EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our reports included in this Form 10- K, into the Company's previously filed Registration Statements No. 33-29453, (Egghead, Inc. 1989 Employee Stock Purchase Plan) and No. 33-33101, (Egghead, Inc. 1989 Executive Retention Incentive Stock Option Plan). /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP Seattle, Washington May 26, 1995