Even the experts have a difficult time keeping up with the latest mother boards, chipsets, CPUs, video cards, monitors, games and software. So the staggering array of hardware and software choices overwhelm the average reader. That's where Maximum PC comes to the rescue. Maximum PC is known for their no mercy approach to product reviews. Now, all of their reviews from the past year are all in one place, organized and expanded to cover details that couldn't be included in the magazine. For readers shopping for new PC hardware and software, this is the book that will help them make sense of it all - and ensure that their hard-earned money is put to good use. Don't let marketing rhetoric, overblown claims and incomplete product specs drive hardware or software purchases. Go right to the one source that will always steer you right - Maximum PC!In this indispensable book, find detailed buying advice on the following:Standalong PCsProcessorsMotherboardsMemoryHard DrivesCD/DVD DrivesSound CardsVideo CardsGame ControllersSpeakersPrintersMP3 PlayersDigital CameraScannersPocket PCs and PDAsMiscellaneous tech gadgets
For young readers
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