SX2 Media Labs LLC was a
New York City
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based company which owned and published two United States technology magazines: ''
Computer Shopper'' (1979–2009) 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". 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. On 2006-02-06, SX2 purchased ''Computer Shopper'' and ''College Buying Guide'' from
CNET Networks, and 20 days later, on 2006-02-26, Cyber Media (India) Ltd. obtained a 20% stake in SX2.
In 2009, SX2 Media Labs ceased publishing ''Computer Shopper'' magazine and went fully digital. In 2012, SX2 Media Labs sold the properties to Ziff Davis and ceased operations.
References
External links
SX2 Media Labs— official site
Companies based in New York City
Publishing companies established in 2005
Computer magazine publishing companies
Magazine publishing companies of the United States
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