CompUSA Announces an Exclusive Vista Evaluation Tool to Help Consumers and Small Businesses "Get Ready for Vista".

DALLAS -- With the launch of Windows Vista less than three weeks away, CompUSA today announced that consumers and small businesses can take advantage of a free evaluation to "Get Ready for Vista."

Consumers and small businesses will be able to receive a Vista evaluation for their current computer from a CompUSA TechPro technician. The free evaluation is available at all 229 CompUSA stores throughout the United States and Puerto Rico and is designed to answer computer readiness questions prior to Microsoft's Vista launch on Jan. 30.

"This is one of the most exciting software releases in the marketplace since the Windows XP launch in 2001," said Brian Woods, executive vice president of merchandising for CompUSA. "With more than 20 years of providing technology services, our customers have come to depend on us to guide them through the latest software upgrades and changes."

CompUSA TechPro has a national qualified force of more than 10,000 experienced technicians ready to help consumers and small businesses through the Windows Vista upgrade process. Customers can bring their computers or computer specifications to the CompUSA TechPro Service Center located within all CompUSA stores and receive a complimentary evaluation that determines the hardware additions they need to run Windows Vista, such as a graphic card, memory card or hard drive. By identifying and adopting the new hardware requirements, consumers and small businesses will be able to enjoy the Vista experience.

The CompUSA Vista check up takes approximately five minutes and will be conducted by a qualified CompUSA TechPro technician. Customers can visit the CompUSA TechPro Service Center during store hours and no appointments are required to receive the check up. Customers can also go online for a free CompUSA Vista check up at www.compusa.com/vista.

"For many, changing operating systems is like voyaging into the unknown and customers can depend on and trust CompUSA's tremendous technical expertise to provide a smooth and successful upgrade," said Woods.

CompUSA, Inc., a Dallas-based company, is one of the nation's leading retailers and business resellers of technology products and services. CompUSA currently operates more than 229 locations in more than 90 major metropolitan markets across the United States and Puerto Rico. In addition, CompUSA's Web site, www.compusa.com, offers an assortment of more than 80,000 items.