Get Grads In Gear With Technology Tools for Success
posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 3:02 PM
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(ARA) -- As graduates move from one stage of life to the next, technology can help them in their journey to success. The latest gadgets are smaller, more powerful and less expensive, allowing graduates to take advantage of the best in mobility and efficiency while watching their pocketbooks.
“Technology is essential for students,” says Tony Weiss, president and CEO of CompUSA. “With graduation around the corner, parents, family and friends can help their graduates get in gear for life with the hottest technology and the expert services to bring it all together.”
“Note” Worthy Technology
Most high school and college students spend the better part of their days taking notes. Top-quality note taking is essential to learning and understanding. This graduation, equip eager scholars with mobile technology to help them learn more efficiently from anywhere.
Consider the Sony SZ230P Notebook ($2,099.99). The sleekly designed, lightweight VAIO SZ Notebook optimizes mobility and the Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology gives students advanced multi-tasking potential. Parents can ensure their investment is safe with advanced security features like biometric fingerprint sensor and G-Sensor shock protection.
Notebooks equal convenience. Students don’t study just at their desks. They complete tasks in libraries, at coffee shops and at group members’ homes. The HP Pavilion dv8240us Notebook ($1,899.99) provides desktop replacement-caliber mobile performance and entertainment capability.
Balance Work and Play
As the popularity of digital entertainment like MP3s and movies increases, the selection of devices to access this technology is expanding. Graduation is the perfect time to update a graduate’s technology and give the gift of entertainment.
* iPod Video 60GB, $399.99; iPod Video 30GB, $299.99 -- Not only does the new iPod play music and store photos, it now plays videos. Graduates can download their favorite songs, view memorable photos and watch television shows and videos.
* LF-X5 LocationFree 7-inch Television by Sony, $699.98 -- No cables and no plugs means graduates can roam around with the dual-band wireless LocationFree LCD television. Programs, movies, even Internet and e-mail, are streamed from the device’s Base Station that can be placed in a living room, dorm room or bedroom. The Base Station also can be used in airport or university WiFi hotspots for ultimate mobility.
* The SLVR L7 Wireless Phone by Motorola, $249.99 -- Staying connected to friends and family helps graduates transition from one life-stage to the next. With its ultra-thin shape, SLVR keeps graduates connected in style. Listen to Mp3 music tracks, take and share digital photos and talk to anyone anywhere with this mobile phone.
Savvy Grads Know When to Ask for Help
As technology advances, it becomes more complex, and consumers need help from a resource they can trust. CompUSA offers the Techknowledgist network, consisting of more than 20,000 mobile service providers, all backed by CompUSA. Consumers can get service in-store or on-site and next-day if appointments are scheduled by 3 p.m. local time, making it the fastest, most convenient service program of its kind. Its flat-rate pricing gives consumers peace of mind.
Techknowledgists are available in almost every city in the United States, even where there isn’t a CompUSA store. Parents can rest assured that their students’ technology service needs can be met when they give Techknowledgist as a gift.
Wireless networks are essential to achieve full mobility, especially for college students living off-campus. CompUSA Techknowledgists can set up and configure a wireless network with two computers and a USB printer and more.
Technology can make graduates’ lives more fun and easy, if they know how to use it. CompUSA Techknowledgists set up computer systems and other technology like game consoles, digital cameras, music players and PDAs. Techknowledgists make sure graduates know the ins and outs of operating their new tech toys while they’re setting it up.
Trends in technology show that products continue to be more mobile, smaller and less expensive. Consumers will need help as product integration increases. See all of these products and services online at www.compusa.com.
Courtesy of ARA Content
