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    Sony SA - Microsoft Store Deal

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by maven1975, Jul 6, 2011.

  1. maven1975

    maven1975 Notebook Evangelist

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    I had zero interest in the SA, but waiting for the Z is killing me. I went down to my local Microsoft store and was surprised to see the SA with the sheet battery for $1299. They were also offering 10% off the laptop and a free Xbox.

    So out the door with the SA, Xbox and a two year accidental damage warranty was just a little bit over $1400 after tax. If you dont.want the warranty, take $199 off that final total.

    Argh.. the frickin screen tho! Its not bad at all dead on, but forget about off center.

    Just a friendly heads up.
     
    maven1975, Jul 6, 2011
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  2. Stradevarius

    Stradevarius Notebook Consultant

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    Does anyone think it would be possible to go into this store with my receipt and pick up a free xbox? I bought my SA during the promotion.

    Stradevarius
     
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  3. maven1975

    maven1975 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes you can as long as you bought it from thier store.
     
    maven1975, Jul 6, 2011
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  4. beaups

    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    And bring your student ID.
     
    beaups, Jul 6, 2011
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  5. maven1975

    maven1975 Notebook Evangelist

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    They didint even ask. Its not like an Apple store. They just want to.hit numbers for the day. To be honest, I find the MS Store way more accomodating and willing to go the extra mile over any Apple store I have shoped at. And thats alot! :)
     
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  6. Stradevarius

    Stradevarius Notebook Consultant

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    Have a student ID, but I bought my SA from the Sony's USA website. Still eligible?

    Stradevarius
     
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  7. maven1975

    maven1975 Notebook Evangelist

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    Not for instore pickup.
     
    maven1975, Jul 6, 2011
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  8. TSE

    TSE Notebook Deity

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    The SA isn't on the Microsoft website?

    What are the exact specs you get? And do they have multiple colors?
     
    TSE, Jul 6, 2011
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  9. maven1975

    maven1975 Notebook Evangelist

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    Its the base Black 2.3 with slice battery and 4gb 500gb. Possibly instore only ATM. Im going to return it though. Maybe I will put it up in the marketplace or ebay.

    Performance is great, but I am a screen snob.

    Only black stocked in store.
     
    maven1975, Jul 7, 2011
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  10. travfar

    travfar Notebook Evangelist

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    Wait until you have a problem with the machine. They are great while you buy, but they are definitely not the Genius Bar after you buy. And I hate Apple.
     
    travfar, Jul 7, 2011
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  11. jdimitri

    jdimitri Newbie

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    Wow... If anyone wants the xbox and is willing to help me get one to Australia I'll definitely want in on this deal... Pretty please? :D

    Someone trusted would be fantastic, I'm new here but have lots of feedback around the internet
     
    jdimitri, Jul 7, 2011
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  12. KevanB

    KevanB Notebook Enthusiast

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    What Microsoft Store location did you get this at? The only one near me is the Oakbrook, IL locaiton, hopefully they have one or can order it. This is a really good deal!

    And, is the accidental damage warranty through Sony or the Microsoft Store?

    Thanks!
     
    KevanB, Jul 12, 2011
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  13. KevanB

    KevanB Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just ordered the Sony SA, came with the sheet battery, for $1300. Also got the $200 accidental damage 2 year warranty, it's through the Microsoft Store for reference, and that includes a copy of "student" office (word, PP, excel, one note).

    I called in the order and they shipped it out no problem. Shipping was $35 2-day.

    Glad I saw this deal, this worked out perfectly!
     
    KevanB, Jul 12, 2011
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  14. porks

    porks Notebook Enthusiast

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    I tried for the XBox after ordering from Sony. Unfortunately they told me that it was an in store deal only.
     
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  15. maven1975

    maven1975 Notebook Evangelist

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    Sorry for not checking in. It was the MS store in Scottsdale AZ.
     
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  16. Achusaysblessyou

    Achusaysblessyou eecs geek ftw :D

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    Of course, only MS, BestBuy, Amazon, HP and Dell are participating in the free Xbox thingy... Sad because my girl just got a Vaio a few weeks ago, but wth, i'd give up an Xbox for Vaio quality any day :p
     
    Achusaysblessyou, Jul 12, 2011
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  17. porks

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    Oh I don't really care. I was just stopping by the mall anyway and thought I'd give it a shot.
     
    porks, Jul 13, 2011
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  18. willysp

    willysp Notebook Consultant

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    Congrats! A good deal. I love my SA25gx. The sheet battery is just awesome - with it the SA is about as heavy and thick as an average laptop and it will last forever with Radeon video turned off.
     
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  19. KevanB

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    Thanks! I think I will be happy with it, it should arrive today or tomorrow, can't wait to start tinkering with it.

    One thing to note for the free x-box deal: I had a code sent to me via email that I provided to the sales rep on the phone, but he still needed a student ID number for confirmation. He may have accepted just the code, but I provided the ID as well to be safe.
     
    KevanB, Jul 13, 2011
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