Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY):
What: | Local Best Buy BlueShirt employees are available for in-store, in-studio and phone interviews providing insight on how to prepare for hands-free driving. | |
How: | Contact the media representative to make arrangements. Best Buy is committed to ensuring a smooth transition to hands-free mobile devices and knowledgeable employees are available to assist consumers in finding the right mobile accessories to fit their lifestyle. In addition, Best Buy offers installation services for in-car devices to help ensure all items are installed for optimum driver safety. | |
| Consumers have three primary options for complying with the new regulations while determining which hands-free technology is best for their particular lifestyle. Best Buy BlueShirt and Geek Squad technology experts can elaborate on the following: | ||
| -- Three main technologies available to help consumers comply with the new hands-free regulations including Bluetooth headsets, portable Bluetooth speakerphone and installed Bluetooth car kit | ||
| -- Expected cost and activation tips | ||
| -- How to tell if your cell phone is Bluetooth compatible and what type of phone you need in order to use the Bluetooth headsets | ||
| -- Tips for configuring hands-free calling through GPS systems and other mobile gadgets | ||
When: | On July 1, 2008 California will begin prohibiting the use of cell phones by drivers without a hands-free device. | |
Why: | California's regulations have been enacted in an effort to reduce car accidents caused by "distracted drivers." | |
Where: | California Best Buy stores -- Please use the contacts on this media alert to arrange for an interview in your local store. | |
About Best Buy Co., Inc.
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) operates an international portfolio of brands with a commitment to growth and innovation. Our employees strive to provide customers around the world with superior experiences by responding to their unique needs and aspirations. We sell consumer electronics, home-office products, entertainment software, appliances and related services through approximately 1,300 retail stores across the United States, throughout Canada and in China. Our multi-channel operations include: Best Buy (BestBuy.com, BestBuy.ca, BestBuy.com.cn and Best BuyMobile.com), Future Shop (FutureShop.ca), Geek Squad (GeekSquad.com and GeekSquad.ca), Pacific Sales Kitchen and Bath Centers (PacificSales.com), Magnolia Audio Video (Magnoliaav.com), Jiangsu Five Star Appliance Co. (Five-Star.cn) and Speakeasy (Speakeasy.net). Best Buy supports the communities in which its employees work and live through volunteerism and grants that benefit children and education.
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Media Contacts:
Heather
Dewald, 404-870-6811
heather.dewald@mslpr.com
or
Best
Buy Public Relations
612-292-NEWS
newscenter@bestbuy.com
