After finding a product, users can access average rating and consumer comments, detailed product information and a list of retailers, with prices. Shoppers can also access Deja's extensive Usenet discussion network for more opinions. The site's 18 communities include areas for video gamers, skiers and gardeners. Product reviews are written by consumers. The site also offers links to discussion groups, buyer's guides and published reviews.
Categories range from traditional products and services to celebrities and travel destinations.
Results are nicely-sorted, with graphs and the ability to see what other people your age and gender think about a topic. Product ReviewNet relies on abstracts of published reviews from print publications or online sources. Users can link to the full text of the review when available. The strengths of this service are the number of reviews and historical archives, which make it easy to trace the history of a particular brand. Consumers are also welcome to submit reviews.