EXHIBIT 23.1




                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To Egghead, Inc.:

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our reports dated May 16, 1995
included in the Egghead, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended April 1, 1995, and to
all references to our Firm included in this registration statement.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Seattle, Washington,
   May 30, 1995