Offers Savings, Selection, Service and Expertise for All Windows 7
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2009--
Staples,
Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS), the world's largest office products company and
destination for technology products and services, today announced a
series of offers and services that make it easy for customers to upgrade
to Microsoft
Windows 7.
To kick off the launch of Windows 7, starting today through Oct. 31,
Staples customers can receive:
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Savings*:
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$75 instant savings off of a new Windows 7 laptop
or netbook
when trading in a qualifying Windows Vista or Windows XP
computer**;
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Free upgrade installation to Windows 7 on Windows Vista machines
(and $25 off upgrade installation from Nov. 1, 2009 – Jan. 2,
2010) with purchase of Windows 7 at Staples; and
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Free $500 savings book with any Windows 7 purchase; savings book
includes great deals on essentials and services such as $60 off
any HP wireless printer or all-in-one and $30 off Norton 360 with
any computer purchase, free PC Tune Ups, $20 off any Seagate
portable hard drive purchase of $100 or more, and much more.
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Selection: whether looking for a new Windows 7-based computer or to
upgrade a computer, Staples offers a huge assortment of powerful new
PCs and software versions in store and online.
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Service: Staples
EasyTechs can help customers get up and running in no time by
providing setup and installation, tutorials, and troubleshooting
support.
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Expertise: Staples EasyTech experts can help customers determine which
version of Windows 7 best suits their needs and explain how to make
the most out of the new operating system.
Customers can purchase the following versions of Windows 7 at all
Staples U.S. stores and on Staples.com:
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Windows
7 Home Premium: makes it easy to create a home network, share
photos, videos and music between PCs, and watch, pause, rewind and
record TV on a PC.
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Windows
7 Professional: includes the necessary features for business,
along with the media and entertainment features of Home Premium.
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Windows
7 Ultimate: delivers the entertainment features of Home Premium
and business features of Professional, plus added security and the
flexibility to work in multiple languages.
“Our EasyTech experts are ready to help our customers make the most of
Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system,” said Bob MacDonald, vice
president of Technology Services, Staples, Inc. “By working with Staples
EasyTechs, customers will be able to quickly get up and running with the
new operating system and take advantage of faster boot up, improved
taskbar and longer battery life.”
In addition to providing Windows
7 installations and upgrades, EasyTechs at every U.S. Staples store
provide customers with a wide range of technology services such as new
computer set up, hardware and software installations, data transfer and
security, and repair and troubleshooting. Visit www.staples.com/techservices
to learn more.
About Staples
Staples, the world's largest office products company, is committed to
making it easy for customers to buy a wide range of office
products, including supplies, technology,
furniture,
and business services. With 2008 sales of $23 billion and 91,000
associates worldwide, Staples serves businesses of all sizes and
consumers in 27 countries throughout North and South America, Europe,
Asia and Australia. In July 2008, Staples acquired Corporate Express,
one of the world's leading suppliers of office products to businesses
and institutions. Staples invented the office superstore concept in 1986
and is headquartered outside Boston. More information about Staples
(Nasdaq: SPLS) is available at www.staples.com.
*Details on offers, including restrictions and legal requirements, are
available at www.staples.com/windows7deals.
**To qualify for $75 trade-in savings, trade-in laptop or netbook must
have original Windows® XP or Windows Vista® operating system, working AC
adapter and undamaged screen. Computer must also power on at time of
trade-in. Valid in store only. See store for details.
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Source: Staples, Inc.
Staples, Inc.
Amy Shanler, 508-253-6709
amy.shanler@staples.com
