Tom's Hardware Guide Review

Structure and Purpose

Tom's Hardware Guide is one of the most popular online resource sites for technology. It was established in 1996 by Dr. Thomas Pabst and is currently owned by Best of Media Group Company, which is one of the world's top three online publishers for technology. In 1998, Tom's Hardware Guide drew over 400,000-page requests a day, 12 million a month (Pabst, Desmond, Barber, & Gross, 1998), and 42 million average monthly page views in 2007 (Best of Media Group, 2008). It offers in-depth information for personal computer and computer products. The structure of the site is well laid out and organized so that information is readily accessible. Tabbed categories for Articles, News, Forums, Charts, IT Pros, Brands, and Shopping are easy to use.

Analysis: Pros and Cons

The depth and breadth of information offered is one of the guide's strongest assets. Users greatly...
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