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Editor's
Choice, Tweaktown.com, June 2003
"In
TweakTown's 'DDR400 Dual Channel Memory Roundup' Crucial's PC3200 DDR memory
outperforms five other brand name memory modules. Said TweakTown, 'Thanks to
the fantastic speeds and great pricing Crucial has earned our TweakTown
Editor's Choice award and a rating of 9.5 out of 10.' According to the
editors, excellent quality memory and great prices helped Crucial come out
on top!"
Circle of
Excellence Gold Honoree, Bizrate.com, 2003
"Crucial received
their second 'Circle of Excellence' award from BizRate.com for outstanding
customer service. BizRate.com is a comparison-shopping Web site; awards were
granted based on customer evaluations of more than 2,000 online merchants.
Crucial was among the top ten percent of sites that excelled in providing
customer satisfaction during the 2002 holiday season. Customers ranked
Crucial in categories such as ease- of-ordering, product selection and
availability, delivery options, customer support, and product expectations.
According to BizRate.com, Crucial rated above the industry average,
alongside an elite group of online retailers that meet BizRate.com's rigid
criteria. 'Recognition for superior service and support from BizRate.com
means a lot to Crucial because it's our customers who rank us at the top,'
said Rick D'Ambrosio, Crucial's Web site marketing manager. 'Receiving this
award for the second time reinforces that customers really do appreciate
Crucial's consistent, high-quality service. It's nice when we hear that our
efforts are relevant and meaningful to customers.'"
Club
Overclocker Seal of Approval, ClubOCnet.com, June 2003
"The Crucial
Gizmo! drive received the Club Overclocker Seal of Approval and was rated #1
for devices in its class for being backed by Crucial's outstanding lifetime
warranty. 'You've seen them everywhere under every brand name known to
mankind. They are extremely handy, portable, and reliable. They come in all
shapes, sizes, and color. They are non-polluting, reusable, and I'm sure
James Bond even has a few! Yes, it's those cool little USB flash drives that
are no bigger than a lighter or a pack of chewing gum! So what's so
different about this one you say? One word...Crucial! Crucial has been
synonymous with the word QUALITY for years. With the Crucial name backing
this product, we now have a portable USB flash drive we can trust.' --
ClubOC.net reviewer"
PC World
Best Buy Award, June 2003
"The Crucial Radeon 9700 Pro video card was awarded the number one spot in
PC World's 'Best Buy' review, 'Top 10 Graphics Boards,' scoring 92 out of
100 possible points to win the first-place position. Says PC World, 'The
award is one of the most sought after honors in technology, and it is also
one of the hardest to win. It alerts business buyers that our editors,
America's toughest panel of experts, have singled out a product as one of
the best in the field based on performance, price, features, service and
support, and other factors affecting overall value...It takes an
extraordinary amount of features, ease-of-use and price-in short, value-to
win a Best Buy award,' the magazine says."
Editor's
Choice, PC Gamer, January 2003
"According to PC
Gamer, Crucial's got 'video-card game,' with the release of the Crucial
Radeon 9700 Pro video card. Dubbing the card as 'blisteringly fast,' and
'one of the fastest video cards on the planet,' the magazine for extreme
gamers awarded the Crucial video card its 'Editor's Choice' stamp of
approval."
KICK ASS
product award, Maximum PC, January 2003
"The Crucial
Radeon 9700 pro video card received Maximum PC's coveted Kick Ass award for
high performance at a great price, scoring nine out of a possible 10 points.
'The best thing about the Crucial board is its price. For a mere 350 bucks
you can take this guy home. That's $50 cheaper than the ATi reference board.
The Crucial board, however, proved to be a more able overclocker,' the
review says. MaximumPC is a monthly magazine written for high-income
technology optimists. The publication is dedicated to the heart of the PC
owner's technology experience, and aims at providing in-depth coverage for
those 'who demand the best hardware, the hottest software, the newest
peripherals, and the fastest Internet experience possible.'"
Editor's
Choice, Personal Computer World, 2003 (UK)
"The Crucial
Radeon 9700 Pro video card received five out of five stars for performance
and value, earning it the Personal Computer World's Editor's Choice award.
Touted for its 'excellent performance at an incredible value,' this card
distinguishes itself by supporting DirectX 9 gaming and its ability to
perform at amazing speeds. 'Hardcore gamers who want DirectX 9 and low-price
power need look no further,' says PCW." |