-Samsung to Sponsor Jeff Green, No. 66 Chevrolet in 2007-

KANNAPOLIS, NC (January 25) - Best Buy announced today that one of their retail partners, Samsung Electronics America, Inc., will be an associate sponsor of the No. 66 Haas CNC Racing Chevrolet, driven by Jeff Green in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series.

Samsung will be featured on the rear quarter panels of the No. 66 entry in the 21 events in which Best Buy is the primary sponsor, and will serve as the primary sponsor in one additional event (TBD).

"We're thrilled to have Samsung join us on the No. 66 team," said Barry Judge, senior vice president of marketing, Best Buy. "Samsung is focused on bringing a great experience to consumers, which is what Best Buy and stock car racing are all about, so it's a great fit. We're looking forward to working with them on exciting and innovative ways to activate their sponsorship, both at-track and at Best Buy retail locations."

Samsung Electronics America, Inc., markets a broad range of award-winning, advanced digital consumer electronics, information systems and home appliance products, many of which are available at Best Buy retail locations and at www.BestBuy.com.

"Samsung is excited to join Best Buy in sponsoring Jeff Green and the No. 66 team," said Tim Baxter, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Samsung. "As a leader in High Definition televisions we understand how passionate sports fans can be. By participating in this
sponsorship we are able to expand our reach to auto-racing fans, and better communicate the benefits of Samsung HDTV to spectators of this fast motion sport."

"Watching a race on one of our HDTV's is a close second to being at the track. We want fans to know they can feel like they're sitting on the start/finish line without leaving the comfort of their couch, and sponsoring the No. 66 Best Buy Chevrolet is a great way to get the word out."

Driver Jeff Green, along with representatives from Samsung and Best Buy, unveiled the new paint design of the No. 66 during a luncheon for media members at Haas CNC Racing's new 150,000-square foot facility in Kannapolis, NC, on Thursday.

"It's awesome to have brands like Samsung and Best Buy supporting our team," Green said. "We're looking forward to a great 2007 season, and with these companies in our corner, we're confident we'll find our way to victory lane this year."

The No. 66 Best Buy Chevrolet will be on track during Speedweeks at Daytona (FL.) International Speedway in early February.

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About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., markets a broad range of award-winning, advanced digital consumer electronics, information systems and home appliance products. The SEA organization oversees the North American operations of Samsung including Samsung Telecommunications America, LP, Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Mexico, Inc.

About Best Buy Co., Inc.

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) operates a global portfolio of brands with a commitment to growth and innovation. Our employees strive to provide customers around the world with superior experiences by responding to their unique needs and aspirations. We sell consumer electronics,
home-office products, entertainment software, appliances and related services through more than 1,150 retail stores across the United States, throughout Canada and in China. Our multi-channel operations include: Best Buy (BestBuy.com, BestBuy.ca and BestBuy.com.cn), Future Shop
(FutureShop.ca), Geek Squad (GeekSquad.com and GeekSquad.ca), Pacific Sales Kitchen and Bath Centers (PacificSales.com), Magnolia Audio Video (Magnoliaav.com) and Jiangsu Five Star Appliance Co. (Five-Star.cn). Best Buy supports the communities in which its employees work and live through volunteerism and grants that benefit children and education. For more information, please visit www.BestBuy.com.