Awesome Rebate on Sony VAIO Z / SR / BZ Series

how long did it take for you to see your mail was sent into the rebate center, cause it has been almost a week and i m still getting claim not found.

 

Might have to wait more. According to them - they got it after 12 days and the update appeared after nearly 20 days.

 

Got mine - took about 2 months.

Ordered through my business from a non-sony authorized dealer.

 

It's been officially updated, and has now been extended till March 31st, 2009.

www.sony.com/vaiosmb

 

They extended the rebate and SR290PDB is now back on backorder. The last units were purchased after the rebate was extended.

Next ETA is 1/08/09.

$1037.01 is the cheapest price I can get the SR290PDB for right now. Anyone seen it cheaper? Or is this truly the laptop to get?

I kept going back between other brands and thinner laptops, but this one seems like it has good price, discrete and is decent overall.

 

Thank you. This is reassuring. Plus since the deadline has been move to April, it gives me more room to mess up.

 

Battery drain issue is of serious concern and I haven't bought because of this.

I think I'll pass on the Sony till they fix the battery drain issue. They have a full month to fix it. If not it looks like I will go to another vendor.

 

Same here - was about to order a Sony Z11 wn/b but the battery drain issue is a complete show stopper for me. Will probably get a Toshiba R600 but would have prefered the Sony.

cheers

Barney

 

I was looking at the U400-S1301 Toshiba which is their 13.3" model.

The R600 is way more than I need.

Also saw the A605-P201 on sale at B+H which is now in the running as well. Need another price reduction though on the A605-P201 since its slightly out of budget.

Still debating what to do. Will wait a little bit more.

Sony VAIO SR290PDB is still out of stock. Inventories were expected today.

California, Southern -7 10 01-14-2009
Tennessee 0 5 01-14-2009
Illinois 0 10 Past Due
Pennsylvania 0 5 01-13-2009

Maybe they realize the battery drain issue and will fix it in the latest deliveries? One can only dream. Seems like 1/13 and 1/14 deadlines could be missed as well.

Toshiba U400-S1301 has plenty of inventory in stock and A605-P201 is in stock.

Makes you think that the Toshiba U400-S1301 isn't selling too well, while everyone is buying the Sony SR series even today. Sony SR290PDB's have backorders while U400-S1301 has literally hundreds of units built and ready for delivery.

My own gut says that U400-S1301's will be able to be had for cheap as prices must drop for them to be sold.

Therefore its a hedge between 2 Toshiba models and the Sony right now. As inventory isn't in stock on the Sony anyways, no reason to rush to get myself on the backorder list.

Maybe another model could come out and surprise us or an update or something. Who knows.

 

Do you have to be a business partner or something with Sony to get this rebate or can any Joe Blow get it? I just talked to a rep and he said I was s.o.l. for this rebate cuz it's for businesses only.

 

The rep didn't know what's up. It's meant for Sony's business customers, but they are not discriminating. Anyone can use it.

 

Sweet. I'm waiting for the 6 series to come out b4 making a decision but this will be a nice perk. Thanks.

 

Well went in store and saw the Toshiba R600 - didn't like the screen at all. They did have the Toshiba U405 - lovely screen, really as good as the Sony SR29 sitting next to it. Am looking at the business version the Toshiba U400 which has a 2.53 GHZ processor. If there is no battery drain issue then I will probably get that one.

Cheers

Barney

 

Awesome, i think my rebate passed, although i need to resend my upc, which is the giant stick on the box!! I sent them a copy but they wanted the original one, and i will be aproved. So CTO OWNER the rebate works!!

 

I had cut the whole white label that has all UPC and what not and sent it to them. I did not send the one on the flap and yet I got an email saying I am approved and will be receiving my items soon. Yay!

 

Yea i was thinking about sending the one one on the flap but i ssaw there was the upc on the big one. Now i just peeled off that big sticker and resending it tomorrow, hope i got it this time

 

Just another data point:
I sent in my UPC, form etc. for my QuickShips SR220J/B on 1/8/09, and I got e-mail confirmation ("We are now processing your claim") today, 1/19/09.

My claim does not yet show up under "Track Your Rebate" on the website.

 

I guess you are set, if not and you never received it you can argue that you got confirmation with the email. So if it doesn't come in like 4 months give them a call, cause i think people got their things within 3 months. So keep the email for now.

 

Mine is shipped. Here are the dates for analysis

Postmark Date: 12/10/2008
Received Date: 12/22/2008
Shipment Date: 01/19/2009

~ 40 days from Postmarking to shipment and for a CTO

 

Congrats, i m really hoping i can get mine, the only reason why i got the SR so early was to take advantage of this rebate.

 

having received the loot - some preliminary observations.

love the bluetooth mouse. though not as many features as a logitech laser mx3200 , it is pretty neat to use a mouse without a RF receiver sticking out of the USB port of your notebook. plus the thing is responsive. the cursor covers more real estate per movement than it does with the MX laser.

the stick adapter is nice - its always great to have a second adapter lying around.

the docking station is the least used IMO. I wish I had a larger house with a home office on a regular table. having a crummy apartment, I dont see much use to it.

but hey, 350$ worth of free goodies - whos complaining?

 

I just got my Z and I'm not sure if I'm going to keep it. If I remove the UPC bar code on the bottom, is that going to interfere with my ability to return the unit if I decide to?
Also, they ask for an 'invoice' but I don't have one since I ordered it from SonyStyle and just put it on a credit card. I have a packing slip but thats it.
Any suggestions?

 

If you remove the UPC bar code, you'll not be able to return the laptop for a refund.

 

Thats what I thought. I've got some time b4 the promo expires so I'll wait until I'm sure I'm gonna keep it. Thanx.

 

I ordered my cto from sonystyle and just got it today. I am trying to fill out the promotion form but I dont know what address to put in. There was no invoice or any other type of paperwork included in the box.

What address should I put in?

Thanks,
S

 

leave it blank thats what i did

 

I got the student discount. Is that going to kill this deal for me?

 

No it wont. I got my CTO for almost half price with tons of discounts stacked on it. no issues with getting the stuff.

 

Well after resubmitting my rebate, i m approved, so in 8 weeks or so i m getting my stuff. So for those people that is still not sure what to send in, the upc is the giant sticker one the side of the box if you are a sr user

 

Where would i find the new form for this rebate? Thanks.

 

not sure if i can post links but, search rebate zone sony, and look under VAIO End User Mobility or Productivity Bundle Program. This offer ends on the 31st of march

 

https://www.rebate-zone.com/default.asp?PN=SY00122k7&DirectID=26417

 

Thanks Bob. Any idea what to fill out for my business information? (business name, etc)

 

i left that part blank, i think its optional

 

Does anyone happen to know whether a Z purchased from Best Buy would be eligible for this promotion?

Thanks in advance!

 

Got mine on Friday, too. I had a Z540EBB from SonyStyle, which at the beginning (October time frame when I bought my laptop) it was mentioned specifically in the terms and conditions that SonyStyle purchases are not eligible. However, Sony changed the TC later and I submitted my request on 12/26. They got the request on 12/29 and I got my stuff on 2/6. Very quick.

 

I think as long as it's not from eBay you are ok. You would want to check whether they have updated the list of eligible product to include the Z600 series, though, since it's rather new.

 

Just received the first of a pair of Productivity Bundles (second one is arriving tomorrow).

The docking station is nice and very well built.

The mouse is surprisingly comfy, works well and is very easy to setup.

The power adapter... well... I thought people were exaggerating about its size but yes.. indeed it is larger than the standard adapter, which cracks me up. But ah well, I needed a second adapter anyway and it was free, so no complaints.

 

congrats, how long was it from time of sending the rebate form to receiving the items for you?

 

Sent away for the goods today. Hope everything works out o.k. I'm stoked about getting another battery but I wish I could substitute the case for the mouse, oh well. Wish me luck.

 

I'd say it was about a month to a month and a half ago that I sent in my stuff?

 

hmm, then in the case, i guess the average is around 40 days then..awesome thanks

 

Is the rebate still going on?

 

Yup until March 31st

 

I got my stuff today (productivity) and everything is in retail packaging.. for those who were wondering if these would be bulk or not for resale packaging. Pretty excited !!!

 

I just ordered my SR390..i can only add mine to rebate zone only when i get invoice..what shall i enter for SONY dealer information??

I got it online...it doesnt specify anything online??

Please advise..

Is rebate zone website a reliable source??does it belong to SONY?

Sue

 

The sony dealer part you can leave it blank, i think its optional, cause i didnt put anything there, same for the business name and position.

I guess its pretty reliable since so many people received the rebate already

 

Oh thanks Garmin!! I will wait till my invoice comes and reply to this thread with some more questions ...

These forums are really helpful cos of ppl like u..

Thanks

 

I ordered my Sony Z from Sony Style and mailed my rebate application in early January. My productivity bundle arrived in the mail a few days ago. I'd say it took about a month for processing and delivery.

 

oh nice, it seems like many people like the productivity bundle more. Is the docking station really that useful?