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BC Award holds Press Conference, announces the 22 Winners

The 9th annual Best Choice (BC) Award pre-show media presentation was held on May 26th where the 22 award winning products presented to both local and international press media. In order to properly unveil the 30th anniversary of COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2010 on June 1st, the 5 Special Awards and the Best Choice of the Year Award will be presented during the Opening Ceremony.

27 winners carefully selected from over 400 contesting products

The number of contesting products that have entered the Best Choice Award has reached 416, an increased of 10 percent compared to 2009. The products sent by numerous famous companies from domestic and overseas such as ASUSTeK, MSI, Acer, AVerMedia, Realtek, Advantech, Getac, Intel, NVIDIA and etc. Under the critical eyes of representatives, whom are from the industry, government, academic circles and professional media, selected only 27 award winning products under these categories: computer systems, IC components, peripherals, communication, industrial computers, multimedia entertainment, storage media etc. This wide industry range shows the latest trend in the global ICT industry that is including mobile computing, wireless transmission, lightweight and daily applications etc. These products have received the highest praise from the jury for the maturity and innovation of the product.

The full report of BC Award Press Conference


About Best Choice Award

Best Choice Award established in 2002 is one of the important official events during COMPUTEX TAIPEI, which is the second large ICT exhibition worldwide. Its main purpose is to encourage the technological innovation of the Taiwan ICT industry and to assist manufacturers expand overseas market opportunities.

Each year, the numbers of participating companies and products have increased steadily; where there were nearly 400 products applied in 2009. The award-winning products highlighted apart from thousands of COMPUTEX TAIPEI exhibiting items, attracting high inquiry from worldwide buyers. Also, the special award winners will be personally awarded by the President of Taiwan during the Opening Ceremony of COMPUTEX TAIPEI, which hundreds of overseas media attend.
 

Awarded by President

Award Ceremony

Pavilion at COMPUTEX TAIPEI


The registration for Best Choice Award usually opens from December to March. The application is for FREE. For the sake of fairness, Best Choice Award has commissioned to recruit a group of well-rounded juries including government representatives, academicians, research analysts, editor-in-chiefs and experts and undergoes a rigorous examination process  consists of three stages.  The winner announcement is at the end of May.

Award Criteria for Judgment
* Functionality
* Innovation
* Export Potential

Award Categories
1. Computer & System
2. IC & Components
3. Peripherals & Accessories
4. Communication
5. IPC & Embedded Products
6. Display & Digital Entertainment
7. Data Storage
8. Green ICT

>>> Best Choice Award 2010 microsite