CNET.com's Editors to Outfit One Lucky Winner with Latest Travel Gear in First Technology-Oriented Makeover.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2004 Winner Will Take Home Thousands of Dollars Worth of Technology Products Somebody will be walking away with thousands of dollars worth of technology products, as well as advice from expert editors on how to incorporate the new gear into their life as the winner of the first Vacation Gear Makeover Contest, announced CNET (body) CNET - Centre national d'Etudes des Telecommunications. The French national telecommunications research centre at Lannion. .com (www.cnet.com) today, the trusted source of information for millions of personal technology buyers around the world (Nasdaq:CNET). Beginning today, CNET.com visitors can register at http://makeover.cnet.com to be the lucky winner of travel-friendly tech gadgets such as digital cameras, MP3 players A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. , and portable video recorders See DVR, DVD-R and DVD drives. . The Vacation Gear makeover is the first in a new developing series of theme-oriented technology makeovers and part of the site's ongoing mission to help consumers have fun with technology and understand how the latest products can best fit into and enhance their lifestyles. On May 21, the winner will be announced and visited at home by CNET.com's panel of editorial experts. A camera crew will record the winner's transformation into the ultimate digital jet-setter n. 1. a member of the jet set. jet-setter n → personaje m de la jet jet-setter n → membre m du or de la jet set , outfitted out·fit n. 1. A set of tools or equipment for a specialized purpose: a welder's outfit. See Synonyms at equipment. 2. A set of clothing, often with accessories. 3. with all the latest gear. A complete video of the makeover will be posted on CNET.com on May 28, so that everyone can see the cutting-edge products that the winner will take on his or her summer vacation Summer vacation (also called summer holidays or summer break) is a vacation in the summertime between school years in which students are off for 3 months, depending on the country and district. . "The makeover series is a great way for CNET.com's editors to share their expertise with all of our users so that they can continually con·tin·u·al adj. 1. Recurring regularly or frequently: the continual need to pay the mortgage. 2. learn how to get the most out of technology," said Candy candy: see confectionery. candy Sweet sugar- or chocolate-based confection. The Egyptians made candy from honey (combined with figs, dates, nuts, and spices), sugar being unknown. Meyers Meyers may refer to: People
The panel of editorial experts is made up of five CNET editors, each of whom has knowledge in a specific area of technology. The editors and their areas of expertise include: -- Brian Cooley Coo·ley , Denton Arthur Born 1920. American surgeon and educator who in 1969 performed the first artificial heart transplant on a human. , veteran technology journalist and editor-at-large of CNET.com -- Joni Blecher, section editor and author of the weekly column, "Ask the Cell Phone Diva" -- Eliot Van Buskirk, senior editor and author of the weekly column "MP3 Insider" -- Bonnie bon·ny also bon·nie adj. bon·ni·er, bon·ni·est Scots 1. Physically attractive or appealing; pretty. 2. Excellent. Cha, associate editor and expert on hardware products -- Lori Grunin, senior editor and expert on digital cameras and camcorders The new makeover series adds to the rich lifestyle-focused content already on CNET.com -- such as CNET Digital Living -- that helps consumers find technology products that fit their way of life. The contest will provide CNET editors with real-life examples of how today's consumers are using technology, helping them develop feature stories that showcase different people and the technology products they use to improve the way they work, play, and live. Contest Details Contest entries must be received by 5:00 pm pacific standard time on April 14, 2004 in order to be considered eligible. Ten semi-finalists will be chosen by CNET.com's panel of editorial experts, and then five finalists will be determined by the CNET.com audience. The grand-prize winner, chosen by the panel, will be outfitted with everything they need for a perfect summer getaway. The remaining four finalists will each receive a Best Buy gift card valued at $100.00. In addition to the contest, readers can also check out the "Pick Pages" where they will find product recommendations divided into four different types of vacations: The Beach Vacation, The International Vacation, The Camping Vacation, and The Road Trip Vacation. More information is available at http://makeover.cnet.com. About CNET.com CNET.com is a trusted source of information for millions of consumers around the world that are interested in enhancing their lifestyles with today's cutting-edge consumer electronics and digital technology products. CNET.com's team of expert editors produces unbiased labs-driven editorial product reviews on the latest products in all categories. These reviews are enhanced by 360-degree photos of products, real-time 1. real-time - Describes an application which requires a program to respond to stimuli within some small upper limit of response time (typically milli- or microseconds). Process control at a chemical plant is the classic example. pricing, and editorial features such as CNET Digital Living that help consumers find products that fit their lifestyle. About CNET Networks, Inc. CNET Networks, Inc. (www.cnetnetworks.com) is a premier global interactive content company that informs, entertains, and connects large, engaged audiences with content in the personal technology, games and entertainment, and business technology categories. Known for its editorial expertise, the company combines its award winning content with the power of interactive technology to provide its users an intuitive, dynamic and relevant environment. The company's content portfolio features top brands including CNET, ZDNet, TechRepublic, GameSpot, and mySimon, as well as Computer Shopper Computer Shopper could referr to the following publications:
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