10 November 2009
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‘Tis the Reason to Be Jolly:Best Buy Unveils Its Lowest- Advertised-Priced Laptop Ever

MINNEAPOLIS, November 10, 2009 – Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) will appeal to value-conscious consumers with a dynamic holiday computing selection launching Nov. 11 and featuring the retailer’s lowest-advertised-price laptop ever. Selling in-store and online for $249.99, the Acer laptop delivers solid specifications including an Intel Celeron 900 processor, 2GB memory and a 160GB hard drive, and debuts the extensive seasonal computing offerings at Best Buy.

 
22 October 2009
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Best Buy Makes Transition to Windows® 7 Easy

MINNEAPOLIS, October 22, 2009 – The countdown is over. Windows 7 is available now for purchase at all Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) stores nationwide, preloaded on a broad selection of PCs for people who have waited until now to purchase new computing gear. And for those who want to convert their existing PCs to Windows 7, Best Buy is selling the new platform in-store for $89.99 to $219.99, as well as offering the convenience of Windows 7 upgrade services from Geek Squad for just $39.99 (excluding software).

 
22 July 2009
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Best Buy Introduces Next Class™ Exclusive Laptop Computer Line

MINNEAPOLIS, July 22, 2009 — Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) has introduced the second in its continuing series of customized laptops designed directly from customer insight. New Next Class™ personal laptops were created specifically to meet the everyday needs of college students. The four-unit line was manufactured in partnership with HP, Toshiba, Sony, & Dell, and is available exclusively at Best Buy stores nationwide and online at www.bestbuy.com now through fall.

 
19 November 2008
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Geek Squad Announces In-Store and At-Home Gaming Set-Up and Customization Services

Minneapolis, MN, November 19, 2008 – Parents, the day has come. Today tech support task force Geek Squad announced gaming set-up services and parental control customization for today’s most popular consoles. Available at Geek Squad Precincts in Best Buy stores nationwide, Geek Squad’s gaming services are an easy and affordable way to set-up a system’s parental controls and user accounts, transfer data to a new system and connect to the Internet.

 
8 October 2008
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Best Buy Introduces Blue Label™: New Process for Developing Products Inspired by Listening to Customers

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 8, 2008 — Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today introduced its Blue Label series, a line of consumer electronic products developed directly from customer feedback and delivering uncompromised performance. The Blue Label series is a result of collaboration between Best Buy and technology companies in which Best Buy gathers insights from customers and works with manufacturers to design products that address those needs.

 
26 January 2007
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Best Buy Preps for Windows Vista Launch

MINNEAPOLIS, January 26, 2007 – With the launch of Microsoft Windows Vista on Jan. 30, 2007, Best Buy and Geek Squad will help customers explore, purchase and enjoy a new PC experience through the following in-store, online and promotional activities:

 
18 May 2006
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Best Buy™ Teams with Microsoft to Deliver Learning & Certification Program

Minneapolis - May 18, 2006 - The Best Buy commitment to satisfying the technology needs of small business customers has earned it distinction as the first retailer to achieve Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status.

 
10 April 2006
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Best Buy Eliminates Nearly All Computer-Related Mail-In Rebates; Company Responds to Customer Requests by Removing More Than 65 Percent of All Rebates

MINNEAPOLIS, April 10, 2006 — Just one year after announcing plans to improve customer experiences by eliminating mail-in rebates, Best Buy reached another milestone this month by eliminating nearly all mail-in rebates on computers and computer-related merchandise. Customers purchasing desktop computers, monitors, most printers and most computer accessories now will benefit from instant savings, rather than having to wait for rebates via mail. The company previously announced instant savings available on notebook computers in January.

 
24 January 2006
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Best Buy Eliminates Mail-in Rebates on Notebook Computers and Introduces Online Rebate Submission

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 24, 2006—Best Buy said today that it has begun the next phase of its two-year plan to eliminate mail-in rebates from its portfolio. First, at the start of the year, customers began receiving their savings instantly on notebook computers, rather than waiting for these rebates via mail. Second, the company has introduced a convenient online rebate submission process that enables customers to submit select Best Buy rebates online, through BestBuy.com/rebates. Both of these initiatives mark a significant step forward in improving the overall shopping experience for Best Buy customers.