CORRECTING and REPLACING CompUSA Goes Back to School with Tips, Hot Gear and Tech Support

Company Kicks off “CompUSA on Campus” with Savings on Laptops, Desktops, Printers and Technology Products and CompUSA TechPro Services

DALLAS--(EON:Enhanced Online News)--Second graph, second sentence of release should read: The special back to school packs, valued at more than $200, feature a variety of items such as printers, software, backpacks and CDs and will be available for as low as $17, after savings and rebates, with the purchase of a desktop or laptop (sted The special back to school packs, valued at more than $200, feature a variety of items such as printers, software, backpacks and CDs and will be available for under $30, after savings and rebates, with the purchase of a desktop or laptop).

“While it’s essential that students get the technology they need, purchasing products is just half of the equation”

The corrected release reads:

COMPUSA GOES BACK TO SCHOOL WITH TIPS, HOT GEAR AND TECH SUPPORT

Company Kicks off “CompUSA on Campus” with Savings on Laptops, Desktops, Printers and Technology Products and CompUSA TechPro Services

As students get ready to go back to school, CompUSA is helping families with tips and tech gear designed to ensure a successful school year. CompUSA today announced the kick off of “CompUSA on Campus” designed to provide families with the knowledge they need to make smart buying decisions. From July 22 through August 25, CompUSA will offer special back to school discounts on products and technical support services along with a sweepstakes in which “everyone’s a winner.”

To ensure students are equipped with the “must haves”, CompUSA is offering “Campus Packs.” The special back to school packs, valued at more than $200, feature a variety of items such as printers, software, backpacks and CDs and will be available for as low as $17, after savings and rebates, with the purchase of a desktop or laptop. New back to school packs will be available weekly online and in all CompUSA stores.

In addition to the Campus Packs, CompUSA will also offer special savings on select technology that includes:

• Laptops starting at $399.99, after rebate
• HP Compaq v6444us Windows XP Pro Notebook, for $899.99, after rebate
• HP Notebook, 17” screen with 64-bit dual-core, for $799.99, after rebate, a $200 savings
• HP Pavilion Media Center, 20” Monitor and Printer, for $999.97, a $250 savings, after rebate
• Lexmark Wireless All-In-One Printer, for $99, after rebate, a $30 savings
• LG 24” Widescreen LCD Flat-Panel Monitor, for $599.99, a $50 savings
• 2GB Flash Drive, for $19.99, a $20 savings
• Maxtor OneTouch III, 1 Terabyte External Hard Drive, for $329.99, a $70 savings

With CompUSA on Campus, students of all ages can learn about the best back to school technology deals. Families and teachers can find what’s “hot” for back to school for college, high school and grade school on Compusa.com.

“While it’s essential that students get the technology they need, purchasing products is just half of the equation,” said Paul Ewert, executive vice president and general merchandising manager of CompUSA. “New products often bring new questions and this is why CompUSA is also providing a special technology services offer to make sure students have the complete package to help them excel at school.”

Whether it’s a question about operating their new computer or setting up a wireless network, providing students with 24/7 technical assistance has never been so easy and affordable. Throughout the back to school season, CompUSA TechPro is providing unlimited technology assistance for 30 days via phone, chat or remote login for $29.99, for customers who purchase a desktop or laptop.

“We thought it was important to provide parents with the peace of mind that no matter where their children are, at home or away at school, they have access to an expert around the clock when they need technical advice,” added Ewert.

In addition to getting the right technology and services to support students, CompUSA has some back to school shopping tips to make this year’s shopping an “A+” experience.

• Invest in laptop locks to prevent unauthorized use or theft
• Use pocket-sized USB flash drives as an alternative to carrying an entire laptop
• Invest in an external hard drive to act as “safe-deposit boxes” for safeguarding schoolwork, as well as photos, videos and music
• Purchase additional memory cards to expand storage capacity of digital devices like smartphones and digital cameras
• Improve posture with an ergonomic keyboard and mouse
• Know which operating system is best for your student or required by the school

Knowing the latest technology tips along with the best products and services are great steps to ensure a successful back to school experience. But CompUSA doesn’t want families to miss out on the fun and is also kicking off the season with an instant-win sweepstakes, no purchase necessary.

From July 22 through August 11, consumers can play the instant-win sweepstakes by cutting out the game piece found in the CompUSA advertisement in local Sunday newspapers or by downloading it at www.compusa.com/compusaoncampus, printing it out and taking it to a CompUSA store.

The game piece will be scanned in store and prizes include a grand prize of $10,000, 10 HP Notebooks, more than 1,000 gift cards totaling $30,000 and discounts off store purchases.

In addition to the in-store sweepstakes, consumers can also enter an online sweepstakes at www.compusa.com/compusaoncampus. By entering online, consumers can receive a compusa.com coupon code for free shipping on all products, excluding televisions.

About CompUSA

CompUSA Inc., a Dallas-based company, is one of the nation’s leading retailers and business resellers of technology products and services, including computers, notebooks, software, games, electronics and more.

CompUSA operates 103 locations in 68 markets in 39 states across the nation and in Puerto Rico. In addition, CompUSA’s Web site, www.compusa.com, offers an assortment of more than 80,000 items.