton of things that you can use that are mostly all free. Yah, I can go out and find them myself instead of having the CD-ROM at your disposal, but often you do not know what you are looking for when you search online for a solution or program... ... or your search engine overlooks a program(s) out there that you want. There are tons of handy and very useful tools and utilities on them. It saves me a lot of work searching. This is the plus.
Now, the magazine articles are okay. Lately, I have found that they are discussing issues not of importance to me. I am seeing more ads in them than the older issues that had better old core help providing assistance with common programs users have and solutions to common issues. Once in a while I find in an issue an article I like that serves some use, but it is now hit or miss. It used to be that EVERY issue had some practical assistance I could use. Again, the reason that I subscribe is those CD-ROMs, I will not lie here.
Now, the latest issue I am having with them is there subscription renewal service after you have had them for one year (or more) and they tell you that you need to renew when you haven't finished receiving all your paid subscription issues. They tell you that you HAVE received (in my case) all 12 issues when I have only received 10 to date. They state that they expect to receive you payment for renewal when you haven't finished your first year subscription service. NOW, WAIT A MINUTE HERE! I still have 2 issues before my current subscription is done. I believe that I will pay them when my renewal is done. After I receive my last two (2) issues for this subscription period, them I will pay to renew for the next subscription period. The reason why I do not pay in advance is I will get short changed and it makes it very difficult to correct this issue at a later date. I had an issue with this and I need it resolved, so I contacted their customer service department via e-mail. They replied back to me promptly. They stated that my last two issues were in the mailing process and my current subscription period will expire in November 2010 which is correct. I agree when it will expire. We are on the same page here. However, "when payment is received, service will continue through the October 2010 issue." Now, this is B.S. They are holding back on my last 2 issues that I paid for until they receive my payment. What if I did NOT want to renew this magazine? Does this mean I do not get my last 2 issues (Oct. & Nov. 2010) that I paid for? This is not fair business practices!!! They are still obligated to still send me my last 2 issues regardless if I renew or not. I am a little angered here. Yes, I like the magazine for obvious reasons and I will renew; but this is not fair at all! This is some deceptive marking trick to keep you subscribed and keep you paying to receive all your issues you already paid for!
Good Mag, Good Perspective August 1, 2010
Thomas A. Seitz (Boston, MA)
I have been a subscriber for years, and consider the $10/year a no-brainer. Some issues are great, some are mediocre. But the info on real and unbiased tests of antivirus, or how-to's for bios settings alone make it worth the price of admission. Note that this subscription does not give you the CD's - that is just fine with me, I can get to the info via the website, or that big electronic thingee called the internet, and prefer not having a bunch of discs laying around. The magazine does tend to shift around a bit, and it looks like editors are chosen by dartboard, but the one consistent thing about the mag is its unabashed love for the PC platform, and unapologetic demand for the "best". Sometimes you will agree, sometimes it will tick you off (sorry AMD fanboys, right now Intel is simply a better CPU).
Is this the only mag on PC stuff? nope! Is it the best? Maybe. But I can tell you that it is the magazine I most look forward to each month.
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