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Fax Machines: Ratings of Sources
Total of 10 Sources

For an explanation of how we rank reviews, see our ratings criteria page.

1. Amazon.com
As of Oct. 2008
Fax Machines
by Contributors to Amazon.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Amazon.com is a great destination to read user reviews of fax machines. The site is easy to navigate, and the number of reviews a fax machine has received is listed right on the main landing page. We also like a handy box that compares the most helpful positive and critical reviews. Many fax machines get considerable feedback. On the downside, not all fax machines here are current models.
2. Staples.com
As of Oct. 2008
Fax Machines
by Contributors to Staples.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Staples has several advantages and disadvantages compared to other user-review sites. The biggest negative is that comments tend to be briefer than elsewhere. On the plus side, reviewers are asked to make a bottom-line assessment of whether or not they would recommend the fax machine to a friend, and most are verified to be actual owners/buyers of the fax machine they are reporting on.
3. ConsumerGuide.com
As of Oct. 2008
Fax Machines
by Editors of ConsumerGuide.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Consumer Guide has improved as a resource for product reviews. While we are still not convinced that extensive testing is done in all cases, many of the reports now make it clear that at least some hands-on evaluations are taking place. In addition, some reports, such as the one on the budget-priced Brother FAX-575 desktop fax machine, are surprisingly critical.
4. Home Office Reports
As of Oct. 2008
Fax Machines
by Editors of Home Office Reports
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This is the most comprehensive review of fax machines we found; even so, Home Office Reports does not rate individual models. Instead, editors give an overall rating for each brand of fax machine based on simplicity, cost effectiveness, productivity gain, usability, compatibility, durability and features. Though this overview is nice, we'd appreciate more specific ratings.
5. BetterBuys.com
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Laser Fax Guide
by Editors of BetterBuys.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

This guide, which can be purchased for $29, contains a great deal of information about the fax industry. It discusses technology, major brands and models. It also designates the best machines in various… categories as Editor's Choice products -- but only for laser fax machines. This publication doesn't cover inkjet fax machines at all. Purchasers of the guide have access to a free product update database for reviews of the newest models.

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6. NewEgg.com
As of Oct. 2008
Fax Machines and Copiers
by Contributors to Newegg.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Newegg.com is a retailer specializing in computer and technology products. While fax machines don't get many reviews here, most are written by users with a higher-than-average level of technical knowledge.
7. Epinions.com
As of Oct. 2008
Fax Machines
by Contributors to Epinions
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Epinions trails other user-review sites in terms of traffic, which means that fax machines here tend to get fewer reviews than elsewhere, and many get no reviews at all. However, the reviews here tend to be longer than those at retailer sites, and some are very detailed, so it is worth at least a look-see.
8. PriceGrabber.com
As of Oct. 2008
Fax Machines
by Contributors to PriceGrabber.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment More than 80 fax machines are listed at PriceGrabber.com, though not all are current models and not all get user reviews. The write-ups here are on a par with those at other user-opinion sites, and include strengths, weaknesses and an overall rating.
9. BestBuy.com
As of Oct. 2008
Fax Machines
by Contributors to BestBuy.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment BestBuy.com only lists a handful of fax machines, and most only get a handful of reviews. Still, it is worth a visit for a second opinion or two, and we like that users are asked to say whether or not they would recommend their fax machine to a friend.
10. NexTag.com
As of Oct. 2008
Fax Machines
by Contributors to NexTag.com
1 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment NexTag is a shopping portal that links to a number of retailer sites. Users can post ratings for products they own -- including fax machines -- but not leave comments. Because of that, NexTag is only really useful for a second or third opinion about a fax machine you are considering.

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