What's the Best Mac magazine to buy?

[caveman_uk]

Re: On the PC front

Originally posted by manitoubalck
Yes well
I currently have a years subscription to PC PowerPlay, it's an Australian PC mag, centred on, Gaming, modding, expansion, and pushing your PC to the limit.

Given that the title of the thread is 'What's the best Mac Magazine to buy?' what PC mag you read is somewhat irrelevant don't you think?

 

[manitoubalck]

Re: Re: On the PC front

Originally posted by caveman_uk
Given that the title of the thread is 'What's the best Mac Magazine to buy?' what PC mag you read is somewhat irrelevant don't you think?

Notice the opening line of the post, I'm well aware it's semi off topic.

 

[amnesiac1984]

I can't believe nobody reads macuser! AM I the only one subscribed to it? They even get mentioned as sources for macrumors occasionally and they always have really good news stories that you don't always get in other mac mags. Every issue has at least one story about how microsoft is gonna be shafted or is doing something illegal, its great!

Seriously though it does seem odd does it not, that nobody here seems to buy it. I guess its the "alternative" mac magazine, come on guys, Think Different, Read Macuser!

 

[iChan]

i think macdirectory is the best, with excellent production values and lot of style with brilliant interviews.

 

[big duane]

after 10 years of using macs, MacWorld was the first computer magazine i subscribed to (came free with my new powerbook). i'm fairly surprisedby this, but every issue has a good 10 or 12 pages that get dogeared for further review later.

 

[Ambrose Chapel]

yeah i'll also throw my support behind MacWorld. the past several issues particularly have had a lot of good tips that i've used and gone back to. true, a lot of content is on the net, instantly and for free, but i find it very helpful to have a reference to go back to months (sometimes years) later.

i do wish Mw hadn't dropped Andy Ihnatko's column, though.

 

[sivartris]

What is the purpose?

First you need to determine the purpose of your magazine needs.

(Excuse me if this has been posted. A quick browse didn't seem to mention this fact.)

If you just want basic information or reviews, there are usually plenty of Web resources available.

If you want more technical info such as working with your Mac (design) or programming, then it is a good idea to get a subscription.

I haven't taken a design magazine for some time, but I currently take Mac Tech for programming. It is excellent.

 

[hvfsl]

I read PCWorld, MacWorld and Edge (Gaming mag aimed at 18+). Although PCWorld has a lot of Mac reviews now, and sometimes gives Macs a better rating than I would.

 

[hvfsl]

Originally posted by amnesiac1984
I can't believe nobody reads macuser! AM I the only one subscribed to it? They even get mentioned as sources for macrumors occasionally and they always have really good news stories that you don't always get in other mac mags. Every issue has at least one story about how microsoft is gonna be shafted or is doing something illegal, its great!

Seriously though it does seem odd does it not, that nobody here seems to buy it. I guess its the "alternative" mac magazine, come on guys, Think Different, Read Macuser!

I read it whenever I go on a long journey, but dont get it regulary like MacWorld, PCWorld and Edge, because I have a subscription to those mags.

 

[johnnyjibbs]

I used to like Edge. In fact, I saw an old 2000 special issue the other day in the attic and it had details of the Power Mac Cube in it! It used to be pretty fair at reviews, although it's a little too anti-Nintendo for my liking, like most of the other mags.