Computer Shopper Magazine Announces 23rd Annual Shoppers' Choice Awards - Awards Recognize Readers' Picks for Technology's Best Products, Companies, and Services

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 21, 2009

"Our Shoppers' Choice awards recognize companies and products that deliver outstanding technology, value, and service," said John A. Burek, Editor-In-Chief of Computer Shopper. "This is our version of the People's Choice Awards because we let our readers--an amazingly tech-savvy group of computer users--select the companies and products that they believe are best in class."

The Shoppers' Choice winners were announced today at ComputerShopper.com and in the February 2009 print issue of Computer Shopper magazine. Reflecting the huge purchasing influence of the Computer Shopper audience, winners were picked across a broad spectrum of categories ranging from "Best Place to Buy Consumer Electronics" to "Best Performance Desktop" to "Best Digital Camera." Thousands of readers voiced their choices with online balloting open to all readers of Computer Shopper and ComputerShopper.com

The winners of Computer Shopper magazine's 2009 Shoppers' Choice Awards are listed below and can be found online at http://www.computershopper.com/2009shopperschoice.

BEST GAMING/PERFORMANCE DESKTOP

Alienware Area-51 ALX

Runner-Up: Dell XPS 730

BEST BUDGET DESKTOP PC (Under $ 1,000)

Dell Inspiron 530

Runner-Up: HP Pavilion A6560f

BEST MIDRANGE DESKTOP

HP Pavilion Elite m9200t

(Replaced by the HP Pavilion Elite m9400t)

Runner-Up: Dell XPS 630

BEST SMALL-FORM-FACTOR DESKTOP

HP Pavilion Slimline s3330f

(Replaced by the HP Pavilion Slimline s3650f)

Runner-Up: Apple Mac Mini

BEST HOME THEATER PC

Sony VAIO VGX-TP25E/B

Runner-Up: HP TouchSmart IQ506

BEST DESKTOP-REPLACEMENT NOTEBOOK

HP Pavilion HDX Entertainment Notebook PC

(Replaced by the HP HDX18)

MicroVenture Marketplace Raises $150,000 for Three Companies

Austin, TX (PRWEB) April 26, 2011

MicroVenture Marketplace Inc., an online investment service connecting startups seeking money with investors, funded its first three deals, raising $ 150,000 from investors in six states.

In our first deal, we raised $ 100,000 for an entertainment technology platform company from 19 investors, said Bill Clark, the founder of MicroVentures. The amount of the investments ranged from $ 2,000 to $ 25,000, and the average invested was about $ 5,000.

Founded in 2010, MicroVentures helps entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses seeking $ 100,000 to $ 500,000 find sophisticated and accredited investors who want to invest as little as $ 1,000 to $ 10,000 per investment, through its online service.

MicroVentures peer-to-peer investment service, which is similar to crowdfunding, allows investors from all over the country to gain access to deals they otherwise wouldnt see and to invest smaller amounts.

"I love the excitement of angel investing but the amount of time and money needed to become a successful investor was too much for my taste, said Peter Renton, who took part in the first deal.

MicroVentures solves both the time and money piece for me, said Renton, who runs the Social Lending Network blog. With low minimum investments as well as their strict due diligence before taking on a company, MicroVentures makes the entire process easier."

Investors in the first three deals came from, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, and Texas, Clark said. In the two other deals MicroVentures made introductions that facilitated a $ 25,000 deal for a B2B data/marketing company and a $ 25,000 investment in a venture fund.

Contact: Bill Clark, MicroVentures, 512-461-3686 or bill(dot)clark(at)microventures(dot)com

About MicroVenture Marketplace

Based in Austin, TX, MicroVenture Marketplace Inc.s capital model allows investors to fund startup opportunities not typically available outside a traditional venture capital structure. Using its online peer-to-peer investment service, MicroVentures creates additional investment opportunities for investors looking to make smaller commitments by pooling and connecting them with entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses looking to raise money.

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Madwire Media Announces the Launch of Three Sophisticated Websites for Three Very Unique Companies

Loveland, CO (PRWEB) July 07, 2011

Mission Creation, an art-for-charity website, wanted a simple yet elegant website to showcase their beautiful artwork. Amber Whittington, founder of http://missioncreation.com, says she realized that starting a business was not going to be easy.

With the support and expertise of Madwires staff, they all truly helped me over the hurdles of starting my website, said Amber Whittington.

For Ms. Whittington, Madwire created a soft and lightly colored design that makes it easy for customers to browse for and purchase artwork. Plus, customers can feel good about their purchase, since 20-100% of the proceeds from each sale go to charity.

Madwire Media is the #1 recommended design partner for BigCommerce, one of the largest eCommerce shopping cart platforms. Because of this, they design a great number of eCommerce specific sites.

Lacey Jayde, an eCommerce store dedicated to selling beautiful plus size lingerie, wanted their website to offer plus size women a place to find lingerie. Madwire designed a site full of great pictures and descriptions, something thats important when it comes to buying this type of item. They also designed the site with women in mind.

I really like the site. Its very professional, clean and easy on the eyes, said Barry Renckowski, owner of http://www.laceyjaydelingerie.com. The development was very quick, easy and Madwire made the process a breeze, he added.

Madwire is more than just web design, though. The effective marketing strategies employed by Madwire have been great for driving traffic to our website, says Tracy Dollemore, owner of http://www.petsandpurses.com, an eCommerce website marketed by Madwire. Services like blogging and search engine optimization are keys to helping a website grow.

The Madwire team is great at listening to suggestions and following through with what they have planned for marketing our site, added Dollemore. She also finds the Madwire staff easy to work with and very friendly.

Madwire Media designs around 200 beautiful websites a month. With over 60 talented staff on hand, Madwire is able to accomplish phenomenal results for their clients. With innovative website design, inbound targeted SEO marketing, brand identity, and social media, they seem do it all, and do it well. Visit their website at http://www.madwirewebdesign.com

Contact:

Farra Lanzer

970-663-7635

farra(at)madwiremedia(dot)com

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