| In the advancement of technology comes the | | | | ratings, then keep in mind that there is a certain |
| need for information. Thankfully there are | | | | amount of salt that needs to be considered. |
| numerous websites out there that offer | | | | Sometimes reviewers don't always put in the |
| comparisons, reviews, and ratings for the | | | | correct rating when they review. I've seen |
| different technology products. In particular you | | | | glowing reports on a product that was only give 1 |
| can find inkjet printer reviews from tech | | | | "star" and horrible reviews which give the product |
| magazines and websites which not only offer | | | | 5 "stars". The real meat of the product |
| consumer reviews but also professional | | | | information is in the reviewer's description, not so |
| experience and hands-on product experimentation. | | | | much the actual rating. Plus certain consumers |
| However, with all these reviews and information, | | | | look for things that may not be important to you, |
| where can you find a comprehensive compilation | | | | and thus the product receives a lower rating. So |
| of everything? There is a website called | | | | it's a good idea to make a list of the things that |
| Consumer Search which provides this. | | | | you need when looking for a product. Do you |
| Consumer Search provides a collection of | | | | want the printer to be able to do duplex printing? |
| consumer and expert from places all over the | | | | What about the software required for install? |
| web including magazines such as PC Magazine, | | | | What type of operating system do you have? Do |
| MacWorld, and Consumer Reports to consumer | | | | you care how much room the printer takes up? |
| reviews at CNet, Trusted Reviews, or Amazon. | | | | Do you plan on printing mostly in color or in black |
| Consumer Search provides complete information | | | | and white? These all will give you a basis of |
| on inkjet printer ratings from details about the | | | | comparison when reading the ratings other people |
| experts reviewing the products, where to buy | | | | have given a product. |
| the products you're searching for and listings of | | | | Another thing when considering ratings is that |
| the top rated products. Consumer Search, if you | | | | people are notorious for leaving bad ratings for |
| will, is like a review of the review that products | | | | things that aren't about the actual performance of |
| get. So not only can you see what the original | | | | the product. I've seen poor ratings because a box |
| experts are saying, but you can see if those | | | | was damaged, the sales person at the store was |
| experts have merit or are just spewing ad copy | | | | rude or inattentive, or because the consumer |
| in order to get people to buy them. It's similar to | | | | didn't like the logo of the company. People's |
| getting a second opinion on a doctor's diagnosis. | | | | opinions are just that, and sometimes it isn't |
| If you're using individual sites to get inkjet printer | | | | relevant to what they're asked about. |