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    Free Xbox 360 in Canada

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by fred2028, Jun 4, 2011.

  1. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Has anyone successfully gotten this deal with a new laptop purchase in Canada?If so, could I still get it if I am within my return period (I bought my Alienware less than 21 days ago)?
     
    fred2028, Jun 4, 2011
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    Nothing is free... If they're offering a "free Xbox", that means the laptop is probably being marked up by a few hundred dollars extra.

    Dell's website and flyer prices are usually pretty ridiculous....the best way to buy Dell products is definitely not through their website.
     
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    This free xbox is offered by Microsoft
     
    fred2028, Jun 5, 2011
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    This free xbox is offered by Microsoft

    Why do you have to buy a Dell computer then to get it???
     
    pitz, Jun 5, 2011
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    You have to buy a computer in general to get it, it just happens I bought a Dell laptop
     
    fred2028, Jun 5, 2011
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    I read somewhere you have to be a student and I thought it was a laptop purchase from best buy or future shop?
     
    Nigel8600, Jun 6, 2011
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    I am a student, and that is false since Dell USA gives them out.
     
    fred2028, Jun 11, 2011
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    Actually, Microsoft USA and Microsoft Canada are different.

    For Canada, you need to purchase a HP computers over $599 at Bestbuy or Futureshop to be eligible.

    In the US, the rules are different, so you would have to be a student at a US college and have purchased from Dell USA to be eligible in the US.
     
    ProfessorChaos, Jun 15, 2011
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    Yup, thats what I thought I heard. I wasnt sure about the brand though but I was 90% sure dells did not qualify for the deal.
     
    Nigel8600, Jun 16, 2011
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