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EW review: "It doesn't look like an online store--but that's because etown wants to "put an expert by your side" and not merely list prices for TVs, stereos, and cameras. Combining a slick interface and partnerships with such vendors as Harvey Electronics, 800.COM, and Reel.com, etown.com bests the competition by posting surprisingly honest product criticisms, a glossary, articles (like "How to Buy an HD-Ready TV"), a question-and-answer-based adviser, and a comparison generator that automatically creates a chart with the feature lists of two or more user-selected products. E-gads. A" "Etown.com is by far the coolest designed and easiest to navigate site for consumer electronics. It was founded by five journalists who have written about the electronics industry for years for such publications as Rolling Stone and USA Today... This provides for in depth product reviews and information. " (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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CoolAudio.com EW review: "If you're a hi-fi wonk, you know to name-drop international brands. No surprise, then, that this site is the exclusive online dealer of Audes, BC Acoustique, Chord, Quad, Roksan, and Wharfedale, in addition to more recognizable names like Toshiba and Aiwa. The Product Recommender helps you match components to your needs, and the site will send technicians to your house to set up that $5,000 home theater you just bought. A-" |
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CircuitCity.com EW review: "Real-world stores offer a few things online-only shops can't: trust in the brand name and a place to go if there's a problem with the merchandise. Although they "don't yet have all our products online," Circuit City's e-selection is well organized, and there are background articles about certain kinds of products, glossaries, detailed product descriptions and photos, and interactive feature-by-feature product-comparison charts. Still want to feel/see/hear that gadget in person? Use the site's store seeker to find a location near you. A-" |
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J&R Music World
and Computer World EW review: "Smart shoppers have long flocked to this New York City store to find good deals on all things electronic. Web surfers can search on keywords, click on highlighted words for glossary definitions, and see product-specific recommendations; click on a VCR, for example, and the site reminds you to buy blank VHS tapes here, too. B+" Forbes Review: "Dripping with computer and electronic gear. One major reason J&R has built a good reputation is because of its inventory. It's well stocked. Lately the site has really improved its navigation and search function. " (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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Speaker Works
Northwest EW review: "When it comes to speaker components, you just want to see what's in stock and how much it costs. This site lets you see all relevant product prices, specs, and photos, or try the free online speaker-repair estimate. The next time you need terminal cups or a passive radiator kit, you'll know where to go--even if you don't know what those phrases mean. Yes, a glossary would help. B-" |
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| + | Crutchfield www.crutchfield.com "Crutchfield's catalog specializes in car-audio system equipment and so does the Web site. You can perform a car-audio search based on the type of car you own, and Crutchfield will locate the best compatible products. Switch products and Crutchfield will remember your car." (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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| 0 | Roxy.com www.roxy.com "Roxy.com is a mixed bag. While it offers excellent customer service features... the site itself is poorly executed. Roxy.com sells audio and video equipment, cell and conventional phones, PDAs and DirecTV equipment and subscriptions. However, the selection is very narrow.... It also takes too long to drill down through all of the "hot deal" pitches to the product listings." (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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| 0 | StreetPrices www.streetprices.com "StreetPrices is more than a little confusing. There is so much to click on. Once you perform a search the data retrieved is displayed in a list and in tabular form, but it seems like there's a missing step where you narrow your search." (Forbes--click here for full review) |
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