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Oct 08, 2007 18:19 |  #1

I have found that I really prefer this website layout ALOT better than dpreview when doing research and overall reading...do you agree?:)


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Oct 08, 2007 18:23 |  #2

Well, of course. :)


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Oct 08, 2007 18:33 |  #3

Oops. I read the question wrong and voted "No". :(

I meant to say that this forum layout is much better and easier on the eyes too. ;)


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Oct 08, 2007 18:44 |  #4

Lord_Malone wrote in post #4089870 (external link)
Oops. I read the question wrong and voted "No". :(

I meant to say that this forum layout is much better and easier on the eyes too. ;)

DOH!:lol:


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Oct 08, 2007 18:47 |  #5

If you're comparing this forum with the forums on dpreview, then yes, this is a whole lot better. Anyone who thinks a black screen with bright text is a good idea needs a dope slap.

But the reviews on dpreview are the best, most comprehensive I've ever seen, notwithstanding the fact that I don't always agree with their conclusions.


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Oct 08, 2007 18:53 |  #6
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i have used the site, only when i bought the camera in question, do like the layout, but needs a fresh layout, as thats been going for years, as to this layout, same old forum layout, but hey, how to improve things here?




  
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Oct 08, 2007 19:28 |  #7

Well my slightly biased opinion says yes.


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Oct 08, 2007 19:35 |  #8

I find their format very difficult to read, and it only contributes to my dislike of the dpreview forum members in general.


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Oct 08, 2007 19:40 |  #9
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DPreview's forum layout is horrible. The colors are bad and I can't read a thread continuously without clicking a million times. I usually read only the reviews, which are very good.


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Oct 08, 2007 21:03 |  #10
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POTN forums layout is much, much better than DPreview’s.
But, as already mentioned, for product reviews, DPreview is the best.


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Oct 08, 2007 23:29 |  #11

goldboughtrue wrote in post #4090283 (external link)
DPreview's forum layout is horrible. The colors are bad and I can't read a thread continuously without clicking a million times. I usually read only the reviews, which are very good.

I can't help you with the colors, but if you click on "flat view" at the top of the thread, then you can read all of the posts on one page without having to click on each one.

I agree that the colors over there are hard on the eyes. As a noob, I also feel like this forum is much friendlier.

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Oct 08, 2007 23:32 |  #12

smallpotatoes wrote in post #4091522 (external link)
I can't help you with the colors, but if you click on "flat view" at the top of the thread, then you can read all of the posts on one page without having to click on each one.

I agree that the colors over there are hard on the eyes. As a noob, I also feel like this forum is much friendlier.

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I hate having to click the flat view button. I really prefer the POTN forums to the DPreview forums. The black is terrible!


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Oct 08, 2007 23:35 |  #13

Another POTN vote! Although there is lots of valuable information to be had at dpreview as well.


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Oct 09, 2007 00:01 |  #14

I have done a ton of reading here and I think this is the easiest way to do it.......


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Oct 09, 2007 00:44 as a reply to  @ Rock's post |  #15

I'll look at their reviews occasionally and will use the side-by-side comparison tool sometimes. I can't stand their forums.


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