Popular Mechanics (1-year) Reviews

• The Jack-of-All-Trades Magazine

  
  By A26URS9AKCMTI0 on 2003-01-02
  Popular Mechanics is a Jack-of-All-Trades Magazine. I have been an avid reader since high school picking up every other issue or so at local newsstands. I only recently finally got smart and picked up a subscription. For the price you can't go wrong. PM is filled with informative articles on everything ranging from new technology, world events, woodworking tips, car care, automotive design, and computers. PM does not delve to deep into any particular subject, rather it gives you a broad view of all of them.

  In each issue your likely to find tips on how to change and fix a flat tire on your car, plans on how to build wood furniture, reviews on new cars, and reports on upcoming technology. The articles are always interesting and provide enough information to let you do a little more digging if the subject matter sparks your interest. Jay Leno even writes an automotive section that is always enjoyable to read.

  The product reviews are informative and have helped me with numerous purchases ranging from new cars, snow blowers, power tools, dirt bikes and the like. I would recommend this magazine to anyone interested in any of the mentioned subjects but can't afford 40 different subscriptions to cover them all.
  
  

• Covers all the bases

  
  By A1F77V8AUB3F7S on 2002-01-16
  For me, this magazine has it all: technology, automotive, aviation, boats, home repair, and much more. It gives a great overview of what is happening in many industries and hobbies. I have generally read the entire issue two days after I have received it, and I don't have a lot of free time for reading.

  One of the best aspects of this magazine is that is does not take itself too seriously. It does a great job creating articles that are informative and detailed, but leaves room for fun and offbeat topics too.

  Last year Popular Mechanics readers got to follow a PM sponsored NASCAR car. This year they have switched to a top fuel dragster. These articles give you a good behind the sense look at what it takes to race these impressive vehicles.

  If racing is not your style, checkout the woodworking section where a myriad of woodworking projects are presented. Don't forget their annual woodworkers special with a whole host of plans in a single issue.

  Got a leaky water heater? Check the home repair section. Car on the fritz? Check the auto repair section. Wondering what is new in the military? Watch for the frequent special articles on the Special Forces and their hardware. This magazine has a great deal to offer!

  For an all around look at technology and all things mechanical, you can't beat Popular Mechanics!
  
  

• Too many hand gun ads for me...

  
  By on 2003-12-10
  I received a subscription for Christmas last year as it seemed like a pretty broad based magazine with lots of good articles on a variety of topics. And that is absolutely true - however, I ultimately cancelled due to the number of advertisements for hand guns. Call me what you will (and yes, I'm from that bastion of liberalism, Massachusetts) but I could not support a periodical that advertises these items. Just my own personal feelings on this matter.
  
  

• So So, not Great a bit thin

  
  By A1JXIA6LY2LA0G on 2005-09-26
  This might be a good magazine to get your Jr. High son or grandson. It has lots of interesting articles. I really enjoyed it as a kid.
  It takes a hard slant to the right on ocasion. There are also just a few too many times where what is featured in their tech review articles happen to be featured prominantly in the magazine's ads. Its hard to tell the ads from the articles at times. Its also just not that well written. The articles themselves are a bit thin.
  One article a while back mentioned a "bridge of glass" being built in Tacoma. (this was a follow-on to an earlier article on bridge technology and exotic materials) If you go there, its a bridge to a glass museum, but is made of ordinary reinforced concrete. A little editorial fact checking never hurts.
  
  

• The Editor is a Patriot

  
  By A14VIERE1PKON6 on 2006-09-12
  Popular Mechanics is a great magazine. I've read it, off and on for years, but had just about forgotten about it. About a year ago a co-worker had a copy and in it the Editor wrote an open letter to the readers, it seems that someone was offended because he had ads for handguns in the magazine.
  I was so impressed with his backbone to stand up against the politically correct crowd, that I subscribed to the magazine.
  
  In the June 2004 edition of Popular Mechanics Mr. Oldham addressed the issue:
  As the editor, yes, I decide what will run and what will not. And yes, I enjoy the shooting sports and am a member of the National Rifle Association. I believe that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees me, an individual, the right to own a firearm. Like most of the readers of Popular Mechanics I am generally a law-abiding citizen, have served in the armed forces of this country and am not a "gun nut". From letters I received, I think I'm pretty much in step with the majority of our readers. Knowing that I have the support of most of you reading this, I can tell you categorically that no amount of irate letters or whining or protesting will scare me into forcing gun articles out of these pages. It's part of our heritage. It's part of our editorial mission.
  And that's why we print articles on firearms. Let the letters begin. Till next time.
  
  
  
• Chock-Full of Information
  By A3QG0GSNL2VLW9 on 2005-10-16
  I took a chance on this magazine approximately 1yr. ago and I am not sorry I did. It has a wealth of information covering almost anything mechanical and electrical. The how-to section is always informative and helpful, as well as, educational. I will continue this subscription indefinately.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Tyrone
  
  
• best magizine ever
  By A8WUW9V7N8KPC on 2004-12-19
  This is the best magazine ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gives lots of detail and has awsome articals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
  
• great read
  By A8GIK2FIUKVDG on 2007-12-22
  this magazine is an easy read. the articles r brief and concise. i am always in a rush, and time is an issue. thsi mag lets me just pick it up and read when ever i want.
  
  
• Popular Mechanics
  By AQIT0LQD107WX on 2007-01-09
  the fact that I ordered online meant that I didnt get full information about when the subscription (gift!) would start - I ordered in NOvember and the youngster who's gift it was (Christmas) got nothing in his stocking from his aunt and uncle. Bummer! when I called the company 800 # they told me that if I'd ordered direct with the company the customer service person would have told me that January was when the gift year would begin. All is well now that January has arrived but it wasn't fun for the gift recipent! Seems that disclosure ought to be the same whether one is ordering online thru Amazon or direct with the company.
  
  
• Popular Mechanics
  By AOJRG2BT20QWY on 2007-04-06
  Since I haven't received the magazine yet, it is very difficult to review it at this time. However, I can review the 6-8 week delivery time as a minus 5!
  
  
• I've been reading PM for over 55 years ... and it's still an excellent read!
  By A2M515A2KO3V1C on 2007-04-25
  When I was a little guy my bedtime reading included Winny the Pooh, The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, Brave New World, and four "How-To" magazines including Popular Mechanics. Three of the magazines changed direction (and/or failed) over the years, but Popular Mechanics stayed true to its Do-It-Yourself-type readers and is still worth reading cover-to-cover.
  No I'm not interested in selling my Popular Mechanics collection; I'm still using them.
  
  
• Seems a little strange to review a magazine, but...
  By A3INN916E4VION on 2007-06-14
  I've been reading PM for as long as I can remember, and it's always been a great magazine. Good way to keep up with a broad expanse of technology.
  
  
  
• Very interesting!
  By A2MCBBKVD27EZV on 2006-03-20
  We love this magazine. It is very eclectic in it's subject matter and we have really enjoyed the variety.
  
  
• Subscription to Popular Mechanics
  By AOLRQ2IM3XL3T on 2007-01-10
  I've given this magazine to my son for many years. He looks forward to getting a new subscription each year for Christmas. It was an added bonus this time to be looking forward to the $5.00 bonus, however I would have purchased the magazine without it.
  
  
• Spanish version in better
  By A1Q5IYNXE4PX5V on 2007-06-17
  The topics of the magazine are great, but it has too much ads, which makes it hard to read. I'd rather the spanish version, it's easier to read. Besides, delivery takes too much.
  
  
• Simply the best
  By AQ22GV9NTK3UN on 2007-07-17
  This magazine is one of the few I eagerly await each month. Then I read it cover to cover.
  
  
• Very good
  By AVCTF1MEJD5XF on 2007-08-09
  I ordered this not too long ago and got it pretty quick. Excellent price, really good magazine. 100% recommended. 5 Stars
  
  
• Best Magazine ever.
  By A2USY1J4PJVW2V on 2007-12-08
  nice magazine alot of new technology news as well as alot of useful information. A+
  
  
• Popular Mechanics
  By ADCWVEZKAPIH0 on 2007-12-15
  I haven't really kept up with Popular Mechanics, excellent, intesting articles... I will enjoy !!
  
  
• where is the magazine?
  By A2CJKWX28ENKIO on 2008-01-16
  This was a gift for my Dad. He has only received one magazinewe I ordered it in Nov. and that one took longer because your order people didn't get his name right. If any one cares please take a look at the name on the order. He needs the full name an number.Maybe put the number on the next line. So far pretty poor service.
  
  
• where is it?
  By A1E09F3TYEP4I7 on 2008-01-20
  bought a subscription on 12/14. nothing here on 1/20. hope it comes or get my money back.
  
  
• good magazine-late
  By A29JVD2L276OQF on 2008-03-15
  Interesting magazine, haven't recieved the first copy of the renewel yet. Ordered a year ago and had to wait over 6 weeks as well.
  
  
• don't trust it
  By A3CKIEK9F74DT9 on 2008-04-12
  I subcribed for one year last Aug, but only received one magazine since then, and I called this company and emailed them,they never respond, liar, cheater.
  
  
• Popular Mechanics
  By A3TF1APXH3U0MK on 2008-08-19
  I got this subscription for my husband last year as a gift. He loves it. But this was supposed to be a renewal to the subscription. We are now getting 2 of the same magazine. Can you please change this for me?
  
  
• Popular Mech. review
  By A3HZQI9CRRL4Q on 2008-08-30
  As a kid I loved reading this magazine,it was fascinating and wonderous to see new inventions,auto mechanics know how and possibly soon to be released new products. It fired up my imagination in studying to become a mechanical engineer. Today I love it just as I did years ago as a kid.
  I would highly recommend it to anyone with a love of wanting to know how things work and like repairing things themselves.
  
  

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