Back to School Special Offers at Future Shop and Online Computer Buying Guide

Future Shop has all of the right technology stocked in-store and online for our customers' needs - from grade school and above. Product experts are also on stand-by at the store level and in our Future Shop Community Forum to answer all questions and help you find the perfect electronics for a successful school year.

Future Shop has online resources to help with Back to School buying:

1. Back to School Buying Guide - click to http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/HomeOffice/

Buying a computer can be confusing and yet it is an important purchase with many options to consider ... laptop or desktop, how much hard drive space do you need? Find solutions that are right for you whether you are an experienced computer user or a beginner. It is easy and very helpful.

2. Back to School Special Offers - click to http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/printer_promo/

Huge savings and additions with desktop, laptop or Mac such as adding a printer for $9.99.

3. Back to School Essentials Exclusive at Future Shop - click to http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/staticPC/default.asp?PCName=fsonlylaptops

Future Shop's exclusive products have more features and value at market price to get you ready for Back to School.

4. Future of Computing Discussion - click to http://www.futureshopforum.ca/futureshop/board/message?board.id=homeoffice&thread.id=4244

The Back to School season can be a stressful one. That's why we've hosted events to make sure you're ready for the first day of classes! One of the discussions included live questions and answers from Canada's online community plus representatives from Microsoft (Damir Bersinic), HP (Jeff Cates) and D-Link (Mathieu Whelan) with host Joel Cohen (Co-Executive Producer of the Simpsons).

5. Back to School Contest and Win - click to http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/_contests/BTS2008/

Upload a video telling us what you like to do with your last few days of summer and you could win the ultimate dorm room setup! Whether it's stocking up on school supplies, buying a whole new wardrobe or throwing one last big bash, get your favourite ritual on video and send it to us. We'll narrow it down to 10 finalists, and then Canada will vote for the winner. The grand prize package includes everything you'll need to create the dorm room of your dreams: 50" plasma HDTV, Xbox 360, Xbox 360 Live 12 month Gold Card, Rock Band: Special Edition, Wireless headset, Home theater surround sound system, Laptop, Printer, Stainless steel bar fridge, Stainless steel microwave, Coffee maker, Future Shop gift card.

About Future Shop

With 133 stores across the country and the nation's premier web store (www.futureshop.ca), Burnaby, BC-based Future Shop is Canada's largest retailer and e-tailer of consumer electronics. The company employs more than 10,000 technology enthusiasts, has enabled its website to deliver unparalleled content about the products it sells and host an online community forum for technology beginners and tech-savvy experts to exchange ideas, reviews, tips and other consumer electronics information (www.futureshopforums.ca). As a proud corporate citizen, Future Shop has developed solutions to recycle used electronics (see www.futureshop.ca/green) and is committed to employee volunteerism and supporting non-profits organizations dedicated to transforming local youth into Future Leaders (see www.futureshop.ca/community).