Computer Shopper Ending Print Magazine - April 09 Last Issue

[Apoptosis]

Just got this from Computer Shopper:

Dear colleague,



I am writing to inform you of an important development for Computer Shopper. Effective with the April 2009 issue, SX2 Media Labs, the publisher of Computer Shopper, will cease publishing Computer Shopper magazine and focus all of our efforts on our largest and fastest-growing area: ComputerShopper.com.



We did not make this decision lightly. Computer Shopper has a 30-year history as the most comprehensive guide to today’s technology. Over the years, we have evolved into a respected, world-class destination for trusted buying advice and reviews. Our readers have come to expect from us expert, labs-based reviews of the latest technology products, delivered in timely fashion and free of bias. This remains our editorial mission, and with our pure-digital focus, we’ll be able to deliver on it better than ever. And with ComputerShopper.com’s position of also being a prominent comparison-shopping engine for technology products, we will continue to deliver to our readers a unique mix of buying advice and shopping access.



We are in a very fortunate position. Unlike other media companies you may be hearing about in the news, we carry no meaningful debt, are closely held, and are well capitalized. We have aggressive growth plans, particularly in editorial. We have recently launched a host of new editorial coverage, including an extensive netbook section, buying-guide and review videos, new blogs, newsletters, and more. We have also implemented a new content management system that allows us to minimize the time between initial receipt of your products and the posting of our reviews. This has enabled us to be the first to the Net with many new product reviews.



I want to take this opportunity to reiterate our interest in covering your company and its products. If there is anything that I or my staff can do to provide better coverage, please let me know. But rest assured: In no way will our commitment to expert, labs-based reviews of the latest tech products waver. Indeed, we’re excited that our new all-digital focus will enable us to bring our trusted buying advice to a wider audience than ever, with a whole new level of timeliness and depth.



We truly value our association with you, appreciate your continued support of ComputerShopper.com, and look forward to continuing to work with you. If I can be of any assistance, or if you would like to share feedback, please contact me directly at john.burek@computershopper.com or 917.326.8732.



John Burek

Editor in Chief

ComputerShopper.com

[Skippman]

Wow, I remember picking up Computer Shopper as a kid. Dang thing was the size of a phone book. Guess with places like New Egg there's no room for it on the shelves anymore. To be honest, I didn't even know it was still in print.

[stopthekilling77]

Aww

Now what am I going to read on the john?
Guess it'll have to be MotorTrend