SX2 Media Labs

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". [cite web
url = http://www.sx2medialabs.com/
title = SX2 Media Labs
publisher = SX2 Media Labs LLC
accessdate = 2008-03-11] 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. [cite web
url = http://www.sx2medialabs.com/team/
title = SX2 Media Labs Management Team
publisher = SX2 Media Labs LLC
accessdate = 2008-03-11] On 2006-02-06, SX2 purchased "Computer Shopper" and "College Buying Guide" from CNET Networks, [cite web
url = http://www.jegi.com/CNET-Sells-Computer-Shopper-Magazine-to-SX2-Media-Labs
title = "CNET Networks Sells Computer Shopper Magazine to SX2 Media Labs" (press release)
publisher = The Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc.
date = 2006-02-06
accessdate = 2008-03-11] and 20 days later, on 2006-02-26, Cyber Media (India) Ltd. obtained a 20% stake in SX2. [cite web
url = http://www.cybermedia.co.in/press/pressrelease18.html
title = "CyberMedia Expands Globally - Acquires Strategic Stake in Computer Shopper" (press release)
publisher = Cyber Media India Ltd.
date = 2006-02-26
accessdate = 2008-03-11]

References

External links

* [http://www.sx2medialabs.com/ SX2 Media Labs] — official site
* [http://www.cybermedia.co.in/ Cyber Media] — official site of 20% owner