SX2 Media Labs

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SX2 Media Labs LLC is a New York City based company which owns and publishes two United States technology magazines: the famous Computer Shopper and the once-yearly College Buying Guide.

The company was formed in 2005 by David Sills, and Barry Schwimmer of Stoneybrook Capital, with the goal of becoming a "become a major information provider for technology enthusiasts".[1] Stills and Schwimmer previously worked together as Distance Education Company, which bought distance learning company Home Study Schools Corporation then was sold off in 2004.[2] On 2006-02-06, SX2 purchased Computer Shopper and College Buying Guide from CNET Networks,[3] and 20 days later, on 2006-02-26, Cyber Media (India) Ltd. obtained a 20% stake in SX2.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ SX2 Media Labs. SX2 Media Labs LLC. Retrieved on 2008-03-11.
  2. ^ SX2 Media Labs Management Team. SX2 Media Labs LLC. Retrieved on 2008-03-11.
  3. ^ "CNET Networks Sells Computer Shopper Magazine to SX2 Media Labs" (press release). The Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc. (2006-02-06). Retrieved on 2008-03-11.
  4. ^ "CyberMedia Expands Globally - Acquires Strategic Stake in Computer Shopper" (press release). Cyber Media India Ltd. (2006-02-26). Retrieved on 2008-03-11.

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