CNET Delivers Comprehensive Coverage at Macworld Conference and Expo 2008

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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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