Super NES, Lego Boost and Amazon Fire Tablet Named to Tom's Guide "Best Tech Values" List

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Tom's Guide has revealed the winners of its new consumer technology awards program, "Best Tech Values 2017," which recognizes the top tech products across a variety of categories that give consumers the best bang for their buck. The award winners were selected by the Tom's Guide editorial team through hands-on testing and in-depth research, and with critical input from its user community of more than 10 million tech enthusiasts.

"Best Tech Values 2017 is a natural extension of what we do on an ongoing basis," said Greg Mason, CEO of Purch. "With more than 30 million visitors to Tom's Guide each month, consumers regularly turn to us to help them make better purchasing decisions across the board. With the busiest shopping season upon us, Best Tech Values 2017 list will be an important guide for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and beyond."

Best Tech Values 2017 features products for individuals of all ages and interests, ranging from those looking to create a smart home to fitness buffs, gamers, TV watchers, cell phone fanatics, music and photography lovers, and more. A selection of the winners is as follows:

• Smart Speaker: Amazon Echo Dot ($45)
• Running Headphones: Koss FitClips KSC32 ($21.95)
• Kid Tracker: Trax Play ($99)
• Console: Super NES Classic ($79.99)
• Cable Replacement Service: Sling TV $20 per month
• Key Finder: Tile Pro ($35)
• Stem Kit: Lego Boost ($159)
• Music Service: Google Play Plus YouTube Red (10 per month)
• iPhone lens: Amir 3-in-1 Smartphone Lens Kit - $12.99
• Online backup service: Backblaze ($5 per month)

"With so many options for quality products in the marketplace today, the paradox of choice can make it difficult for consumers to make a decision," said Mark Spoonauer, Editor-in-Chief of Tom's Guide. "After months of our research, which included buying and testing many of Amazon's best sellers, we're confident consumers will feel more secure in purchasing and using their gadgets after reviewing this list."

The Tom's Guide user community also voted in their own Best Tech Values 2017 winners. Winners include Netflix for best streaming and TV service, Amazon Echo Dot for best smart home device and Minecraft for the best family-friendly game.

To learn more about Tom's Guide, please visit www.tomsguide.com.

About Tom's Guide
Tom's Guide helps consumers make buying decisions on everything from smartphones to cellular service, testing hundreds of products and evaluating the brands that make them. We also provide helpful tips and advice so that you can get the most out of your products and accomplish your goals.

About Purch
Purch is a digital publishing and marketplace platform uniquely positioned at the intersection of content, commerce and customer. By combining in-depth product reviews, comparisons, and services with industry leading publisher technology, Purch creates a seamless connection between intent-based buyers and sellers. The company generates more than $1billion annually in facilitated commerce through its tech, shopping, lifestyle and SMB brands, including Tom's Guide, Top Ten Reviews, ShopSavvy and Business.com. With more than 1,200 product categories, Purch is the #1source for buying advice for more than 100 million people each month.

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