Pink Friday Broadcast Details Announced
CompUSA and TigerDirect are turning Black Friday pink on November 28 and are hosting an all-day webcast featuring dozens of big-ticket bargains available for a minimum of 50 percent off with all proceeds to go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The webcast, live from noon to midnight this Friday, will be available at CompUSA.com, TigerDirect.com, com.puter.tv, PinkFriday.org and UStream.TV.
Some of the more than 100 products exclusively during the webcast will include:
- Mitsubishi WD-60735 60” DLP Television – Value $1399.99; Pink Friday Price $499.99
- Sony VAIO TT198U/B – Core 2 Duo Notebook – Value $5,999.99; Pink Friday Price $999.99
- HTC Touch Diamond Unlocked Cellphone – Value $599.99, Pink Friday Price $299.99
- Lenovo S10 Pink Netbooks – Value $329.99, Pink Friday Price $149.99
- Transcend V20 64GB USB Flash Drive – Value $179.99, Pink Friday Price $79.99
In addition to the webcast, consumers looking to receive Pink Friday updates can either text ‘PINKFRIDAY’ to 44636, visit www.pinkfriday.org and provide their cell phone number on the home page, or follow @PinkFriday on www.twitter.com.
“We are excited about providing our customers the opportunity to save hundreds of dollars this holiday season while also raising money for such a worthy cause. Using technology like text messaging and Twitter in addition to the webcast will allow us to expand our overall reach as well.”
Scheduled guest appearances include Chris Pirillo of Pirillo.com, Craig Crossman of ‘Computer America,’ and Dave Graveline of ‘Into Tomorrow,’ Kevin Sorbo, and Dr. Gadget among others.
Visitors can also make donations to Susan G. Komen for the Cure while making purchases on both the CompUSA and TigerDirect websites and in the 24 North American retail outlets.
Pink Friday sponsors include BWG, CA, Cables Unlimited, D-Link, DLP, EVGA, HP, Garmin, Intel, Kingston, Lenovo, Logitech, Microsoft, Mitsubishi, Monster, NEC, Nokia, Patriot, Samsung, Sony, Targus, Toshiba, and Western Digital.
For more information on Pink Friday, please visit www.pinkfriday.org. Products are available in limited quantities exclusively during the web broadcast and are not available on company websites or retail stores. CompUSA and TigerDirect employees are not eligible to participate in these offers.
About CompUSA
The CompUSA companies (www.compusa.com) serve the needs of both personal and business computer users, selling consumer electronics, computers, digital media technology and peripherals via retail stores, catalogs and Internet channels. The CompUSA companies are subsidiaries of Systemax Inc. (NYSE: SYX).
About TigerDirect
TigerDirect (http://www.tigerdirect.com) serves the needs of both personal and business computer users, selling consumer electronics, computers, digital media technology and peripherals via retail stores, catalog and Internet channels. TigerDirect is a subsidiary of Systemax Inc. (NYSE: SYX).
About Systemax Inc.
Systemax Inc. (http://www.systemax.com), a Fortune 1000 company, sells personal computers, computer supplies, consumer electronics and industrial products through a system of branded ecommerce web sites, direct mail catalogs, relationship marketers and retail stores in North America and Europe. It also manufacturers and sells personal computers under the Systemax and Ultra brands and develops and markets ProfitCenter Software, a web-based, on-demand application for multi-channel direct marketing companies.
About Ustream
Ustream is the leader in live, interactive broadcasting on the internet. Ustream connects people through shared online experiences, enabling anyone with a camera and an Internet connection to easily broadcast to a global audience of any size. In less than two minutes, anyone can become a broadcaster by creating a channel on Ustream, and by embedding the personalized Ustream channel into any website.Ustream’s advanced interactive features, like real time chatting and polling, create an online experience unlike any other video service online. Ustream is a destination for community to share live moments. Since its launch in March 2007, Ustream has grown to over a million registered users broadcasting thousands of live shows a day. Ustream is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and is privately held.
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