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/A, into the Company's previously filed
Registration Statements No. 33-29453 (Egghead, Inc. 1989 Employee Stock
Purchase Plan); No. 33-59779 (Egghead, Inc. 1989 Option Plan); and No. 33-64033
(Egghead, Inc. Restated Nonemployee Director Stock Option).




    //Arthur Andersen LLP


    Seattle, Washington

    July 14, 1997