SX2 Media Labs LLC
IndustryMagazine publishing
Founded2005 (2005)
Founders
  • David Sills
  • Barry Schwimmer
Headquarters
New York, New York
,
United States
Websitesx2medialabs.com

SX2 Media Labs LLC was a New York City 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".[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] 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

  1. ↑ "SX2 Media Labs". SX2 Media Labs LLC. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
  2. ↑ "SX2 Media Labs Management Team". SX2 Media Labs LLC. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
  3. ↑ ""CNET Networks Sells Computer Shopper Magazine to SX2 Media Labs" (press release)". The Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc. 2006-02-06. Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
  4. ↑ ""CyberMedia Expands Globally - Acquires Strategic Stake in Computer Shopper" (press release)". Cyber Media India Ltd. 2006-02-26. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
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