Best Buy Reveals A+ Technology That Makes the Grade
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE via COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Aug 20, 2003--Today`s students will need more than the basic pencils, calculators and paper as they hit the books this back-to-school season. According to a recent National Retail Federation study, consumer electronics purchases are expected to total around $2.7 billion in sales this year, with nearly half of Americans (45.7 percent) planning to gear up for school days with electronic or computer-related purchases. Best Buy, the leading North American specialty retailer of digital technology and entertainment products, recognizes the changing needs of today`s students and offers one-stop shopping for the tech toys and tools that will help them succeed - whether that means making learning more portable or helping to create the most efficient and fun study space.
On the Move
For some students, the key to keeping the mind fresh is alternating studying environments. Whether researching on a laptop in the library or clearing their minds with music on a MP3 player, portable technology makes it easier for students to be flexible and productive. The following products help on-the-go students stay connected.
-The Toshiba Notebook with Intel Centrino Mobile Technology S405 ($1,899.99) features a 1.4 GHz processor and integrated wireless LAN. By working with wireless fidelity technology (Wi-Fi), this laptop allows students to connect to almost anyone, anywhere, including at cafes, fast-food chains or student centers.
-Bring all the right tools to class by storing a laptop, books, binders and cell phone in the Targus Matrix Backpack RG0322 ($79.99). The padded notebook computer holder fits any standard 15-inch screen laptop, and the shoulder straps keep the load light on the back.
-The compact design of the Creative Labs Zen 20GB USB 2.0 Jukebox HD0007 ($299.99) gives students tons of study-break, tune-jamming power with short download times and plenty of memory, making it possible to leave CDs at home and transport 5,000 to 8,000 songs in a pocket.
Maximize Space
Study spaces tend to be small - whether it`s a crunched dorm room or a crowded lounge area shared with multiple roommates. The following products save space by allowing a study center to double as an entertainment destination. They also make it easy for stressed-out students to relax and enjoy the latest technology has to offer.
-The HP Media Center PC M260n ($1,299.99) combines a powerful graphics card and tons of memory, letting students download files, edit digital movies, burn DVDs and even use a digital video recorder to capture favorite television shows on their desktops.
-For powerful sound while watching movies or listening to music on a PC, Creative Labs I-Trigue L3500 Computer Speakers ($149.99) are cool looking and slender so they`ll fit well in any dorm room. Each tower has three premium speakers with titanium drivers. One speaker in each tower is side-firing for an expanded sound field and a surround sound effect. Plus, there`s a powerful subwoofer to deliver those low tones.
-The HP 2175 All-In-One Photo Printer, Scanner and Copier 2175 ($199.99) gives today`s student the capabilities of a printer, scanner and photocopier in one machine. Also, the HP 2175 makes it easy to print photos directly from a digital camera memory card, without using a PC or compromising photo and text
quality.
Before you send your student off for the first day of school, make sure they have all the necessary accessories for their tech tools, including cables, writable CDs, printer cartridges and paper, and memory cards. Also, to help students get more for their money, shoppers can sign up for Reward Zone ($9.99 for one-year membership) at Best Buy to earn points for purchases, rewarding them with $5 gift certificates for virtually any store product priced at more than $10. Reward Zone details are available at www.BestBuy.com/rewardzone.
About Best Buy Stores
Best Buy Stores, owned and operated by Minneapolis-based Best Buy Co., Inc., is the nation`s leading specialty retailer of technology and entertainment products and services. Best Buy was founded in St. Paul, Minn. in 1966. Best Buy Stores reach an estimated 300 million consumers per year through more than 560 retail stores in 48 states and online at BestBuy.com. For more information about Best Buy, visit the virtual pressroom at https://communications.bestbuy.com/pressroom/.
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