Popular or not?

I've been a subscriber to Popular Science for quite some time. This magazine offers me information on the newest electronics and hi-tech gadgets. The magazine articles are very thorough and give the reader insight on where the device is going.

They are numerous reason why I subscribe to this magazine. First off, the magazine has a section entitled "What's New." This section discusses gadgets that are new on the market or in their developmental phase. The small article that accompanies the picture is concise. Additionally, the wide range of new devices makes this particular section suitable for a variety of interests. Another reason that I bought this magazine is because the articles filter out the unnecessary information and leave the reader with the important facts. Most of the articles that they print somehow relate to Space, Air, or Land. These three areas have had numerous breakthroughs which Popular Science characterizes so well.

Popular Science can be best compared to the National Geographic Magazine. Both of these magazine give the reader insights on a specific topic through the use of powerful writing and pictures. National Geographic incorporates environmental issues too. But, it has its share of space articles.

In a recent issue of Popular Science, the editor decided to do an article on "a five year guide to space missions." This article caught my attention through the use of visual effects. (color, pictures, and fonts) The article listed the mission, the launch date, the details, and the main sponsor. It also included a URL for further information. By breaking down the article in to categories, Popular Science has made the article more direct and concise. The article also includes pictures of specific missions which furthered my knowledge in some areas.

As I mentioned before, I think that the National Geographic is the only worthy competitor of space articles. Both of these magazines deliver the best experience for the reader through the use of various effects.