(Source: Business Wire)
Back to school shopping no longer just means pencils and paper. Families of school children and college students expect to spend $18.3 billion on electronics this year -- including laptops, home computers and cell phones -- accounting for 38 percent of the $47.5 billion that will be spent on all school supplies, according to National Retail Federation data. Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS), the world's largest office products company and top retail destination for back to school, offers not only a great selection of the latest tech products, but also a full range of repair and support services from Staples® EasyTechSM.
This year, Staples is making it easy for students to go back to school with great deals on the latest laptops, desktops and more from leading brands such as HP, Dell, Toshiba, Sony and Acer. Among the values at Staples are the Dell Inspiron 15.6" Notebook Computer (at times as low as $549, everyday low price $699), pre-loaded with Microsoft® Office Home and Student software for added convenience and the Acer 14.1" Timeline Notebook (at times as low as $549, everyday low price $699), thin and light for easy transport to and from class. Staples carries a full range of laptops and desktops from the leading brands to address the needs of students and help them find the right computer at the right price.
With the purchase of any new computer, parents and students will receive more than $500 in coupons offering savings opportunities for wireless networking, printers, accessories and more. Additionally, Staples is offering savings opportunities on Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007, with $20 instant savings and free installation; and Norton 360, with 50 percent off and free installation. For a limited time, customers can save by purchasing both Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 and Norton 360 together for the low price of $119, with installation included.
"Computers are a necessity for today's students and shoppers are looking for technology values that will help them maximize their budgets to afford everything their children need for going back to school," said Jevin Eagle, Staples executive vice president of merchandising and marketing. "At Staples, we're not only providing great discounts on our newest selection of computers, but Staples EasyTech also offers a full range of protection and services to keep computers running smoothly throughout the school year."
When shopping for a new laptop or desktop computer for back to school, service packages are important for ensuring that students have the protection they need, especially when they are away from home.
