Please direct your media and public relations inquiries to: mediarelations@cdw.com 800-800-4CDW CDW-G and Discovery Channel School Announce "Win A Wireless Lab" Sweepstakes Two Companies Launch Initiatives To Help Teachers Integrate Technology Into The Classroom ORLANDO, FL. - February 5, 2003 Florida Educational Technology Conference - CDW Government, Inc. (CDW-G), and Discovery Channel School today launched a joint initiative to assist schools in integrating technology into education. To celebrate the kickoff, the companies announced a "Win A Wireless Lab" Sweepstakes at the Florida Educational Technology Conference. The grand prize is a 20-laptop mobile computer laboratory valued at approximately $40,000. The lab includes donated products from Netgear and Hewlett Packard. CDW-G will provide the winning schools with the same level of customer service as though they purchased the products. This will assist teachers and students in having a great technology experience with the products. Additional prizes include 10 InFocus projectors, 10 HP Ink-Jet Printers and 10 sets of curriculum materials from the Discovery Channel School library. School IT specialists are encouraged to enter the contest by visiting www.school.discovery.com/cdwg. The deadline for entries is June 30, 2003, and winners will be determined by a random drawing. Complete rules and requirements are available on the website. As part of the overarching initiative, CDW-G and Discovery will produce a set of curriculum materials designed especially for middle and high school students. The materials, themed "All About Computers," will be sent to 5,000 district-level technology personnel across the United States free of charge. In addition, 50,000 posters depicting how wireless technology works will be mailed to technology specialists at middle and high schools. "For many schools, the biggest challenge is not acquiring technology, but making the most effective use of technology," said Chris Rother, vice president of state, local and education sales at CDW-G. "We support teachers by giving them resources that enable technology to be a pivotal asset in a well-rounded education." "Education is all about inspiring students to learn-and giving students and their teachers the tools and guidelines to accomplish that learning," said Paul Thomas, vice president of education at Discovery Communications, Inc. "Our curriculum-focused math and science resources, correlated to national education standards, help students and educators stay up- to-date with the latest breakthroughs in science and technology." CDW-G and Education CDW-G demonstrates its commitment to the education market in several ways. In addition to this new relationship with Discovery, the company also sponsors an annual technology in education art and essay contest. This contest invites high school students to create essays and digital art to demonstrate how technology is best utilized in classrooms. CDW-G is a also a major partner of the FundingFactory, an organization that accepts used equipment such as cell phones and ink toner cartridges in exchange for points. Donors give the points to participating schools that can redeem them to purchase technology equipment. In March, CDW-G will launch EdTech, a magazine that will showcase innovative uses of technology in the classroom and will offers tips and trends on educational technologies. Discovery Channel School Discovery Channel School is a trusted name in educational media. Its classroom-focused product line includes more than 600 videos, CD-ROMs and print resources tailor-made for use in schools. Discoveryschool.com offers free resources for teachers, students and parents. With more than 18 million page views a month, Education Market Research ranked the site as one of the top 10 most-visited education sites. Through publishing and online businesses, numerous strategic partnerships, and industry-leading public service initiatives, Discovery Channel School reaches approximately 90,000 U.S. K-12 schools, benefiting some 35 million students each year. About CDW-G A wholly-owned subsidiary of CDW Computer Centers, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDWC), CDW-G addresses the unique needs of the government and education markets with brand name technology products and services. CDW-G is a leading source of technology products and services from top name brands such as Cisco, Compaq, Computer Associates, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, Microsoft and Toshiba. For more information about CDW-G's product offerings, procurement options, service and solutions, call 800.863.4239 or visit the CDW-G Web site at CDWG.com. About Discovery Communications, Inc. Discovery Communications, Inc. is the leading global real-world media and entertainment company, with operations in more than 155 countries and territories with over 700 million cumulative subscribers. DCI is a founding member of Cable in the Classroom. Each Discovery network provides specific programming for free use in schools. Discovery Channel Global Education Fund (DCGEF) supplies technology and programming to the world's under-resourced communities. Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge is an annual, nationwide science competition for middle school students. DCI's 33 networks of distinctive programming represent 14 entertainment brands including TLC, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, Discovery Health Channel, Discovery Kids and a family of newer, targeted channels.