FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hunting for those last few gifts? According to the “Staples
Holiday Hang Ups” Survey, 54 percent of
Americans plan on warming loved ones’ holiday
season with at least one technology gadget.(a) To help with the
last-minute rush, Staples (NASDAQ: SPLS) is offering its widest
selection ever of the season’s most popular
technology items, including more than 20 digital cameras and a variety
of digital photo frames. Staples also has many last-minute gifts options
for family members, friends and co-workers to fit any budget.
Gifts for the Tech-enthusiast:
The “Staples Holiday Hang Ups”
Survey showed that people prefer to receive technology items including
digital cameras and computers (26 percent) more so than new
clothing (21 percent), jewelry (8 percent) and power tools
(5 percent) this season. Unique tech-gift ideas include:
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Season’s Hottest Laptops: The HP
dv6661se Notebook PC features a powerful dual-core mobile technology
processor and a whopping 2 GB of memory; anyone can achieve maximum
performance while running multiple applications. Available in a
stylish white and silver design. ($999.98 with $50 mail-in rebate). In
November 2007, Staples became the only office supply superstore to
offer Dell products. Just in time for the holidays, the Dell XPS M1330
in black will be available at select Staples stores and Staples.com
beginning Dec. 20 while supplies last. Representing the perfect blend
of high-end multimedia and mobility, this ultra-light and elegantly
designed notebook features a 13.3”
widescreen display plus 120 GB of storage. Purchase includes one year
in-home XPS service experience ($1,249.99).
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Pandigital® 7”
Digital Photo Frame: Proudly display memories this holiday season
with Staples selection of digital photo frames. Pandigital®
7” Digital Photo Frame plays images, video
and music ($99.98). For a great gift idea for parents or grandparents,
pre-load photos onto the SanDisk 1GB SD™
Memory Card and send to loved ones with a digital photo frame.
Plus, the card is a secure, stamp-sized flash memory card that can be
used for other digital products too, including digital cameras and MP3
players ($27.98).
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Keep Connected: The unique Robot Webcam ($19.99) and
Microsoft® VX-1000 ($29.99) make it easy to
stay in touch during the holidays with those far-away friends and
family. Mountable on notebooks and desktop computers, these webcams
work with all major instant messengers including, Yahoo!®
Messenger, AIM, MSN® Messenger, Windows®
Messenger and Skype® Messenger, to provide
video and audio for instant messaging.
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Casio™ Exilim®
EX-Z75 Pink Digital Camera Bundle: Support Breast Cancer
research this holiday season with the “pink”
Casio camera bundle. This compact 7.2 megapixel camera comes with a
lanyard, rechargeable battery and case, and features a 3X optical zoom
and a new 2.6-inch wide LCD display ($179.98).
Gifts for Kids:
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Crayola® Products: Staples has five
new kid-favorites from Crayola® this
holiday season: Crayola® Color WonderTM,
Crayola® Model Magic®
FUSION Disney Cinderella’s Castle, Crayola®
Color ExplosionTM Designer and Crayola®
Color ExplosionTM Glow Board ($9.99-$24.99).
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Skullcandy™ Smokin’
Buds: Kids can tune out the parents and tune into holiday music
with Skullcandy’s exclusive
noise-eliminating sleeve. The Buds deliver the frequency range and
response found in full-size headphones in a direct-to-ear package.
Available in pink, black or white ($24.99).
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Staples® Gaming Chair: Infused with
a grey mesh underlay and ultra black vinyl, the Staples Gaming Chair
is the perfect present for video game fanatics nationwide. Sitting low
to the ground, it has both comfort and functionality for the serious
gamer. ($99.99)
Gifts for Friends and Family:
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Staples Gift Cards: Looking for the one gift that gives it all?
The gift of choice – a Staples Gift Card.
Each Staples store carries thousands of great products, so a Staples
gift card is sure to please even the toughest to buy on that holiday
list.
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Motorola® Bluetooth Headset H550:
Now listeners can talk to family and friends during the holidays using
the new lightweight headset that gives up to eight hours of talk time.
The elevated speaker rests close to the ear delivering clear,
high-quality audio and features interchangeable ear hooks. Available
in a unique gold color ($69.99).
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QuickSetTM for Staples QS30
Easy Assembly Chair: Indulge in the luxury of leather and the all
day comfort of memory foam in this easy-to-assemble chair. The gift
recipient will love either the black or chestnut leather with metal
accents. Just three easy steps and no tools required! ($249.99).
That Holiday Was Easy
Personalize and customize holiday gifts with Staples®
Holiday Photo Cards and Staples®
Custom Gift Wrap and Tags. Create personalized holiday cards to send
to family and friends at Staples Copy and Print Centers. Choose from
fifteen designs and personalize with a family photo ($9.99 for 24
cards). Also, give presents a personal touch this season with custom
gift wrap and tags. Customers can submit orders online or visit Staples
stores to order personalized gift wrap (printed the same day). For
$9.99, gift-givers will receive a 2’ x 3’
sheet of gift wrap with a design and custom photo that they choose and
10 free matching designed gift tags.
In addition to offering a wide selection of last-minute gifts, Staples
is extending its hours to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 22 and
23. Staples is also making it easier to ship last-minute holiday gifts,
alleviating the need for a separate trip to the post office. The U. S.
Postal Service Prepaid Priority Mail Envelopes are available in packs of
two at Staples throughout the holidays. This lets gift-givers ship to
any U.S. destination within two-to-three days. Saturday and residential
deliveries are included at no extra cost. No need to weigh or apply
postage ($10.99 for 2-pack).
Visit www.staples.com/holidaypr
for even more news, gift ideas and photos.
(a)“Staples
Holiday Hang Ups”
Survey
The “Staples Holiday Hang-Ups”
Survey results are based on the responses of 1,000 consumers ages 18 and
over. The survey was conducted by Kelton Research during October 2007.
Additional survey data is available upon request.
About Staples
Staples, Inc. invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and today
is the world's largest office products company. With 74,000 talented
associates, the company is committed to making it easy to buy a wide
range of office products, including supplies, technology, furniture, and
business services. With 2006 sales of $18.2 billion, Staples serves
consumers and businesses ranging from home-based businesses to Fortune
500 companies in 22 countries throughout North and South America, Europe
and Asia. Headquartered outside of Boston, Staples operates more than
2,000 office superstores and also serves its customers through mail
order catalog, e-commerce and contract businesses. More information is
available at www.staples.com.
