Which tech review site has a reputation for being unbiased?

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A compact PC with a touch screen is sought after, with considerations leaning towards tablet PCs despite mixed reviews. The necessity of a touch screen prompts discussions about its practical applications, particularly for note-taking, which may be cumbersome on a tablet. Regular laptops are suggested as alternatives, with recommendations to consult multiple review sources for unbiased opinions. Key factors in choosing a device include intended use, such as note-taking, browsing, gaming, graphic design, and programming. The importance of evaluating hardware specifications and seeking diverse reviews is emphasized, as biases exist in many review platforms, including CNet and MacAddict.
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Basically what I'm looking for is a PC with minuscule footprint and a touch screen. I might go for a tablet PC but the reviews on them are not very decisive. Any suggestions are welcome...
 
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You'll end up getting a tablet if you want touch screen.

You'll have to be more specific.
 
Don't base too much off of CNet. They are horribly biased.

When I go shopping for notebooks, I always look at: http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,114734,00.asp
 
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Who isn't biased? CNet is a fine resource, provided you take it with a grain of salt. Your best bet is to decide what hardware you want, find a few devices that meet your requirements, and then search for at least 3 reviews of each one by SEPARATE sources.

As far as deciding between what platform to use, I recommend deciding on exactly what you want to be able to use it for. Examples:
Note taking
Internet browsing
E-mail
Games (simple)
Games (3-D)
Graphic Design
Programming
Scheduling
etc.

Tell us what you want to do with it and we'll recommend what "it" should be ;)
 
Who isn't biased?

Some sites are more/less biased than others. CNet has a reputation for being biased.

MacAddict has a heavy reputation for being biased towards Mac products. If you want a review on the latest Apple Computer - look elsewhere.
 
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