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Ziff Davis Acquires Computershopper.Com New York, NY Ziff Davis Acquires ComputerShopper.com New York, NY (May 14, 2012) – Ziff Davis, Inc., one of the nation’s leading technology media companies, today announced the acquisition of ComputerShopper.com, a leading destination for expert, labs-based reviews and comparison shopping of technology products. Computer Shopper has long been an authoritative voice in the hardware and software industries, initially as a print publication and today as a website attracting over 1.5 million unique visitors per month. The fifth acquisition for Ziff Davis since the beginning of 2011, ComputerShopper.com gives the fast growing digital media company yet another influential property that plays a critical role in guiding technology buyers in their purchase decisions. Founded in 1979, Computer Shopper was a Ziff Davis property from 1993-2001 when it was sold to CNET. SX2 Media Labs, which purchased Computer Shopper from CNET in 2006, is now selling it back to Ziff Davis. “We’re thrilled to be bringing Computer Shopper back into the Ziff Davis portfolio as a digital business with a very devoted audience,” said Vivek Shah, CEO of Ziff Davis. “ComputerShopper.com perfectly fits our mission to inform and influence buyers of technology.” ComputerShopper.com will join PCMag.com, ExtremeTech.com, Geek.com, Toolbox.com and LogicBuy.com in Ziff Davis’ group of owned-and-operated properties. ### About Ziff Davis Ziff Davis, Inc. is a leading digital media company specializing in the technology market, reaching over 50 million highly engaged in-market buyers and influencers every month. Ziff Davis sites include PCMag.com, ComputerShopper.com, ExtremeTech.com, Geek.com and Toolbox.com. Ziff Davis also operates BuyerBase®, the most advanced ad targeting platform focused on tech buyers; and LogicBuy.com, a leading provider of deals and discounts on tech products. Ziff Davis B2B is a leading provider of online research to enterprise buyers and high- quality leads to IT vendors. More information on Ziff Davis can be found at ziffdavis.com. Contact: Andy Johns CFO, Ziff Davis, Inc. 212-503-5431 [email protected] .
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