You are ready to buy some software but how do you reasearch for the product online ? Is the software worth the price? What are available alternatives ? Can I see some screenshots or video reviews ? Will the software work on my existing machine ? Is a new version available?
Mike Gowan has created an excellent list of online resources and magazine websites where you can read unbiased reviews of software before making the actual purchase.
Tom’s Hardware is for the serious tech types. The detail and focus of their reviews make them ideal for those who need to know the ins and outs of every feature , but may be over the head of the average user.
CNET covers everything you can think of: computers, software, PC products, Mac, Linux, TVs, even cars. They review products quickly and in-depth, and they update the reviews as needed when new information becomes available. Plus, the active community of users add insights, offering the best of both worlds — reputable expert opinions and the many opinions of real users.
PC World and PC Magazine
Targeted mainly at business users, these magazines and their Web sites offer in-depth reviews of software and hardware in easy-to-understand language. They also offer benchmarking on many reviews and will often feature large roundups of products within a category to make it quick to compare.
Focused solely on products for the Mac OS, Macworld is a one of the best resources for Mac users, and especially for graphic designers and other creative professionals. Like PC World and PC Magazine, they offer benchmarks and comparison reviews. [via TechSoup]
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