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    Free upgrade to Vista from Sony...possible :)

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Aero, Nov 7, 2006.

  1. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    http://www.learningcenter.sony.us/assets/itpd/promos/vaio_vista/index.html

    Found this link through the Microsoft Vista newsletters. These models are eligible for upgrade, if purchased after October 26th 2006:

    VGN-AR100
    VGN-FS8000
    VGN-SZ300

    VGN-AR200
    VGN-FS900
    VGN-TX700

    VGN-BX600
    VGC-LS1
    VGN-TX800

    VGN-C100
    VGN-N100
    VGN-TXN10

    VGN-FE600
    VGC-RB60
    VGN-UX280

    VGN-FE700
    VGC-RC200
    VGN-UX180

    VGN-FE500
    VGC-RC300
    VGX-VA10

    VGN-FJ200
    VGN-S600
    VGX-XL1

    VGN-FJ300
    VGN-SZ100
    VGX-XL2

    VGN-FS800
    VGN-SZ200

    Upgrades:

    Current OS Upgrade Option
    Cost

    Windows® XP MCE
    Windows Vista™ Home Premium
    Free

    Windows® XP Professional
    Windows Vista™ Business
    Free

    Windows® XP Home Edition
    Windows Vista™ Home Basic
    $45

    Windows® XP Home Edition
    Windows Vista™ Home Premium
    $75

    --- So my 7 month old SZ120 is not going to get a free upgrade to Vista Business. Even still Ill be calling the Store to confirm this, Im going to complain my ass off, break the laptop and get a new one.. a free upgrade would be great. Will keep you guys updated.

    Good news for some Vaio users :)
     
    Aero, Nov 7, 2006
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  2. SPEEDwithJJ

    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    Quoted from the link you provide:

    "The Windows Vista™ Express Upgrade program lets you upgrade a Sony® VAIO® Windows® XP unit purchased on or after October 26th 2006 to a corresponding version of the new Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system for a very low price – in some cases even free!"
     
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  3. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    I know my post said that...but still it would be a good try to complain and get it for free anyways.
     
    Aero, Nov 7, 2006
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    idex Notebook Geek

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  5. Ch28Kid

    Ch28Kid Notebook Deity

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    SZ120 works because I remember on the list I had something like

    SZ1xx
    SZ2xx
    SZ3xx

    Just not free thats all.
     
    Ch28Kid, Nov 7, 2006
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