Product Review Sites
The internet is very useful for comparing product prices but product reviews and buying advice are also now widely available and will make you a better informed online shopper.
Which? Online
Which? Online now offers their huge range of product tests and reviews online rather than just in a magazine format. There are also additional features including best buys, advice and recommendations. There is a monthly subscription if you wish to access all the reviews online,. However, you can enjoy a £1 only 30-day trial of Which? Online, giving you plenty of time to check out all the information of interest to you.
The Which? Website also offers information of consumer issues and is an up-to-date and extremely useful resource when you are trying to choose between similar products with different features and prices. The site is well worth a look - we were pleasantly surprised at the wide range of topics and products covered by the Which? Review teams.
Ciao
Ciao is a large online community that critically reviews and rates millions of products and services for the benefit of other consumers. It is available free of charge to consumers and combines unbiased consumer reviews and up-to-date price information from hundreds of online merchants. This makes Ciao a very comprehensive source of online shopping intelligence.
Ciao presents users with a range of valuable information on consumer goods and services including authentic reviews by other users and a comparison of the price offers available at the most competitive online shops. Whether you're looking for a new DVD player, a reliable electricity provider or the best price for a specific model of mobile phone, you will be able to find the information you need on Ciao.
John Lewis Buying Guides
The excellent online John Lewis Buying Guides, available for a wide range of products, give a wealth of information if you are considering making a purchase online. If you want to purchase a specific item or are just looking for more detailed feature explanations then this section of the John Lewis website is a valuable resource.
For example, looking at their Digital Cameras Guide, John Lewis explain the types of digital camera available, the features to look for when buying a digital camera (including lots of information on memory capacity) and explanations of these features, a comprehensive glossary of terms, associated products and masses of advice.
Cnet
Cnet is a technology review site which can help you choose the right technology products. The Reviews section gives you detailed, independent product reviews on everything from mobile phones, televisions and digital cameras to MP3 players and laptops. Digital Living offers the latest features, help and how-to articles. The Forums section allows you to ask their team of experts and readers for advice on the right products to buy, on problems you're having with your gadgets and anything else you can think of.
In the Cnet Compare Prices section you can look up UK prices on tens of thousands of different products available for purchase from online retailers. There probably isn't a better site for technology items.
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