Best Buy Canada and HP team up for the PC Home Makeover

Contest opens February 26, customers submit photos of their outdated home computer setup for the chance to win an HP PC Home Makeover Bundle

BURNABY, BC, Feb. 25 /CNW/ - Best Buy Canada and HP are helping Canadian families update their technology at home and on the go with the PC Home Makeover. The first Canadian launch of the makeover bundle, the package offers everything an active family needs for at home and on-the-go computing, including a netbook, laptop, desktop and LCD monitor all for $1,499.

Beginning tomorrow until March 4, Canadians can submit photos of their rundown home office setup for the chance to win an HP PC Home Makeover Bundle! The 10 most run-down systems will be reviewed and the photo with the most votes for Worst Computer Set-Up will win:

    
    -  An HP multi-media entertainment laptop
    -  A Light and portable HP Mini netbook
    -  A Sleek, space-saving and powerful HP Slimline desktop
    -  An HD-ready HP 20" widescreen LCD monitor
    

Contest and bundle details available online at www.bestbuy.ca/pcmakeover. Check out our Twitter and Facebook pages for contest updates and to view photos of the worst home PC setup.

About Best Buy Canada

Best Buy stores in Canada are a division of Burnaby, BC-based Best Buy Canada Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY). Best Buy is Canada's fastest-growing specialty retailer and e-tailer (www.bestbuy.ca) of consumer electronics, personal computers and entertainment software and also operates the Geek Squad (www.geeksquad.ca). Best Buy Canada also operates Best Buy Mobile, which sells mobile phones, plans and accessories in 3 shopping center locations in Greater Toronto. There are currently more than 60 stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.

Best Buy offers customers a unique shopping experience with the latest technology and entertainment products, at the right price, with a no-pressure (non-commissioned) sales environment. The Company is committed to kids and communities, supporting non-profit organizations that help youth develop their skill set, discover their talents and sustain a lasting interest in education.

For more information about Best Buy, including store locations, visit www.bestbuy.ca

For further information: Danielle Jang, Communications Manager, Best Buy Canada, [phone], [email protected]