6/5/15
Graduation gifts can make a significant impact on your sales as customers look for the perfect device to benefit a high school or college graduate. Because devices are offered in a range of price points, your sales team can recommend options to a broader audience and have more opportunities to convert browsers into customers.
During the graduation peak season, a sales person will most likely hear something similar to, “What would you recommend for someone who just graduated and likes to (fill in the blank)?" It's important that your retail sales professionals know how to get the right information from the customer to recommend the best devices based on answers to particular questions.
There is a wide range of device options available, but here are some great tech gift suggestions your sales staff can make based on some common traits of today’s graduates.
For those interested in a higher-end tablet or replacement for an existing desktop or laptop, a great option is the Microsoft Surface Pro 3* with 256 GB of storage and optional microSD card. The 12-inch display and the blazing-fast speed of its 5th gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor provide high performance+ and extreme versatility.
Used with a stylus, its touch screen performs smoothly. Add the keyboard for serious typing or use the kickstand to relax and watch a movie in bed. This multi-functional device is a perfect solution for the graduate who needs space, portability, and productivity.
The serious gamer never graduates from the game. A great gift idea for the gamer graduate is the MSI Gaming GS70 Stealth-037*. When it comes to power and performance+, this device has it all, including an anti-glare matte screen, a 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor, and a gaming keyboard.
Weighing in at a mere 5.8 pounds, this 17-inch laptop measures a slender 16.5 x 11.3 x 16.5 inches and has a resolution of 1920 x 1080.
Two 128 GB SSDs act in tandem as a single boot drive, and a 1 TB hard drive provides ample storage space. The extended life battery is impressive and the brushed aluminum casing is understated.
For those customers on a tight budget, but who still want to give a tech gift that packs a punch, a great recommendation is a compact tablet. In this category, you’ll find the ASUS MeMo Pad 7* is a good, entry-level tablet that's perfect for first-time users or graduates on-the-go who need a portable tablet to fit their lifestyle.
This affordable tablet has a 7-inch, 1200 x 800 display that's easily viewed at an angle. With the Intel® Atom™ processor and Android* OS, along with 16 GB storage, it’s well-suited for basic Internet use, e-mail, social media, and videos.
Technology-buff graduates would love devices they can customize. A great recommendation is the affordable Intel® NUC Kit D34010WYK with a 4th generation Intel® Core™ i3 processor. Ready for modification, this compact, mini PC includes integrated graphics, four USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, and an HDMI port.
Add the RAM, HDD, and an OS to complete the package, and the graduate has a mini PC packed with power and features.
As small as a flash drive, these little powerhouse PCs fit into a graduate’s pocket for easy transport from the dorm,to the study group, and even for a trip home to see the parents. A fantastic option in this category is the Intel® Compute Stick with an Intel® Atom™ processor.
Simply add an HDMI screen, keyboard, and mouse, and the grad will have instant access to productivity tasks like word processing, social media, Web browsing, playing games, and watching movies. With a microSD card slot, one USB 2.0 slot, 2 GB of memory, and 32 GB eMMC hard drive, this device is powerful and portable.
Don’t miss the opportunity to have your best sales numbers yet during graduation season. Ensure your sales personnel are knowledgeable about device options and how to provide their customers with the best recommendations and sales experience possible.
The Intel® Retail Edge Program can help you keep your sales staff knowledgeable about the latest Intel® products and technologies, provide guidance in product recommendations, and offer tips for qualifying customers and completing the sale.
Through the use of educational videos, interactive Web events and training, your retail sales professionals will stay on top of what’s new and popular and can win prizes, rewards, and discounts as they participate.
Find out more about the Intel® Retail Edge Program by clicking here!
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