SX2 Media Labs
SX2 Media Labs LLC is a New York City based company which owns and publishes two United States technology magazines: 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". 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 Ltd. obtained a 20% stake in SX2.
