Best Buy Intel Experience Brings New Technology to Life @BestBuy #IntelatBestBuy

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

Did you know Intel has come out with some amazing stuff? I visited Intel at Best Buy tonight and learned a lot of cool information about where our  technology is heading. While most (79%) of Americans are excited about the chance to learn and try out new technologies, half are frustrated by the lack of access to them beyond what they read or see in the media, according to a new study by Intel and Toluna. Intel is stretching the bar quite far by offering new and improved technology for every age group.

That’s the reason why Intel and Best Buy are now teaming up to bring new Intel Technology Experience zones to 50 Best Buy stores in major markets across the U.S. The Intel Technology Experience lets customers – from tech enthusiasts to technophobes – play, explore, and be inspired by the power of technology with hands-on activities like 3D printing and virtual reality games. For many, this is the first opportunity to see, touch, and play with exciting new technologies they’ve only heard about.

And the 3D printing is – really neat. I was shocked that a printer could do that. I am not talking printing out the pieces and then assembling them into a 3D piece. NO- the printer does ALL of the work for you. It constructs it entirely!!

Averaging 240 square feet, the Intel Technology Experience will show customers the power of Intel: the technology behind these new, innovative activities is the same power behind the devices like tablets and laptops we love and rely on every day. Customers can build and print their own 3D robot, show off their racing skills on Mars in an augmented reality world, master beats and remix tracks by Ne-Yo as a digital DJ, and check out the latest PC and tablet devices powered by Intel processors.

The area will be staffed by specially trained Best Buy Blue Shirts to answer questions and help customers make the most of each area within the experience. Each season, Intel will refresh the venues with a new array of technology experiences. There is a full time staff member on M-F, and part time staff during the weekends.

For more information about the Intel Technology Experience areas, including a list of stores, visit www.bestbuy.com/intel.