Circuit City Offers Free PC Checkup

The free PC Checkup is a $39.99 value and is available for both notebook and laptop models. This offer will remain in effect until Sept 8 at participating Circuit City stores and is available to all customers. Circuit City's firedog(SM) technicians will perform a thorough checkup featuring:

Removing temporary files from the hard drive

Identify spyware and viruses

Checking the hard drive capacity and system usage and efficiency

Cleaning to remove dust and debris

A written report of problems encountered outlining solutions to those problems

According to The US Department of Education, almost 18 million students will head off to college this fall. A national survey conducted by an independent research firm, Decision Analyst, Inc sought the opinions of 2,200 college students. The results indicate that almost 62% of colleges and universities now either require or recommend that students own a computer. Ninety-eight percent of the students involved in the survey report using a computer everyday while at school. Nearly 90% of these students report that having their own computer is instrumental in their earning higher grades.

For millions of families across the nation, back to school shopping now includes the purchase of computers, cell phones and other electronic devices. Circuit City has created a web site ( www.circuitcity.com/school) designed specifically to address these needs. It offers special promotions, customer ratings, and reviews of tech gear. Once the consumer has made a selection, such as computers, and clicked the appropriate link, access to consumer reports is available.

Before rushing out to purchase a computer, it is wise to write down what you are looking for first. If you know what your needs are, it will be easier to make a decisions once you reach the retailer. Create a budget and stick to it. Knowing how much you are willing to spend can save headaches in the store when the pressure is on to purchase a wider screen or faster model.

Unless you or your child is a computer guru, consider purchasing a service plan in the event that your child has problems with the computer while at school.