OfficeMax Helps Customers Take Guess Work Out of Windows 8 with
Free Training In-Store and Consultation for Business Customers
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
OfficeMax® Incorporated (NYSE:OMX), a leader in office
and facility supplies, technology and services, today announced it
is helping customers take the guess work out of Microsoft
Windows® 8. Consumers and small businesses can try the
newest Windows 8 on computers and tablets at OfficeMax stores
risk-free before making a purchase, and OfficeMax
business-to-business customers will have access to consultation on
software, computers and accessories to support their Windows 8
launch strategy.
From October 26-28, Windows
8-accredited OfficeMax store associates will provide live in-store
demonstrations on the new Windows 8 software each hour from noon –
6 p.m. Additionally, every
OfficeMax store will feature PCs with Windows 8 for customers to
"test drive" the software first-hand. The three-day, nationwide
OfficeMax Demo Days event aims to help customers take the
guesswork out of Windows 8 computers and accessories.
Starting Oct. 26, OfficeMax
business-to-business teams trained on Windows 8 will also help
business customers with software licensing, and provide access to
hundreds of Windows 8 computers, tablets mobile devices and
accessories to support business customers' Windows 8 launch
strategies.
"Our in-store Demo Days and new assortment of computers and
tablets optimized with Windows 8 provide customers with an
opportunity to experience Windows 8 themselves and see how the user
experience will come to life on the screen," said Ronald Lalla, executive vice president and chief
merchandising officer at OfficeMax. "Additionally, with our
expanded in-store technology selection and trained
business-to-business support team, OfficeMax is helping businesses
and consumers take the uncertainty out of purchasing the latest
Windows 8 software, computers and tablets."
Get New Windows 8 Experience at OfficeMax
In addition
to risk-free trials and demonstrations, OfficeMax is offering big
deals in-store and at OfficeMax.com on a wide assortment of new
Windows 8 software, computers, tablets, accessories and services,
including:
- Get a $39.99 deal value when you
buy the new Windows 8 Pro or Windows 8 Pro Pack1 for
$69.99 and get $30 back in MaxPerks Bonus
Rewards2.
- Enjoy more than $450 in instant
savings on select software and Windows 8 accessories when you
purchase a Windows 8 personal computer, software or Windows RT
tablet.
- Save up to $200 when you trade in
your laptop for a new computer at OfficeMax stores or at
OfficeMax.com3.
- Save 50 percent on data backup at OfficeMax Ctrlcenter with
purchase of Windows 8 ($14.99
value).
Must-Have Technology Products at OfficeMax
The
expanded selection of Windows 8 software, PCs, laptops, tablets and
accessories are among the many technology products available at
OfficeMax, where customers can enjoy a broad range of technology
and accessories including lightweight laptops, tablets, e-readers
and all-in-one computers from trusted brands including
HP®, TOSHIBA, Kindle, Nexus 7 and more. OfficeMax also
offers MaxAssurance® service and protection plans to
protect your device from accidental damage and daily wear and
tear.
About OfficeMax
OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE: OMX) is
a leader in integrating products, solutions and services for the
workplace, whether for business or at home. The OfficeMax
mission is simple: We provide workplace innovation that enables our
customers to work better. The company provides office
supplies and paper, print and document services, technology
products and solutions, and furniture to businesses and
consumers. OfficeMax consumers and business customers are
served by approximately 29,000 associates through OfficeMax.com;
OfficeMaxSolutions.com and Reliable.com; more than 900 stores in
the U.S. and Mexico; and direct
sales and catalogs. OfficeMax has been named one of the 2012
World's Most Ethical Companies, and is the only company in the
office supply industry to receive Ethics Inside®
Certification by the Ethisphere Institute. To find the
nearest OfficeMax, call 1-877-OFFICEMAX. For more
information, visit www.officemax.com.
All trademarks, service marks and trade names of OfficeMax
Incorporated used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of
OfficeMax Incorporated. Any other product or company names
mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective
owners.
1Good on all PCs currently running Windows 7 and
Windows XP (see store for details).
2 Valid
October 21 through November 3, 2012.
Offer available to MaxPerks members or new MaxPerks member sign-ups
only. Bonus rewards issued for this offer will be issued in the
next statement cycle in the form of a MaxPerks Reward Card
redeemable toward a future purchase as OfficeMax. Visit
officemax.com/maxperksterms for full
details.
3Limit one per customer.
Visit www.Officemax.com/tradein for details.
OfficeMax Media Contact
Nicole Miller
630.864.6069
nicolemiller@officemax.com
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