title: disappointed

text: I just received my last issue of Lucky.  Towards the beginning of this issue, there is a full page ad from Diesel.  It is a ridiculous ad - one of the reasons I am not renewing my subscription.  I have two daughters, 13 and 10 years old.  The ad depicts a young woman taking a picture of her private areas with a lion looking on and says something about "smart has the brains, but stupid has the balls".  I can't believe the message we are sending to young girls with ads like this.  Even though, my one little subscription probably won't make a difference, I am going to try to make a stand and not renew.  I also won't be buying any Diesel products!


title: I LOVE THIS MAGAZINE!

text: This is the best shopping and style magazine EVER! PERIOD! I'm serious, the pages are completely FILLED with tips on how to wear type s of clothes or patterns, how to find something that flatters you, places to go to find designer items for 1/4 of the cost. Few ads, lots of editorial reviews and suggestions, I love getting this magazine.


title: I Love This Magazine!

text: This magazine single-handedly taught me how to dress with style- and believe me- that's no small feat. I love how Lucky shows  how to put pieces together to look fabulous without mindlessly following the crowd. If that's all I had interest in, then I could've simply bought the Lucky shopping guide book.  But their reviews of up and coming clothing and jewelry designers, hair, makeup, home decor, and the "How I'm Wired" sections keep me coming back to the magazine.  Plus the Lucky Breaks are awesome.  My only complaint is the average price of their featured raved-about items.  What Lucky is for me is a fantastic template for fashion and style that I can use to find similar items at cheaper prices in stores like H&M, Target, etc.  It's so worth the $12/year, and I look anxiously at the beginning of each month for its arrival in my mailbox.


title: Lucky = Junk Mail

text: This is definitely the worst magazine I've ever "read." I give the postmod quotes to "read" because there's absolutely nothing in this magazine to read. Unless you count ad copy. 90% of the clothing and stuff they highlight is insanely expensive. Need help selecting a $300 skirt? Then 1) this is the mag for you and 2) you're kind of pathetic. I got a free 1-year subscription so at least I didn't pay for it.


title: One of the better US fashion mags

text: I've been a Lucky subscriber for years.  What appealed to me in the beginning still holds true today: Fashion trends translated into wearable looks, a focus on emerging designers and lesser known labels, a range of items presented in terms of affordability, and an appealing page layout that maximizes content.  You won't find page after page of ads in Lucky.  The articles fashion focused - no delving in personal matters or politics, it's just fashion.  It's also a great resource for new online retailers and promo codes.  Highly recommend Lucky.  I hope it's always this spot on when it comes being what a shopper wants.


title: THE ONLY fashion magazine you need

text: LUCKY leaves out snobby reviews and goings-on of the wealthy and<br />focuses on the average American woman with the average American bank account.  Instead of seeing outrageous runway fashions you'll never be able to afford or have an occasion to wear, you see pages and pages of beautiful clothes that you can actually afford and tells you where to find them.  The best ideas are here for reviving your old wardrobe with the best choices of today's fashions.  This is a must buy!


title: Four Stars

text: Good magazine to read for ideas and then throw away.


title: Getting Better

text:
I agree with some of what all the other reviewers have stated.  I, too, am a Texas native who has subscribed for nearly 15 years (and read my father's for 10 years before that) and have seen the mag's quality ebb and flo.  As copyKat states, the magazine doesn't seem to know who its target audience is (i.e. upscale, politically savvy, middle-or-the-road, city dweller/suburban, etc.)  The political and investigatory writing is still top-notch.  This state has a lot of problems and the magazine does not try to simply gloss them over.  However, some (ok, many) of the 'fluff' pieces leave me wondering why they were included in the first place.  Like ducksquat, I also dislike having to stop an article in mid-paragraph to hunt down the continuation on page 97.
I travel throughout the state and appreciate the restaurant reviews and cultural 'to-do' lists.  I also enjoy the mix of current and historical events.  I also very much like Kinky Friedman's Last Roundup (I think I'm in a minority, tho).  The annual Bum Steer Awards are usually worth the subscription price alone.
My biggest gripe is with the 20- to 30-page 'special advertising section' every single month.  What used to be a once- or twice-a-year occurance is now in every issue.  I know we (the subscribers) don't keep magazines afloat- the advertisers do - but still...The magazine at times looks (and smells) like my wife's Vogue.
Overall, Texas Monthly is a good magazine.  The state is so big (physically, culturally and politically) that I am sure it is hard to find a good balance of articles every month.  Other than the politics-only rags like the 'Texas Observer' and the usually horrible 'city' magazines ('D' or 'Inside Houston') TM is all we have; they usually put out a good magazine.  Changes in ownership and editorial staffs over the recent past have slightly changed the magazine's direction every couple of years, but I like the current editing team.  And, Texas Monthly keeps winning awards.
Consider my, dusksquat's, copykat's, Karen's, and Sheila's reviews before buying a subscription.  Then subscribe anyway.


title: Great Magazine, even for those non-native Texans

text:
First, I am not a native Texan. I have lived in Texas and enjoyed my time there. Even before I moved to the Lone Star State, friends from Texas introduced me to Texas Monthly. I found the articles well-written, insightful, and fun to read. They provide a different perspective into social, political and environmental issues that are relevant far beyond the Texas borders.

The restaurant reviews are spot on and always truthful. I used them as guide in many Texas cities and it never steered me wrong. I especially like when a review is updated and recommends specific dishes. The recipes are easy to make and mouth-watering.

The cultural reviews make it easy to plan trips across the state and always see something new.

Bottom line: Even though I don't live in Texas anymore, I will continue subscribing to Texas Monthly and giving it as a gift for many years.


title: only the best - Texas Monthly

text: The best photography and subject matter for readers in any state.  I always look forward to its arrival.


title: Liberal Propaganda

text: This is nothing more than a libral rag.  Definately does not support the Texas majority.


title: Great Magazine

text: I purchased Texas Monthly as a gift for a friend moving to Texas.  It should give them lots of info on whats happening around the area and where to eat, shop and see whats going on.  I love TM and would recommend it to anyone.


title: Great magazine!

text: I love this magazine.  I love to shop and it is up to date with all new styles.  They have a special section that takes one town such as Las Vegas and lists all the good shopping places.  I cannot wait to go to Las Vegas and check them out.  Every month a new town is featured.  If you like to shop, you will love this magazine.


title: Five Stars

text: The best


title: Do not subscribe from here

text: My subscription didn't come after the first issue. I had to contact them to find out the address they have is wrong. They must've screwed it up since I got my first issue with correct address. I signed up for Allure and Lucky, and it happened for both of them. Now I finally got Lucky, but I still haven't gotten Allure. I am contacting them again to ask them to fix it. I will never subscribe through Amazon again.


title: Get Serious

text: Hello, girls - I cannot believe any of you would actually PAY for a subscription to a "magazine" that is mainly an ad. I checked out this vacuous no-brainer while being forced to wait for an appointment. Only for those who have been brainwashed by being a tiny-tot beauty pageant participant.


title: A must have

text: Interesting articles


title: Texas Monthly is relevant, interesting & informative

text: I have subscribed to Texas Monthly for quite a while and have ordered them as gifts to friends.  It is an enjoyable read and it doesn't appear to be biased.  I like the fact that it covers everything about Texas, not just Houston.  They have different writers from every political, religious or cultural faction, yet it is distinctly Texas in flavor and looks.  Keep up the good work, TM!


title: Karla Yee

text: I love this magazine! If you want to learn about style and how to dress - Purchase Lucky! Very affordable and comparable to In Style magazine.


title: Texas Monthly - Yeeeeeehaaaaaw!

text:
TEXAS Monthly is a great magazine. It covers everything from armadillos, barbeque, cowboy boots, and more to places from Amarillo to El Paso to Houston and South Padre. (And places inbetween.)

There's things to do, places to go, people to see and a whole lot more. It's THE magazine of TEXAS. What ever your tastes may be, arts, beaches, cinema, history, nightlife, people, etc., TEXAS Monthly has something for everyone.

Try it, you won't be disappointed!


title: worth ure while

text: I love shopping but like most people i am not in the entertainment industry to have all that stash to spend!!<br />lucky is a great magazine because it does tell you the new styles though it is a bit pricey at times.i basically look at  the stuff and try and find a cheaper alternative when i go shopping.basically if ure looking to find the latest styles in clothes and makeup and r notinterested in reading any articles about life and sex, go pick it up!!


title: Zero Stars

text:
I have a free one year subscription to this magazine and I can't wait until it ends. I was expecting a magazine full of articles, shopping advice, bargains, etc. What I received was a magazine packed with advertising, items I could never afford, and boring personal stories from a bunch of "24 year olds" that are really 40. Seriously, even if they were 24, how is that even relevant when they're just explaining why they like wearing white shirts when they have dark jeans on?

If you have a lot of disposable income and want to find a few 10% off codes, then this is the magazine for you.


title: UnLucky

text: I feel the magazine has really gone downhill since founding editor Kim France was asked to step down.  Lost it's wonderful Japanese, real girl zest for shopping.  Now it's  a celebrity spokesperson magazine like every other.  A dime a dozen...


title: LUCKY mag deceptive and scary subscripton tactics

text: Think twice about subcribing to this magazine. After my subscription has ended I decided not to renew (magazine contents has just really turned for the worse) but these people will keep sending invoices that makes it appear you are "past due" on paying the subscription and that you have to pay to be in "good credit standing". BEWARE! I have read too in the internet about people getting calls from credit collection agency due to these types of invoices; just google it for more info.


title: I'd enjoy it so much more if I didn't feel ostracized or lied to when reading it.

text: Much of the content in this magazine consists of a very plainly-stated liberal, feminist point of view, and the writers at the magazine assume that you feel the same.  With politically-charged articles entitled, "So, what has Michelle Bachmann done RIGHT?" (to name just one), it's assumed that you as the reader will identify with liberal perspectives shared within this magazine.  I would never take issue with a magazine sharing a clear political perspective (and Bachmann wasn't a fave of mine, either), but what has become incredibly frustrating to me is the fact that the reader is not encouraged to make choices for herself.  This past November issue featured an article that compared Obama and Romney as presidential candidates, side by side in a column format, with different issues being addressed in each horizontal row.  All of the statements made about Romney were written in such a negative way that you were made to feel a fool if you sympathized with any conservative perspectives to begin with.  And of course, the number one issue at the top of the chart was concerning birth control (because naturally that is the NUMBER ONE issue that women today must be concerned with first and foremost ... not the economy, not the environment, not equality, not foreign relations, but rather ... my sex life).  There are so many other examples of this that I've seen over the years that I can't recount, but if Marie Claire is about empowering women and encouraging them to have a strong voice of their own, it's pretty backwards and narrow-minded to not cater to female readers of all political perspectives.  What's most enraging though, is that underneath the guise of political feminism, Marie Claire continues to perpetuate common stereotypes about beauty and "sexiness".  In one article they may insist on political efficacy and loving yourself, but in the very next they'll continue to uphold that underlying standard of looking like a Victoria's Secret model and having "perfect skin" as ideal.  I've put down this magazine too many times feeling either ostracized or lied to about what it means to be a woman.  You're right Marie Claire, perhaps I am "more than just a pretty face".


title: A fun and useful escape mag

text: Lucky is a really handy way to shop.  Far more useful than Vogue, it features clothes you can actually get, without the limitations of a catalog.  It also skips the 'how to trap a man' fodder of other women's magazines and is fun to flip through.


title: So-so value

text: Too many ads.  Too many "Best restaurents, doctors, lawyers, etc." listings.  Maybe one or two good articles per issue.  Probably won't subscribe again.


title: ... interesting with a local and statewide focus on the best of

text: Always interesting with a local and statewide focus on the best of Texas


title: Texas Magazine, Worldwide Appeal

text: I once heard that if anyone you meet has had anything to do with Harvard, the television industry or the state of Texas, he will let you know in the first five minutes of a conversation.  It is a state of mind, for sure, and we know that not everyone gets it.  Texas Monthly is well-written and broad in scope.  The copies I keep long after I've read them are picked up by people from 18 to 70 - there is something likely to appeal to everyone.  It would be a great gift for the person who has made sure you know he's from Texas.


title: A Favorite!

text: Very good magazine that covers great topics and informative stories.


title: Supposed to be bargain fashion

text: Their idea of cheap fashion is under $100. Thats not my idea of cheap, but it might be yours. this magazine just makes me want clothes I will never own.


title: Love it!

text: Good Magazine!


title: Staying in touch with my roots

text: What a fabulous offer! I am able to stay connected with my Texas roots at an incredible price. Amazon always has something great to offer no matter when I shop.Thanks again.


title: Good, interesting, informative....

text: I've been reading Texas Monthly for about 6 months now.  It always has plenty of interesting articles.  In each magazine, I'm surprised by the things I learn about the people and places in Texas.  The articles can get pretty lengthy at times (a little too lengthy for my taste) and there are quite a few ads.  (But, with the low price of a subscription, I guess that should be expected.)  Overall, a good magazine that I will continue to renew.


title: Texas Monthly magazine

text: I have still not received even the 1st copy. I ordered & paid for it several weeks ago.


title: Great articles and journalism, Texas through and through.

text: I look forward to getting my Texas monthly magazine. As a Texan since birth but have travelled the world, I have a tremendous love my home state. Texas Monthly explores all facets of Texas living, history, eating, culture, and the wide diversity that makes of Texan people. What a beautiful way to explore my state from the comfort of my home.


title: Watch out for back issues!

text: Price is great, but...Instead of the most current issue arriving first, I received back issues more than 2 months after they hit the news stands.  If this counts towards my 12 issues, I will not renew.


title: Watch out for back issues!

text: Price is great!  Instead of the most current issue arriving first, I received back issues more than 2 months after they hit the news stands.  If this counts towards my 12 issues, I will not renew.


title: Ideologically Left

text: Same as other reviewers- I used to subscribe but cancelled when it became a left-leaning publication.


title: Left leaning satire

text:
Very left leaning publication. I’m a lifelong Texas resident who often value the magazine, but over the years I have become less inclined to pick up this magazine. Let alone pay for its services.

Will often fact based it’s articles are crammed full of left-leaning loaded words that support Left-wing ideology.


title: Too many advertisements!

text: Not a bad magazine. Great articles, photos and recipes from time to time. The biggest down fall is that 65% of the content is advertisements. For a buck an issue, not bad.


title: Fun magazine

text: This is a fun magazine to read.  I have a subscription.  They really stay on top of the current trends and have some really good discounts for readers as well.


title: One of my most favorite magazines

text: Always love to read about my home state. Most of the articles are in depth and it takes me hours to get thru with this magazine--which is good. I certainly get my monies worth.


title: Good service, great magazine !

text: Effortless purchase and good follow through. Great magazine and very well written.  Always on point and with articles of relevance.


title: Love Texas Monthly

text: Great articles!  Love to see what is going on in and around the state.


title: Texas Monthly is outstanding!

text: This is truly one of the best written, most interesting magazines available. While its appeal is mainly to Texans or former Texans, others will find the articles interesting.


title: don't order if you are planning on changing your address

text: Submitted a change of address weeks ago.  Still have not received an issue.  I should have just let the subscription go and re-subscribed from scratch with the new address.  What a waste.


title: Very happy with

text: Got the subscription sooner than expected! Very happy with purchase


title: Great Texas Resource

text: Love the magazine as a whole, articles are very informative. The travel information helps us plan our getaways! Will purchase again.


title: I especially enjoyed the wonders and beauty found in the Big Bend ...

text: Since I am a Texan transplanted to Oregon for the past 46 years plus a few months, reading the Texas Monthly has connected me with my home state.  Reading through the various articles, takes me on trips down memory lane.  I especially enjoyed the wonders and beauty found in the Big Bend area.  Thank you for publishing an excellent balanced magazine.


title: scout11806

text: have enjoyed the two issues i've received so far and am looking foward to the following ones.


title: Great gift

text: Along with Sunset magazine, Texas Monthly provides my hard to buy for father with lots of articles, recipes, and insights.


title: Knowing about Texas

text: Every month I read most of the articles in this magazine.  It is an outstanding source for what is important in Texas.


title: Always Entertaining!

text: Always enjoy receiving Texas Monthly -- a great couple of hours (or more) of interesting and informative articles about subjects one would never come accross in the normal span of monthly endeavors!  I actually like reading the ads for places and things about which I did not know, before.


title: Five Stars

text: love this magazine!


title: Going down hill.

text: I have subscribed to this magazine off and on for the last 15 years.  This magazine is known for the meticulously researched articles on Texas history and local figures.  However, it seems that the better quality pieces have become fewer and more far between over recent years.  I don't know if the magazine went through a change in ownership or what happened.  They still have the occasional jewel but you have to wade through a ton of fluff.


title: Too many ads6:44 50 great will ferrell quotes PonAdidas 804,904 views

text: I for the most part, enjoy  the articles. Sometimes a writer tends ramble on, beating details to death,  instead getting just getting to the point. But that's alright, I tend get bit anal about details also.<br />But the "over the top" number of ads ruined me. One my last issues had one page without an ad. I really can't believe that I actually checked but, I did. ( I said I could be anal)


title: Wow..Just wow...

text: As journalists, it is your job to approach topics in an unbiased manner in order to present facts and let the audience determine how they feel on the topic. They fail in every aspect since they've passed the torch in '19. It's now pathetically written and operated, and appear to want nothing more than to push their views on readers. Very sad from a journalistic POV. Seems they forget that they are a magazine meant for entertainment, not a political newspaper.


title: Great travel /recreation guide/objective review of people & places in Texas

text: EXCELLENT IN EVERYTHING...HIGH CLASS ADVERTISING.  GREAT JOURNALISM!!


title: Good magazine for Texans but it keeps getting smaller.

text: Review of the Magazine "Texas Monthly."  I like this magazine.  I enjoy reading articles about Texas since I am a Texan but they used to be a thick magazine with lots of articles and things of interest and they are getting smaller like most other magazines, but I will keep reading it.


title: Poor Delivery

text: I have subscribed to this magazine on two different occasions. The exact same thing happened both times.  I bought a 12 month subscription and the first 5 months delivered and then zero after that.


title: Great articles not just for Texans

text: Since I now live out of Texas, Texas Monthly keeps me in touch with what’s going on in the Lone Star State and I’m a little less home sick


title: The Decline of Texas Monthly

text: I have loved Texas Monthly since it first came out but have not had a subscription for quite a while. When Amazon had a special for $7.00 / year, I subscribed. I received a couple of back issues quickly (They probably count toward the one year) but I was very disappointed. This is not the Texas Monthly magazine I used to be fond of. Instead it seems thicker with far more ads and less articles and the articles about restaurants seemed poorly researched. I think every restaurant is the best sooner or later if you know what I mean. I canceled my $7.00 subscription after 2 issues.


title: Love this magazine

text: Love this magazine


title: TM *not* the authority on Texas & Texans

text: Texas Monthly is NOT the authority on things and people Texan. Of course, we understand they consider themselves such, but as the majority of Texans know, TM does not speak for the everyday, hard-working, Texan. Quite the opposite, the people who write for TM speak for the liberals in Austin who consider themselves elite and much more intelligent than the average Texan. These Austin-ites are laughed at by the rest of the state. Texas is a great state, however; in spite of TM, who denigrate Texans who refuse to walk their narrow, liberal-line walk.


title: Junk

text: I don't pay for advertising  That is what this magazine is--non stop advertisements


title: Nothing received

text:
I am not sure why you sent me an email requesting a review of this subscription purchase.  I have received nothing since I placed my order and have received no communications regarding the order status.

This is very poor.

-Roland Luce


title: I have to disagree!

text: I've only subscribed for 2 years, but I must disagree with Sheila of Austin!  I love this magazine and look forward to every issue!  Granted, there are some articles that I skip over, but I believe that is true with every magazine out there.  I hope people aren't discouraged with her review - just a difference of opinion, I guess...


title: A Must for Texans

text: This is a must have for Texans and available to foreigners. Come see Texas, legal status preferred. Beautiful magazine on your coffee table.


title: Of the total 348 pages more than 240 were advertisements

text: If you're hunting for a mag with tons of ads mixed with typical left wing drivel, call off the dogs.  This is it!


title: I Love Texas Monthy!

text:
If you are from Texas, you probably already read Texas Monthly.  If you are not from Texas, condolenses.  This is a great, diverse, hip, modern, a little bit Yankee, fat magazine. Good to while away an afternoon.

I write about Texas, so I always read Texas Monthly.
Johnny Hughes[[ASIN:0595472273 Texas Poker Wisdom]]


title: Card Player Improves Your Game.

text: I have been reading and enjoying Card Player for many years.  If you learn one great play, it will pay for subscriptions for life.  It is a great gift for a friend.  I used to bring copies back from Las Vegas, and the West Texas poker players loved them.  I write about poker. I learned a lot from Card Player.  [[ASIN:0595472273 Texas Poker Wisdom]]<br />Johnny Hughes


title: Love it!

text:
I've always loved this magazine---I'm so glad I finally got around to getting a subsrciption!

YES, there ARE moderates and liberals in Texas!


title: I WANT TO RECEIVE THE MAGAZINE

text: I would love to RECEIVE the item before I review it.  I have yet to receive a magazine.  Apparently you people want me to be nasty so I will.  Either send the freaking magazine or give me my damned money back.


title: Great Deal

text: Can't beat the price ($5.00) Have not received it yet but looking forward to it.


title: Good reading.

text: My Granddaughter requested this magazine, so I ordered it for her.  I know she will enjoy it, because I do.


title: It is a gift, but I think my granddaughter will enjoy it.

text: My Granddaughter wanted a book on Horses, so I ordered this one.  I hope she will like it.


title: Great Magazine

text: I have had Texas Monthly for 3 years now. Almost every issue has multiple great stories. My only complaint is the amount of multiple page ads (travel guides) in it every week.


title: A gift

text: I got this for a gift for my father in law. He seems to enjoy it, I feel it is a bit heavy on Ad's


title: Texas...... need I say ...

text: Texas......need I say more?


title: Never delivered

text: Four months after sale and still not the first issue. My subscription must be in limbo-land,


title: Great Magazine

text: I love this magazine...always looking for the next  month issue...Its fast and easy to subscribe ever year.. Thank you guys


title: I have read TM since it was first published.

text: I have always loved it. I do not always agree, but I understand it and it understands me. I am a liberal Texan.


title: Texas Monthly, No - Texas Highways, Yes

text: I have been a subscriber to Texas Monthly for close to 20 years.  With that longevity, one might think this would be a 5-star review; however, that is not the case.  As a person who loves Texas, I subscribe to virtually all magazines with the word "Texas" in their name.  As a result of its extremely liberal, left-wing bias and trash-talking about Texas, I have many times been very close to cancelling my Texas Monthly subscription even before the renewal date.  At the last minute, however, they seem to include a great article on interesting Texas travel destinations, top Texas steak houses, etc. and I'm hooked (tricked?) into sending in another renewal.  It's hard to understand how a liberal blue-state publication survives in one of the reddest states in the Union.  I guess they have enough subscribers from our only blue county (Travis) to support their liberal editorial policy.  I know it's hard to believe but the current editor Of Texas Monthly is a Yankee vegetarian!  If you want liberal bias, subscribe to Texas Monthly; if you want a great travel magazine with incredible photography; spend your money on Texas Highways[[ASIN:B00006KZEM Texas Highways]] which, in my opinion, deserves a 10-star rating


title: Great gift

text: Gave this as a gift to my wife and she absolutely loves it.  Great articles as well as wonderful ideas for things to do within our state.


title: Best diet ever...

text: Keep a copy of Vogue in the kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom.  One critique though, the pages retain puke and gastric juices and begin to smell a little funny after a while.  You would think that the sample of Aqua di Gio would cover it up, but no.


title: Not So Modern Drummer

text:
Hey for all of those out there who, like myself have completely lost interest in modern Drummer Magazine and feel like we will puke if we hear anymore about the same ole Drummers that they feature that no one ever listened to or new ones with Swastikas on thier heads who look like they belong to some "I'M Going to Hell and Proud of It" organization, then check out "Not So Modern Drummer Magazine."

 I have a copy, just subscribed and really have enjoyed it.

 If you remember and love the greats like Joe English, Charlie Watts, Ringo Star, Sly Dunbar, Ginger Baker, John Bonham and guys like them, then check out Not So Modern Drummer Magazine. Amazonm doesn't carry it yet, but they will if enough of you subscribe. If you read this and subscribe to it, then write a review here and let me know that you did and request that Amazon carry it.

 Thanks,

 Arty......current player of Tama StarClassic Maples, but hey I started out on Ludwig Clear Vistalites.


title: Great magazine

text: This magazine contains in-depth plant information & garden design ideas with no ads.  Great deal for the price!


title: Garden Gate

text: Good articles and great photos.  Got some good advice on raised beds and container planting. The magazine is great even if you just like to look at the pictures.


title: Excellent Magazine for Amateurs and Experts

text: I've noticed that many other gardening magazines feature gorgeous photos, and personal interest stories, but little practical advice. Garden Gate is the exception. I'm always very excited when it arrives, as I am an avid but amatuer gardener. Everything from flowers to fruits and vegetables, pests to design, this wonderful magazine is beautifully laid out and well-written. I've learned much from it, and plan to stay subscribed as long as the quality is maintained.


title: Does not work for Kindle Fire 1st Edition!

text: app does not work on Kindle Fire 1st Edition. After a 2-hour international phone call with Amazon to understand why I wasn't receiving the monthly magazines, they finally realized that the developer no longer supports the content for Kindle Fire 1st Edition. Great!  They should make that clear before they allow you to purchase it.


title: Latina magazine review

text:
Out of four magazines purchased simultaneously from Amazon, Latina is the first magazine to arrive. It has articles of interest to my wife. I am glad to have purchased that item and may renew the subscription.

I lightly read it and it is written well.

With racists trying to remove some Spanish periodicals from Colorado libraries less than five years ago, I am motivated to buy magazines of interest for my wife that may not be available at the local library. Culture, arts, cooking and living. Reading is a good thing.

JMG.


title: Not for the average latina

text: I subscribed to Latina for 2 years but I decided to stop throwing away my money.  The quality of the magazine has been steadily declining.  It now seems to be geared toward teenagers.  Since there has been a new editor, the quality is even worst.  The fashion, make-up and some articles seem to be aimed for people who want to look skanky.  Definitely avoid it!


title: Good Magazine if you dont let the images get through you!

text: Ok I'll be firm! This is a pretty good fitness magazine, but most of the images aren't very supportive for everybody at all. Sure they encourage me to try be fit but yet again I fear that these overly skinny models will make readers become anorexic or something. After all most people in the success stories arent what I'd call thin.. maybe more like fit overly aged individual. One look at this magazine and you'd think "Oh wow, I'm sure this magazine is telling me I can be that thin if I only read the magazine!" ERrrr... That's totally wrong! The most this magazine can do for you is make you fit for your age, not necessarily physically thin. Otherwise If you ignore the images I'd say this is a pretty good magazine. They even give you makeup tips and give good healthy eating habits. Although I have heard that this magazine is not diverse as in most of the models are white... It does kinda make you go..."Ok so only white people are fit?" I too also think it'd be nice if they added a African American model much more or if they added Asian women in it too.


title: I liked it but . . .

text: I really liked Tricycle. I enjoyed the articles and poems and found them interesting, and informative. But the magazine really smells. Every issue exudes an unpleasant odor. I found it difficult to read the magazine because it smelled so much. I cancelled my subscription when my son refused to sit in my lap while the magazine was open.


title: Good, but could be better...

text:
Of the two existing reviews here currently, you couldn't get much different responses.  Ironically, I'm right in the middle.  I'm not Kama'aina (native) to Hawaii, but Hawaii is my passion; I live, breath, and sleep it.  Hawaii is a place to be respected and loved.  So how does Hawaii magazine handle that task?

Well, I guess it depends on what you're looking for.  If you want the more tourist sided flavor to Hawaii, then the magazine probably will be what you enjoy.  If you're looking for more native and eco-tourism based stuff, don't expect as much.  Occasionally they'll put in pieces that aren't half bad on this topic, but it could be better.  There recent anniversary editions were pretty good, but overall it still seems more like one big advertisement for tourists.  Of course, that's where the money is, but you'd think a magazine called


title: Interesting articles about Hawaii

text: Good informational articles on things to see and events that are happening in Hawaii.  Articles and invent listing cover all islands within Hawaii.


title: Five Stars

text: Very useful


title: Five Stars

text: good magazine for all levels of woodworkers


Five Stars


title: Good Wood

text:
1. It always contains projects of varying difficulties, which means it is useful for beginners to experts.
2. It doesn't have a lot of articles but it does have enough as far as I'm concerned.

Can't think of much else to say. I like this woodworking magazine better than the others I've looked at. Since I can't think of any negatives then I guess I have to give it five stars.


title: ONE OF THE BEST WOODWORKING MAG. ON THE MARKET

text: Love this mag. it gives a lot of useful reviews and tips for the average woodworker. I've been reading it for more then five years and if I only could choose one mag. on woodworking this would be it.


title: Five Stars

text: Love the magazine!


title: woods magazine

text: I am really happy with this book but feel they have slipped a bit in the last 15 years


I have no idea when the mag is coming.  I see it on stands and then the issue comes weeks later.  It's issued out of sequence meaning like July comes out in early june.  Very disappointed.


title: Five Stars

text: like it


title: Five Stars

text: Great magazine, really enjoy.


title: Five Stars

text: great


title: Five Stars

text: Good magazine like the detail


title: HORRIBLE

text: For a magazine that supposed to be all about the pictures ( publishers of Maxim ) it flat out stinks.


title: Fabulous

text: I have been reading and glancing at your magazine for probly about 4 years now and all I can say is you just keep getting bigger & better with every issue.  Thanx for getting it started and continue your success. I love it. And Please Keep putting those Beautiful Babes in every issue too.


title: Stuff

text: Love the magazine, but still haven't received an issue after 8 weeks.


title: Wicked, awesome and funny

text: I never really got into magazines until I picked up a Stuff one day. It reminds me of a less naked Hustler/National Lampoon combo. After I subscribed I noticed that now and then they had these great articles about how to play devious pranks on people and that's what hooked me. Lots of little engaging tid-bits and anecdotes not to mention the scantilly clad women & what young guys should be wearing. I love it.


title: Five Stars

text: No issues


title: Watch out for the annual renewal at $40 / year!

text: SYNAPSE - is a company that collects $40 each year to renew this subscription for Back Packer Magazine.  There is no annual notification and since I was not the receiver of the magazine, I was unaware of it being continued, until I found the charge on my credit card statement.


title: Five Stars

text: Great magazine, great info


title: Not just for backpackers

text:
This magazine covers a lot more than just backpacking. It is a valuable reference for all types of outdoor pursuits. The travel destination suggestions are creative, but seem a bit unreasonable if you are not stocked up with vacation time. The gear reviews are thorough and fair, but could be more extensive in terms of the number of manufacturers and models tested. The fitness advice, while directed mostly to walking a trail carrying a load, can easily be generalized to keep you in shape. Backpacker doesn't contain as many narratives as some of the other outdoor magazines, but this can be taken as either a positive or negative.
Even with these criticisms it is still a great magazine. If you like to do stuff outdoors in any season I highly suggest it. It will open your eyes to other activities you can try, places you can go, and gear you can use.
I've only been a reader for one year, but over the course of that year I've been nothing but impressed by this magazine. I just renewed my subscription for a second year.


title: Can't cancel Auto renewal

text:
Make sure you want it because they are IMPOSSIBLE to contact to cancel auto-renewal

And the content isn't useful


title: Great Magazine!

text: Backpacker truly is an awesome magazine. My husband has been getting it for a while now and we both love reading it. We're not real sporty people, but we do like to hike and camp, and this magazine offers so much for us. I give it the absolute best rating! I'd suggest anyone who loves the outdoors, and hiking at any level, to check it out.


title: Downhill

text:
Like other reviewers have said, the content has gone downhill from informative articles on gear and places to go, to garbage that has nothing to do with backpacking. They sell out to gear companies, endorse shady gear companies ie: Big Sky, and the writing style almost requires you to have a.d.d. to read it ( tons of very short blurbs and "tips" thrown all over ).

To top it off, they have been sending me threatening letters to pay for issues they sent me after my subsription ended and I didn't renew it.


title: Neat

text: This magazine shows off some great areas and cool gear as well.  There are neat recipes and most of the articles are pretty good too.  I could do without the whole "man is the destroyer of the earth and any day global warming will burn all of our beautiful places to the groud" aspect but I can look over that because the rest of the magazine is good.


title: Gave me over to a Collection Agency

text: Just got a notice from a collection agency wanting money for a subscription I let expire.  I'm not happy about this at all and needless to say I will never subscribe to Backpacker magazine again.


title: backpacker

text: the gift subscription I ordered at Christmas time has not arrived at the Yreka, California address it was to be  sent to.  Please notify me if there is a problem or it is still in the processing phase.  Thank-you.


title: The only choice really

text: No other outdoor magazine comes close to Backpacker to answer the questions of where to go and what to take.  There are more destination suggestions in a year than one could ever visit in a lifetime, all with accompanying directions, notes, climate, visitation levels, etc.<br />When it comes to gear, the editors work hard to keep quality AND cost in mind and are careful to test less-well-known, but worthy brands.  This is a departure from other outdoors mags that seem to sell recommendations to high retail price manufacturers.  Backpacker even did a review of the gear available in large discount stores...


title: Gear, Guidance, Photos, Trips, Instruction, Ads all A#1 for hiking and camping

text: At only $9.95($17.95 through the magazine) a year through Amazon Backpacker provides  you with all the information you need to hike and camp. Articles on gear, hiking trips, Outdoor Photography, Ads for equipment, trips etc. Well written articles and Fantastic photography will help you generate enthusiasm for exploring the Great Outdoors.  Especialy good for novice or experienced.  Especially valuable is the annual Gear Guide (inclded in the subscription) which reviews every kind of gear will help you get set up for your next trip.


title: Backpacker Magazine Review

text: I purchased this magazine for a Christmas gift and was very suprised at how quickly the subscription started.  Within a week of Christmas the first issue was delivered.  My son was very happy.


title: Backpack Fun!

text: This is a great way to lose those extra pounds, while having fun.Keeping your mind busy planning the trip,getting there;and your every move along the trail.


title: Selling out?

text: Since AIM Media bought Backpacker from Rodale Press and brought on a former Outside magazine editor, some of the down-to-earth relevance of this once dependable, informative, readable magazine has gone out the window in favor of more titillating fare. It hasn't reached the bottom of the barrel like Outside (with its emphasis on macho self-indulgence), but recent articles like the one describing how the father abuses his daughter on camping trips (Feb 08) make one wonder where it's headed.


title: What magazine?????

text: Interesting... Amazon wants a review of this magazine and I haven't even received the first issue yet. My review?  No comment.


title: The magazine is more enjoyable the the Channel

text: Filled with wonderful color pictures, article and recipes; this is one of the best values in "Cooking" magazines.  The photo index in the front makes it easy to find exactly what you are looking for.


title: Wonderful source of up to date information

text: Ordered this for my wife.  She loves it.  It has all the factual information without get to far of the titled subject.


title: To commercial

text: There is a lot of good information in here, but take everything with a grain of salt. They are driven by their advertisers, and strangely enough many of their reviews sound more like an ad for the product instead of a review. So try to read between the lines, and try the equipment yourself before you buy it. Overall a good mag.


title: Came fast.

text: I'll never subscribe any other way again.  The magazine started arriving exactly when they said it would.


title: Really going downhill

text: The quality of the magazine's content has gone downhill since being acquired by Outside.  On top of that they have quietly cut back publication to only 5 issues per year.  When I last renewed, it was for 20 issues, which worked out to 2 years at the then publishing rate of 10 issues per year.  However they refuse to adjust the end date of my subscription so I get the full 20 issues I purchased (the confirmation says 20 issues, not 2 years) instead of only about half that.  That is crooked and dishonest.  I suggest steering away from Backpacker magazine and any of their sister publications such as Outside magazine.  Too bad.  It used to be very good.


title: backpacker magazine

text: love the magazine. got my first issue today. this has already helped me in planning my next trip. they were prompt.


title: Look No Further

text: This magazine is great and their customer service is awesome.  After several mail changes, they sent me magazines that didn't get forwarded to me without any questions. The articles are great and this is one magazine I don't let any of my friends borrow, I'd never get it back.  Planning your hikes works very well, but always do your own research.  The gear testing articles are top knotch and have saved me mucho dinero.


backpacker/outside charge your account for on online membership without your approval or knowledge after your order. After years of getting backpacker this a first from any company.


title: I WANT IT ON KINDLE!

text: As far as an outdoor magazine goes, Backpacker is the best! I want it on Kindle. Thanks.


title: Don't read this, just go outside instead

text: This magazine clearly exists mostly to convince you to buy gear.  If you're into backpacking, it's easy to get hung up on gear choices, and that can interfere with your enjoyment of the activity.  Stop worrying about it, and don't listen to Backpacker Magazine, and just go outside instead.  You don't need all that junk.  They do have a lot of recommendations for destinations, but with this newfangled invention called The Internet you can find all kinds of information about destinations.  They also have lots of "tips" for backpacking and camping; few are useful, some are obvious, and a handful are just dumb, bad ideas.  Don't bother with Backpacker.


title: Obnoxious and harrasing subscription renewal phone calls

text:
Over the past several weeks I have received up to three calls per day from Backpacker urging me to renew my subscription "now!".  The frequency and tone of these calls have crossed the line into obnoxious harrassment.  A number of the calls have occured minutes after I hung up on the previous call. I am letting my subscription end and am not renewing due to this rude and intrusive treatment from Backpacker.  This is coming from someone who has been subscribing to the magazine for well over ten years!

Note that there is no Masthead on the magazine to tell the reader the structure of the organization, nor is there any contact point via e-mail except on the website and that is to Customer Service.  I am sure all inquiries to Customer Service are given prompt attention when they are critical of Customer Service.

If this is Backpackers new method of securing subscription renewals, I am better off without it!


title: Where Else will you get in Depth Analysis of Duct Tape?

text: I'm not much of a magazine guy, but I must confess I am thoroughly addicted to this one.  It is smart, fun, helpful, inspiring and well written.  Content usually includes: a backcountry skill, a lightweight tip, a couple underrated destinations, caring for some body part that is troublesome when backpacking, backcountry food ideas, as well as a number of other brief tips, debates (e.g. deodorant, worth the weight?) trail suggestions and commentaries.  There are also always extensive gear reviews (and an annual dedicated issue) that I could do without, but I'm sure are helpful to gear addicts.  Oh, and the photography is fantastic.  On the whole this is a great little publication that really accentuates the backpacking experience and allows you to live it vicariously when you are not able to get to the mountains.


title: Favorite magazine

text: Great articles and pictures. Awesome for planning future adventures.


title: good infomation

text: I just received my first magazine. I read it from cover to cover enjoyed it very much. Can't wait for next month.


title: Unhappy with subscription service

text: I subscribed to family circle after buying it on the newsstand for the past 2 years.  I was very unhappy to receive an old issue that I had already bought at the newsstand.  I wrote a complaint on the bill and refused to pay the bill.  I think the magazine is great but<br />the subscription process was a bad experience.  Hopefully it will be rectified


title: Magazine subscription

text: I have not yet received this item in order to make a review but I think it's been far too long since I ordered this item on 1/19. That is over a month!!


title: Good, but they weren't kidding about the 6-10 weeks delay

text:
If you're ordering this, you should know what you're getting, because I assume you've read the magazine before.

However, the only downside is, it took a full 10 weeks to receive our first copy.  I recommend it, but understand that you will probably have to buy two issues off the newsstand before you receive your first subscribed copy.


title: A magazine for generations

text: I have subscribed to Family Circle for many years and will never let this subscription lapse!  It has something in it for all the women in my family, and I pass it along to my daughters and grand-daughters.  It has recipes, most of which I have tried, and articles of interest to all of us.  The newly designed cover is a gem and catches your eye as soon as delivered.  Add me to the list of your most loyal subscribers.


title: Magazine Subscriptions

text: Great service and price.  I received the first magazine weeks before I thought I would.


title: Stay away from won’t send!!

text: Never have received the magazine after ordering it there should be negative stars! Had to give it just to record the issue! So I actually give it -10 stars


title: Still a great magazine

text: After all these years still on top


title: sailing sailing

text: Ide rather be saining,This magazine is A true 4star. Its informing and beautifully illastrated Agreat magazine to get lost in your dreams.


title: sail magazine

text: This is a great rag, it's full of very useful information and great photography.


title: Sail

text: As a fairly new sailor, I have subscribed to several other magazines. Many like Sailing World deal with mostly racing boats, which isn't even close to what I'm interested in. The reason I love SAIL, is that it is meant for people like me to learn new things. Places to go, passages to make, tips on basics, storage techniques, new technology and just plain good advice. We started with a 24 foot motor sailer, and just invested in a 33' steel hull fixer upper. Hopefully, the next will be the one to make our dreams a reality, and for several years really "SAIL". It's a magazine that all my friends read and we discuss the articles. Not only beginning sailors like me, but my seasoned sailor friends read it also.


title: A Great Journal for American Intellectuals as well as our British Counterparts

text: I love this journal. The way they review books is like no other book review page or magazine I've ever read. I find that by reading these articles we can as Americans involved in the world of ideas understand European thinking. Either way I'm renewing next year!


title: Great Magazine

text: It's a perfect magazine for people on the Left side of the aisle. It is a respectable magazine named for a respectable woman. It focuses on one subject though out the magazine and comes out each month.


title: I will renew my Subscription for the rest of my life

text: This magazine is published every month. For me it's a big event. I can't wait to finger though the pages, look at the articles, and read the columns from my favorite writers like Molly Ivans. If you are a conservative this magazine is not for you, but if you are a moderate, or some where on the left you will love this magazine! Senator Robert Lafollette R-WI originally founded it. He ran for president in 1924 under the Progressive party (which has since died out). He received 4,826,471 popular votes and 13 electoral votes. It was one of the first publications ever to publish the writings of  Martian Luther King and has since been a strong voice against the war in Iraq. This magazine should be cherished for being well, progressive.


title: Exceptional

text: The place for geeks.  I have subscribed for many years. This is a very well written magazine with much eye appeal. They dummy down some very technical aspects to where even readers like me can understand. That's probably why they are still around when others have dropped away.


title: Many Staff Cuts have reduced its past excellence

text:
I truely understand that magazines need to embrase the internet but to remove the favourite sections from the magazine (and flip-flop) resorting to us to visit their site defeats the purpose of me in particular of purchasing this mag which has grown ever moreso in this mentality the past 3 years.  Worst of all is when writers ask for help about their PC problems and either due the the former "Doc" being portreying by a new one anwering his inability to log into the internet with a classic (Maximum PC style answer) please use our tiny url to get the full details on how to help the poor fellow.

I couldn't wait to get this magazine as it would give honest reviews time and time again til what I think the economy caused a more reserved and more choppy looking layout and what appears like more intern work.  I went so far as to find errors on a magazine that featured "x" amount of unheard of apps you must not live without and just by whoever approved it, it was my last magazine I ever read.  Almost like the magazine became noting more than bowing down to each company with the exception of a few bad apples that were just too bad to seriously give a good review.

Another thing is that I know of a lot of people who are current subscribers to this MP, and even they get a laugh at all the repeated stories/tutorials shown in such great detail but forgetting some of the most crutial factors.  Some of the the ones off the top of my head that seemed to read well eventually completely skipped like actually burn a dvd via a chosen suite.  It focused on rather large 'OK' buttons,  random option, and yet reading it time and time again, the "how to burn a dvd" other than what options are never unveiled to the reader.

I wish the days of a rare 11 rating came along or really give a reason to purchase the magazine instead of the website as I am all for magazine support (when tiny url's themselves is a great debate in security alone).  Or having to rip out 20 consecutive pages for One advertisement in one wallop for a major web hosting company.  One last thing, regarding the Mag, loves to assume "I" am the one on products I can't live without- if I were still in 8th or 9th grade when the gread editors slowly left the company...


title: Great Product NOTE: For pc Enthusiast skewed toward gamers

text: A fun read encompassing nearly every important facet of the PC with an emphasis on performance and gaming. Yes the information they provide can be found on the internet, but the simplicity and no-nonsense approach of their reviews makes getting the information a pleasure rather than an arduous task leading to more questions than answers.


title: Late but expected

text: I won't start getting the magazine until April which is a long time from when I ordered it.  But what are you gonna do?  Magazine subscriptions just take a long time.


title: very good mag

text:
its got some great product reviews, some cool diy,etc

i liked it a lot, but would not recomend it for newbs


title: My Progress

text:
This is what i wake up and think about every day. I wasn't thinking clearly by buying them in the stores so i ordered it off amazon.

Bryan


title: most excellent and informative

text: This magazine is suitable for the most elite of hardware computers and beginners alike. It reviews recent hardware, and in every issue there are some special things, this months was a dream machine where they go over how to build a blazing fast computer and they take you through it step by step. Also, they aren't biased, they speak objectively. You will find all kinds of information, from windows linux and other operating systems to hardware and much more. i have tried pc world, and pc magazine, and they don't even compare to maxpc. both of them are filled with a ton of junk while maxpc is brief and to the point.  besides having a wonderful magazine, they have a dedicated reader audience who literally live in the forums and they will be glad to help you with your problems. this is Definitely the best out there.


title: The best Computer Magazine

text: I think this magazine is the best computer magazine around. However, this magazine is more towards the gamers and the extreme PC enthusiasts (like me). I don't know why anybody would want the disk version because it just costs more and there's nothing really good on the disk. As for the magazine it reviews pretty much everything that you would want to know about, even a few things you don't really want to know about. A lot of people get mad at Maximum PC because of the way they put there reviews and everything. Some months it'll be focused on MP3 Players and other months Motherboards or CPU's or something like that. I don't know how many people like this type of magazine, but I sure do. If you have come from PC World or PC Magazine and are looking for a more entertaining magazine this is for you. If you like PC World and PC Magazine and are looking for an addition to these, do not get this magazine unless you are very sure that you are going to like reading about graphics cards and cpus. So all those people that don't like computers, don't like computer gaming upgrade advise, and don't like entertaining magazines stay away from this one and stop spamming amazon with reviews of the magazine that are bias.


title: Subscription without CD ????

text: One of the main attractions of the magazine "Maximum PC" is the bundled CD with demos programs, freeware and utilities. I just received the first issue of my suscription and I notice with great disappointment that comes without the disc. In case the subscription offered by Amazon not include the disc, Amazon must have clearly informed. I feel cheated for a year and then will cancel the subscription.<br />Mario Zanocchi


title: The Best Computer Magazine......PERIOD!

text:
If you are really into building computers and keeping them up to date with the latest parts/mods, this is the magazine for you.  If you buy your computer from corporations (Dell, Compaq, HP), and do not build your own machines.  Then this magazine isn't 100% for you.
Their reviews are highly informative and loaded with benchmarks.  After reading 1-3 magazines you will have the best computer money can buy.
Pros
The best Articles
Awesome Reviews on software/hardware
Always have the scoop on the latest computer parts
Cons
The Magazine is geared towards people who build computers


title: Best PC Magazine Period!

text: This is without a doubt the best PC coverage magazine you can get. I have read this magazine for years & find you can truly trust what they say. The reviews are excellent & the articles are written where anyone can understand them.


title: Simply the best computer mag out there!

text: Maximum PC is a no BS magazine.  Whether you're interested in hardware, software, computer tips and tweaks, they have the cutting edge information.  I have been a subscriber from the beginning when they were "Boot" magazine and it gets better with each issue.  Although some games are reviewed, this is NOT a gaming magazine.  There is something in this mag for everyone.  Definitely worth the 12 bucks!


title: Maximum PC - A Kick [bottom]Product!

text:
This is the best computer magazine out there, bar none, and I say this for many reasons, most of have already been stated.  Most PC magazines cover what the masses are buying, but its largely useless information on stuff no one wants to read about over and over again.  Buy one at the news stand if you're in the market for a normal pre-built and sign up for the PC World news letter.  That way you can learn about all the new advances for a lot less money (free.)
Max PC doesn't talk about run-of-the-mill stuff, it talks about the cutting edge of what is available NOW.  Not what is being developed, not what has been out long enough to be affordable to everyone, but what is brand-spanking new.  This is what the people that subscribe to computer magizines are looking for.
They also have the most useful, complete, to the point reviews I have ever seen.  And most importantly, they have lots of information about what any true computer enthusiest either does, or wants to do: build your own machine.  This is agumented by a very good segment called "Ask the Doctor" that answers questions about computers, much like most good car mags.
In short, they have about everything the non-business computer fiend would want, and almost nothing they wouldn't.


title: Maximum PC

text: Ordered Dec,2001 now June,2002 have yet to see a issue of Maximum PC.


title: Best Magazine/Site Ever....

text: I have been subscribing to this magazine for the past 5 years and still read it cover to cover every month.  It's a must have for any die-hard computer guy.  You really aren't missing out by not getting the CDs--most of that stuff is availble as free downloads.


title: Don't buy a long subscription

text:
I previously had a multi-year subscription paid up to Yahoo Internet Life, which went out of print.  My subscription was transferred to MaximumPC (no, I wasn't asked if this is what I wanted).
I found MaximumPC to be a fairly decent magazine.  More for gamers than for us regular folk.
I recently read a letter to the editor about their CD, and wondered why I wasn't receiving one when my subscription to Yahoo Internet Life was paid up until Feb 04.
I emailed them asking about this, and was told my subscription was for the magazine only.  I was never given the choice of which I wanted - the magazine only or the magazine with the CD.
They also told me that if I wanted the CD, I would have to send them another [dollar amount] on top of my paid supscription.
I asked for a refund on my remaining 10-month subscription and received it today - all ... of it.
...


title: Great Read for non techies

text: Computer magazines tend to fall into two types: the tech nerd hard for most of us to understand kind and the way too simplistic, not enough detail brand. Max PC bridges these genres. It provides useful reviews about salient aspects of the products but avoids the pitfalls of too much geek speak. Plus it has lots of neat web sites - or URL's.


title: Fantastic value with great articles

text:
I started off in the early days with a "Boot" subscription that eventually morphed itself into Maximum PC. The magazine's writing and tone always felt just about right and in the days before Internet, was the only way to actually get good information about hardware. Maximum PC, PC Gamer and Computer Shopper were required reading for me in my early years of computer building and upgrading.

Fast forward many years later and I finally let me subscription lapse and never renewed. Chalk it up to the immediacy of the Internet and all the new hardware sites that left me wondering why I would need to read information 2-3 months out of date.

However, on a recent business trip I picked up a newsstand copy for the flight and was struck at how much I enjoyed reading good content again. And to the writers credit, they have changed content slightly to highlight articles that do not suffer from a few months delay.

I work in a circulation department for another magazine and I get all the frustration magazine customers have at slow delivery, fulfillment of old issues and all those many many ads. My only defense is where else can you get an hour (or so) entertainment for 42 cents a month? Even double that price is still an insanely low price for such quality content.

I'm glad I'm back on board after all these years. Sure I have the Internet for the day 1 reviews of new hardware launches and 10 page articles on tweaks to get 1 FPS more out of Skyrim but truthfully my patience for that type of involvement with my computer has dropped considerably. As I get older, I'm more appreciative of concisely written material that's both entertaining and informative ... and it's dirt cheap to boot.


title: The Magazine For True Computer User

text: This magazine keep me inform with the new technologies that are in the works, and give me secrets on product that alright out now. This magazine has so much information that it can be use as resource in some cases. Overclocking,Recommendation for best computer parts(such as video cards,soundcard,memory)I recommend this magazine to anybody who plans to be computer professional or not.


title: Excellent Reading

text: This magazine is very good for the novice to medium level computer user.  Recommended for sure.


title: Maximum PC (1-year)

text: Just like their sister mag PC Gamer. These clowns are so completely biased towards Intel/nVidia that it almost hurts. Alot of the articles are good. Just good. Not really ground breaking or constantly interesting just good. The one thing I really do like about this mag is the consumer protection section. Some of the hardware reviews are ok but they just seem to parrot what everyone on the boards say and never try to take another perspective on the topics.


title: Great Magazine

text: Excellent product! I love reading through the magazine and learning about the cool new products out there and the cool programs!


title: The Best Magazine for PC Enthusiasts!!

text: The best magazine available for PC enthusiasts, very good info on overclocking, system optimizing, OS tweaks and excellent hardware and software reviews, I look forward to each issue.


title: The straight scoop

text: Thank god this is not a Ziff Davis publication.  MaxPC will actually tell you if a product is bad. They will print just what they think about something; no sugar coating. I would compare their style to Car and Driver. Technical, but they know how to have a good time.


title: LIES

text: Without saying anything in the title like discless copy, this is maximum pc, but the diskless version. If you want the disk, you will need to order from the maximum pc website. Not taking off any stars for that though. 4/5 mainly due to some of the erroneous advice given in the magazine, but a good magazine to read through nonetheless...


title: The best PC magazine

text: In my opinion Maximum PC is the best PC magazine on the market. They are not sell-outs to their sponsors, unlike PC World and ZDNet in general. Maximum PC is not afraid to critique products that they do not like, so it's rare that products will get perfect 10's. I trust this magazine 100% with my computer hardware upgrades.


title: DISAPPOINTED

text: MAXIMUMPC IS MY ONLY PC MAG AT PRESENT; IT HAS EVERYTHING I AM INTERESTED IN: NEW PRODUCTS, PRODUCT EVAL AND COMPARISONS, AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES. HOWEVER, I RECEIVED MY FIRST MAGAZINW SANS CD-ROM; I ENJOY THESE FOR THE DRIVER UPDATES AND UTILITIES. DO THE DISCOUNTED SUBSCRIPTIONS COME WITHOUT THE CDs? IF SO, IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPRESENTED AS SUCH IN THE AMAZON DESCRIPTION!! SUCH INFORMATION GOVERNS WHETHER OR NOT I AM WILLING TO GIVE UP A FEATURE FOR A DOLLAR SAVINGS; I RESENT NOT HAVING SUCH A CHOICE. THIS OCCURRED WITH MY LAST RENEWAL AS WELL! PERHAPS THE PUBLISHERS OF MAXIMUMPC ARE PLAYING THIS GAME!!


title: THE PC source

text: One of the truly beautiful things about Maximum PC is the fact that they cover so many computer-related topics.  Many PC magazines have evolved into field-specific narrow-ranged reads, but this one stays true.  It covers software, hardware, modding, gaming, and so much more.  It features content appropriate for all levels of computer users, and its reviewers are phenomenally in-depth.  Not only is the content great, but reading it proves to be remarkably enjoyable.  The magazine's staff succeeds in making it seem very personal, to such a level that you feel like you know everyone there. It has a great attitude too (how can you go wrong with a magazine entitled "Maximum PC, Minimum BS"?) If you're looking for a PC mag that covers a wide-range of interests and is still greatly enjoyable, this is the one.


title: Finally a magazine not written for morons.

text: If you ever wanted PCworld or PCmagazine to write better articles, buy this magazine. Designed for more techy people than mac users, MaxPC is the current king of tech mags..


title: Unreasonable Wait for subscription to start.

text: I subscribed in late May to MaximumPC and PCGamer. Early July I started getting PCGamer.  Still nothing from MaximumPC.  I called customer service and they said they had recieved my order June 2nd and to expect my first issue in late September. Thats nearly four months! That is an unreasonable wait relative to the industry standard and clearly outside the stated wait on the order form. I gave one star because the magazine is a good magazine. But at a $8.99 news stand price it is too expensive... so I am left with the choice of spending almost $35 to get the four months worth before my subscription starts (more than the subscription itself) or just missing out on those issue.  Very poor customer service.


title: good

text: good


title: Maximum PC -- No CD!?

text: The magazine itself offers a lot of information on different computer components, product reviews, various how-to guides and other helpful information. The CD usually contains a game demo, freeware apps, and sometimes hardware driver updates. Yes, it is slightly biased toward gamers, but is still a very good magazine for non-gamers. I wish I'd read a couple of issues before I bought my PC. I recommend you subscribe elsewhere so you can get the CD with it.


title: MAXIMUM PC

text: GREAT PRODUCT FOR A GREAT PRICE<br />HOWEVER, I NEED TO CHANGE THE SHIPPING ADDRESS FOR FUTURE PUBLICATIONS....I INADVERTNETLY SELECTED MY NAME AND ADDRESS WHEN I PURCHASED IT AND I SHOULD REALLY HAVE PUT THE RECIPIENTS.


title: Not for me but would be excellent for somone that is not a professional

text: This is a great magazine for someone that doesn't keep up with the latest and greatest computer technologies and hacks.


title: Excellent magazine,but with flaws...

text: This is an excellent magazine! For cutting edge computer products and components,you cant find a better resource than Maximun PC.The one drawback to Maximun PC is that ,often,the products they review are high-end products that are typically priced out of the average readers range.The review are insightful,but the magazine would be alot better if they spent more time detailing products in the mid-price range.Its still a very good resource,and very informative! Definately the best computer magazine I know of.


title: Maximum PC review

text: Love the magazine.  The price through Amazon is well worth it for the knowledge recieved and the subscription process is painless


title: Excellent magazine

text: I just recently got into "real" computers, something powerful enough to run todays demanding games. MaximumPC is the perfect magazine for hardware that is above and beyond the everyday Dells and HPs. Great reviews and articles about some of the latest and most powerful components and software out there. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in computers.


title: Best PC Mag Ever!

text: This is by far the best PC magazine I have ever owned. It provides great reviews of the latest products out on the market. Before building your PC make sure you check this magazine first. I love the layout and the great looking design. I highly recommend this magazine.


title: Maximum PC Magazine

text: I like Maximum PC magazine, but when I received my first copy it came without the CD. I will not renew my subsciption.


title: Maximum Bozo

text: This is a magazine made of clowns! Bozo rules! I friendly advice to people is to get almost any other magazine. This one is completely lost.


title: Excellent Magazine

text: If you want the latest news and tips about computer technology, MaximumPC is the ticket! Highly recommend this for the pc novice looking to gain hardware and software knowledge!


title: For enthusiasts minus the typical BS

text:
As someone who was building his own computers since the Pentium 1 days (and overclocking them until I saw smoke), I can appreciate this magazine's writting, style, and lack of typical BS. So many times "good companies" seem to get a pass. So few times do people/writers actually understand the hardware better than most enthusasts. I love that they test their motherboards with ALL MEMORY full..... I mean, anyone who would want to read this magazine is aware of these types of issues commonly overlooked on most review sites.

Also their podcast, while not very often, is hilarious.

Support this print magazine. Releish in their "Builds" and careful consideration of parts. Take heart knowing they will actually say "don't buy this now, wait 2 months since Sandy Bridge is worth it" (as an example).


title: AVID READER SINCE "boot"  WAS THE NAME

text: for computer enthusiast, MaxPC is a welcome sight in your mailbox. i can remember for years savorying every page of "boot" (as it was called in beginning) as i was (and still am) obcessed with PC's. Anyone, from advanced users - to beginners looking for knowledge - can profit from every issue of MaxPC. the icing on the cake is the subscription that comes with a CD-ROM as it is packed with demos, utilities, and other useful apps (very helpful for those not blessed with broadband connections). Until I discovered the community of hardware enthusiast web sites, MaxPC, formerly "boot", was my only really informative source for computing news and articles. To this day, i consider my subscription to it worth more than 10 subscriptions to most other computing mags. I can't wait until they merge with DVD media and maybe end up offering more info on Divx codecs, encoding your own movies, and best bang for the buck audio and video equipment. Try a few issues (with CD)and you may get hooked...


title: Mother Earth News

text: My all time favorite magazine! I keep everyone and refer back to it. I would love to get all the CD's one day. Worth every penny. You cannot go wrong!


title: Kick A** Magazine! Must have for PC Power Users!

text: If you are a PC Power user, this mag is for you. Comes with a CD loaded with Demos and Freeware. Real Kick A**! Great product reviews, and honest opinions. You need this magazine!!!


title: Plan to get your magazine delivered by the next ICE AGE!

text: The magazines ordered through amazon take an ETERNITY to be delivered.  The estimated time for my delivery was April after I had placed the order in Feb.  That's a long enough wait as it is---I ended up receiving it the the end of June!  And when I called to complain...the customer service rep explained to me that it was technically within the estimated allowed time for delivery.  so bottom line...if you have an urge to order a magazine that may take half a year or so to get to you...then this is the ONE FOR YOU-hands down.  I plan on never ordering a single magazine through Amazon again.  Definitely don't send a subscription to anyone as a birthday gift- it'll maybe make it in time for the FOLLOWING birthday year..so plan years in advance!


title: Good Mag, but before you order you should know...

text: First off eveyone is complaining of waiting for magazine to show up lately. Its was a long wait for me too. thats why it says 6-10 weeks people. dont expect it sooner, duh. anyways, the magazine is good. it doesnt advertise some major brands like gateway, but its a good reference magazine, and you can learn some stuff from it every month, but theres only been one article in maybe 7 magazines i have that deals with linux, and ive never seen a mac article. overall its cheap and that makes it a good deal, the only magazine i currently like more costs 30 dollars so Maximum PC is a good deal.


title: A PC Power User Must-Have

text: This magazine is not for everyone - not everyone wants to build a $6000 Dream Machine PC, or cares what the absolute most powerful PC components are but for thos of us who do - this is our bible.  An established perioudical, MaximumPC has a great staff and are the masters at what they do - make people drool after technology month after month.


title: Maximum Computer Geek, Begenner []

text:
The only thing wrong with this mag is:
1. Several months ago, they cut down on the amount of content. 2. Also they began putting in reviews on [] like MP3
  Players. Hard core gamers could care less.
3. They do not put as many "tweaking" tips as they did before.
  Instead, they put long articles on "How a CPU Works".
4. They need to get back to basics. HCGs (Hard Core Gamers)
  want to know little secrets, like:
  a. How companies like Alienware tweak an OS, BIOS & other
  "tweakables" to get their PCs to SCREAM.
5. They've began taking to much for granted, as far as the know-
  ledge of their average readers. For instance, they talk
  about Raid 0 & Raid +0 and the benifits of running such a
  setup, but it would be nice if they would devote a section of
  "step-by-step" instructions on how to do a raid config, with
  new HDs and installing a new OS, or if it can be done with
  your current OS installed.
6. Tweaks, tweaks and more tweaks. Simple (to them) the best way
  to configure your cabling with IDE HDs, CD Roms, CD-RW, DVE+
  RWs, Zip drives, etc.
7. How the heck to you get Advanced Power Management to work
  properly? I've tried setting it up in the BIOS. If you don't
  enable it in BIOS, before loading a "clean install" of your
  OS some features are not available, when you try to configure
  it in Windows. For that matter, every time I try to set it up
  in Windows, then save the "profile" it tells me "one or more
  of the settings are incompatible". I've never been able to
  get a PC to "hybrinate" or go to sleep, where all the fans
  power down. Maybe I'm just dumb.
8. THIS IS THE BIGGIE. I've talked to a lot of HCGs, and they
  all (well all but one of 23) said they thought the inclusion
  of a monthly feature for "DUMMIES" would be a good choice.
  For example: Several people told me that when they run Si-
  Soft's Sandra, Win98se OS, they get a recommendation to "turn
  Double Buffering off". Proble is, they cant find anyplace to
  do it. They looked in Win.ini, System.ini, Autoexec.bat,
  even the registry, but no DBLBUFF.SYS (SP?) exists. They
  finally just remove the file from the "Windows\System"
  directory & upon re-booting, they get an error that it isn't
  loaded because it's missing or corrupt. I could go on and on.
9. I would be happy to write the article (for a probationary
  period, to check reader response, then when Maximum PC gets
  overwhelming positive responses and sales increase, we can
  talk about some type of compensation that would be fair to
  all parties.
In spite of all the "nit pickin" I listed, Maximum PC is still the most excitingly entertaining PC magazine there is. I get my monthly subscription and it is all I can do to (not drop everything I'm doing) to start reading. I usually save it for bedtime, because (if I've had a bad day) MaxPC immediatly makes everything better. It is definatly a "Kicka__ Magazine.
I am curious as to why you don't offer the subscription with the CD. Becuase everyone I know gets the CD. Is it that the price would not be much better than the one offered in the mag?
My worst nightmares are, they will discontinue Maxamum PC>


title: Good Computer Mag.

text: I have only been getting this magazine for three months and my computer knowledge has skyrocketed.  Much of the info goes over my head, but after reading the entire magazine, I find myself understanding much of the rest.<br />This is a very thorough magazine covering a plethora of topics from Hardware to Software.  Head-to-head comparisons are very good, although I would like to see a brief summary at the end of every one.


title: Maximum PC

text: Can't give a review on Maximum PC.  Never received the magazine.  Instead I was sent the men's magazine FHM.  Please send my Maximum PC.


title: Best Computer Magazine EVER

text: I have been a Maximum PC reader since its beginning and still read it cover to cover. Awesome magazine. Love it


title: It Is A Good Magazine, But They Have Sly Renewal Practices.

text:
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!


title: Worth Reading

text: Writer's Digest is one of the few magazines I read cover to cover. Many of the helps are timely and the resources good. I miss my magazine when the subscription runs out. In the fast changing requirements of the publishing and writing field it is important to keep up. This magazine is worth the time and price.


title: Five Stars

text: Perfect mag for every writer, new or experienced.


title: Informative and worthy of purchase.

text: Glad I ordered it!  I need a slight push and sometimes a hard shove to keep working.  This mag gives it to me.  It is good to see what writers are doing to keep an edge AND it is great to see what is going on in a variety of markets.  Though I tried to enter a writing contest through the magazine and couldn't get access due to a incompleted internet site ... I still recommend the magazine overall.


title: Worth it!

text: This Artist Mag is informative, inspirational, and well worth ordering.  I live somewhat secluded.  For me much of my inspiration comes from the encouragement of other artists accomplishments.  Information offered concerning art business is extremely helpful.  Glad I ordered!


title: Very Disappointed

text: I purchased this subscription and received notice from Amazon back on May 2, 2013 that my order had shipped.  What I expected was that I would receive the latest copy of this magazine immediately to read until the next issue comes out, BUT the notice says that I won't receive an issue until at least July 15th.  I understand that there are only 8 issues published annually but why couldn't they have at least sent me a copy of the latest issue?  To further compound this, I did not see where I had to have a credit card on file in order to get the Kindle version.  I use gift cards to replenish my Amazon account and as such I am denied the Kindle subscription that I have already paid for.  I don't think it's fair to offer up the Kindle subscription without mentioning that you have to have a credit card number attached to your Amazon account in order to get this considering I had already paid for the privilege.  I keep reading how important it is to have this magazine if you want to be a writer.  What good is it if I have already waited more than three weeks for a print copy and been denied the electronic copy?  Am very disappointed.


title: Nice but Limited Coverage

text:
It presents good information, but:
It is really focussed on traditional publishing.
It lags behind online sources (> 1 year), limiting the "news" value of many pieces.


title: Where's the print?

text: Kindle part is GREAT! Received 2 issues - Kindle only. Why Have I not been mailed the print issues? Unhappy about this. Today I will need to call the magazine's customer service.


title: Must have for aspiring authors

text: Never disappointed in content


title: Great resource for new writer...

text: I've been writing for years but am just finishing up my first complete manuscript now.  While I'm in that process, I wanted to begin researching the "industry", and was looking for some good sources to get me started.  Writer's Digest has been a great starting off point.  It has really great tips and pointers about the writing industry, publishing process, about writing as a "craft", etc.  It's just a really great resource; I'm very happy with my purchase.


title: No Comparison, this is the best resource for writers out there

text: Writer's Digest opens up a whole new world of publishing, and it helps keep me inspired. It also connects you with other great products and classes. Highly recommended.


one of my favorite magazines.  love the stories, jokes, and everything in each issue.  am glad to get it.  read them and save them all.


title: Five Stars

text: love it. period


title: Five Stars

text: wonderful with lots of help and just good inspiration and guidance.  Husband and I both read it.


title: magazine

text: This came in the promised time period. However I had ordered it as a gift subscription. It was being delivered to me not the intended. Can when ordering gift subscriptions, a way that the magazine will get sent to the right address from the start. Can that part of the ordering process be made simpler & clearer? This happened on two magazines. The isusse is now corrected, but it took a couple issues to change.