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December 7, 2006 3:35 PM PST

A look back at James Kim's work

by Molly Wood
In Memoriam: James Kim

James Kim was one of CNET's most beloved personalities. For those of us who worked with him, he was our friend and a member of our family. An e-mail we got today shows that many of you felt the same way. It reads, "James came into my home once, sometimes twice a week, and he was like family."

In that spirit, we've put together a CNET TV playlist of some of the best James Kim videos we could find and a compilation of the moments that made us love him the most. James charmed everyone who met him or saw him on CNET or TechTV before that. Please join us in remembering James and his work. We will all miss him more than we can say.

As host of the Buzz Report video series, Molly provides a fresh and funny perspective on the latest consumer electronic products to hit the market, as well as commentary on the stories and development that she thinks are truly buzz-worthy. She is also co-host of Buzz Out Loud, CNET's "podcast of indeterminate length," which entertains listeners with a funny and skeptical take on the day's technology news. Her other podcast, Gadgettes, is proof that girls can be geeks too.
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He was So kool
by vinh359 December 6, 2006 8:50 PM PST
I loved them when he did techtv on screen savers and how he work on the crave rip
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My prayers are with you.
by SHijmans December 6, 2006 11:13 PM PST
I just wanted to let Mr. Kim's family, friends and co-workers know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Corvallis, Oregon
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James Kim's Story
by Diwrites December 6, 2006 11:32 PM PST
The Kim family's odyssey has captured our hearts in Oregon and all around the country. We share your grief and your sadness and wish the family loving comfort and healing. Blessings. DW
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Rest in peace James
by tumcubus December 6, 2006 11:48 PM PST
I have been following his work
for years. He's a hero for what he did for his family
in the crisis. I have my deepest respect for his courage.
It is sad to see this happen.
I hope his family and CNET can move on strong.
Rest in peace James Kim.
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deeply saddened
by swags888 December 7, 2006 12:01 AM PST
My thoughts and prayers go out to James Kim's family, friends, and co-workers. It was about a couple of weeks ago where I first "met" him through his Microsoft Zune review. There was something about him that made you trust him. It's so unfortunate that his life was cut so short and my hope is that people will remember him for his superhuman heroic efforts to save his family. He will be missed...
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Our thoughts are with you
by reeanne December 7, 2006 12:06 AM PST
I am so sorry to hear the news...He was a very brave man to do what he did for his family. We had been following the news, hoping for a different outcome. He will be missed greatly, as we relied on his reviews for many products and was always reliable for good info. The Kim family and friends will be in our hearts and minds...
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Very touching
by ZainaZee December 7, 2006 12:10 AM PST
Hi, I didn't know James Kim or his family, but I read about the tragedy online on MSN, and it was so very touching that I then logged on to the CNET website to read about him and his story, and I just wanted to say that it's wonderful to see that Mr. Kim had so many loving friends that considered him to be family and created this memorandum for him. My condolences to his family.
Zaina from Dubai
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Farewell James...
by franknetherlands December 7, 2006 3:20 AM PST
Have a smooth trip home...

Frank, The Netherlands
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James Kim's work
by magical_me December 7, 2006 5:52 AM PST
I was so heartbroken when they reported the outcome of the search. I remember James from TechTV...he was a brilliant and sweet man. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family.

P. Kinsella
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R.I.P J4m35 Kim
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we will miss you
by akinar December 7, 2006 10:48 AM PST
I am from Istanbul, Turkiye and we will miss him and his work :-(
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James Kim remembered
by lathomas1223 December 7, 2006 2:06 PM PST
I loved Jim's reviews on tech products. Whenever I saw he was reviewing something, I would usually play it twice. He seemed to always talk about the things I wanted to know
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What an inspiration
by gohornz December 7, 2006 4:04 PM PST
Although I did not know who he was prior to his heroic efforts, I will never forget him.
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FAREWELL JAMES, REST IN PEACE
by VCManiax December 7, 2006 4:50 PM PST
I've only been at CNET long enough to know of James Kim's work. This is a little shocking to hear; but what he sacrificed for his children, is a testiment to his own character.

To you, Rest in Peace,
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