3Com voted as users` preferred brand of network interface cards by MicroComputer readers in China

3Com Corporation today announced that 3Com`s network interface cards have won the Users` Most Preferred Network Interface Card Brand award in the annual MicroComputer Computer Hardware Brand Reader Survey.

Organised by MicroComputer, a bi-weekly magazine focused on computer hardware and technology with a circulation of over 250 000 end-users and dealers of personal computers and peripherals, the annual MicroComputer Computer Hardware Brand Reader Survey is one of the largest-scale computer hardware brand surveys in China. The survey started in July this year and the organiser received a total of 77 254 valid ballots by the end of October.

YiPing Zhang, principal of MicroComputer magazine, said during the award presentation ceremony: "This is the fifth year we have conducted the survey. Based on our past experience, we have made some adjustments in the research methodology and questionnaire design this year, making our survey more scientific and reflect more accurately the current market situation."

As a leader in networking solutions, 3Com offers a full range of network interface cards, combining performance and reliability with ease of use and good value, providing customers with advanced networking functionality. 3Com also offers customers world-class after-sales and technical support services globally.

Yike Xia, director of MicroComputer`s editorial department, commented: "In view of the popularisation of computer technology in China, in particular the mushrooming of home broadband and wireless services, we have added the Users` Preferred Network Interface Card Brand category this year. 3Com received most of the votes because of its reputable brand name, rich industry experience and excellent product features."