http://www.cnet.com/macworld
Business Editors/Technology Writers
Macworld Conference & Expo 2008
Moscone West, Booth #4810
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2008--CNET.com
(www.cnet.com), where people go to discover the latest in tech and
consumer electronics and a property of CNET Networks, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CNET), today kicked off its complete editorial and video
coverage for Macworld Conference & Expo 2008. CNET will feature
videos, breaking news, and blog postings from CNET editors as well as
coverage at recently acquired websites including VersionTracker,
MacFixIt, and iPhone Atlas. All can be found at
http://www.cnet.com/macworld. The Macworld Conference & Expo 2008 is
the Mac industry's largest annual gathering and takes place January
15-18 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
The CNET editorial team will be scouring the show floor to report
on the latest products, trends and breaking news. The CNET booth
(#4810, Moscone West) will be the central location for attendees who
want a complete snapshot of the latest news on the show floor and a
chance to meet the editors and writers of the CNET editorial team.
This includes Ben Wilson, senior editor of MacFixIt and iPhoneAtlas,
Kurt Christenson, founder of VersionTracker, Tom Krazit, writer for
CNET News.com, and Jason Parker, CNET Download.com's Mac writer.
"The acquisition of these new websites and services, and the
addition of well-known writers and editors, demonstrates CNET's
ongoing commitment to the Mac community," said Jai Singh, editor in
chief and senior vice president at CNET. "Together the breadth and
depth of CNET's comprehensive coverage on tech and consumer
electronics, and the reputation of VersionTracker, MacFixIt, and
iPhone Atlas, makes us unstoppable as a powerhouse on all things
related to Mac."
"We've been covering Macworld since 1997, but this will be our
first year since joining a company who has built a reputation as one
of the leading tech websites on the Internet," said Wilson. "This
powerful combination should give our readers the most comprehensive
coverage yet."
CNET Macworld 2008 Coverage Highlights include:
Tom Krazit of CNET News.com will be blogging Live from the
show floor and providing minute-by-minute updates on Apple CEO
Steve Jobs' Keynote. In addition, Tom will report on the
latest breaking news on his "One More Thing" blog.
Editors from MacFixIt and iPhone Atlas will provide in-depth
analysis on the latest Apple products to be announced at the
show.
Ongoing blogging from CNET's editors on all the major product
categories including Donald Bell on digital music, Kent German
on cell phones, Michelle Thatcher on laptops, and much more.
Video highlights of new products and breaking news from CNET
TV.
Daily reporting of new announcements from key Apple partners
including Microsoft, Adobe, HP, and Epson.
Comprehensive listing of all new and updated software products
for Mac OS X Leopard on VersionTracker.com.
Photo galleries of the keynote, new Apple products, and scenes
from the show floor.
In addition to editorial coverage, the recent release of
VersionTracker Pro Mac 4.5 with Leopard support will be available to
view and purchase at the booth. VersionTracker Pro Mac 4.5 compares
the user's software with a continually-updated online database, and
alerts users immediately when updates are available - with information
on system compatibility, new features, user reviews and ratings. Users
can then make informed decisions on updating, and download the
upgrades they need with a single click.
CNET's editors are expert, unbiased commentators on the hottest
products and trends at Macworld. Members of the press interested in
speaking with any of CNET's editors should contact Jenifer Concepcion
at 415.344.2441.
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