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    Sony is giving away 100 free song downloads with purchase of any VAIO computer

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by SPEEDwithJJ, Jul 8, 2009.

  1. SPEEDwithJJ

    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    SPEEDwithJJ, Jul 8, 2009
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    Or... I can just download the songs for free anyways. ;)

    I'd rather a $100 discount!
     
    teknic, Jul 8, 2009
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    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    Legally? :confused: If yes, I'll like to know from where. Being a bit broke currently, I sure can do with a few free legal song downloads. :)
     
    SPEEDwithJJ, Jul 8, 2009
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  4. teknic

    teknic Notebook Geek

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    As far as I know, it's still legal to download songs in Canada, but not to share songs. A stupid loophole, but it has served me well.
     
    teknic, Jul 8, 2009
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  5. matixryder

    matixryder Notebook Consultant

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    no it's not free it's 92 dollars included in price and u can't drop it even if u don want it here is the proof:
    Model Number: SMPGC100
    100 Songs Sony MusicPass Card
    1
    $92.13
    Items:
    1
    Order Status:
    SHIPPED
    Shipping Method:
    Standard
    Shipped Date:
    07/07/2009 Fedex 084857136081470
    and here is my machine's price: $1,077.86
    total price:
    Subtotal: $1,269.99
    Promotional Discount: -$100.00
    Tax: $124.22
    Shipping: INCLUDED
    Total: $1,294.21 it's not free at all.
     
    matixryder, Jul 8, 2009
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    It says "Promotional Discount: -$100.00" right there... That's the music card
     
    laptopkid, Jul 9, 2009
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  7. Petrovic

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    Music services like these are useless, for me it's either CDs or .flac/320 mp3 or BUST~
     
    Petrovic, Jul 9, 2009
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    But I think back to school program suppose to discount 100 usd on fw series it's not a music card.
     
    matixryder, Jul 9, 2009
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    So technically it's a free music card and $7.87 off the purchase.
     
    markhedder, Jul 9, 2009
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    That's mail in rebate.

    edit not sure if I was clear or not, the Vaio FW back to school promotion is a mail-in-rebate, not instant. The Sony card is an instant promotional discount.
     
    markhedder, Jul 9, 2009
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  11. SPEEDwithJJ

    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    That's weird then. Maybe a system glitch or something.

    For fun, I just configured a Vaio Z790 in my educational account & the following is what I get:

    Note: That $154 program savings are already calculated in the overall price. You'll notice that each component pricing are different when you log into an educational account & regular account. Therefore, it is obvious that the $100 deduction is for that MusicPass card. Of course I am unable to really prove this. You don't expect me to check out this shopping cart, do you? :)
     
    SPEEDwithJJ, Jul 9, 2009
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    matixryder Notebook Consultant

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    Ah stupid me i used the regular account :((
     
    matixryder, Jul 9, 2009
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    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    Did you just ordered your Vaio notebook? If yes, call up Sony first thing in the morning & get them to adjust your order or something. They should be able to cancel your existing order & place a new one under your educational account. Good luck. :)
     
    SPEEDwithJJ, Jul 9, 2009
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    No i on want wait for few more days it's just 100 usd only so let it go :)
     
    matixryder, Jul 9, 2009
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    You can probably just call them anyway and explain to them you processed the order with the wrong account, that you have a student account, and they'll probably credit your bill/credit card.
     
    markhedder, Jul 9, 2009
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    Thank you for advice i will do so +rep :)
    crap can't add more rep in next 24 hours :)
     
    matixryder, Jul 9, 2009
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    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    The advice given by markhedder was what I was trying to suggest. :) Anyway, matixryder, good luck to you. :)
     
    SPEEDwithJJ, Jul 9, 2009
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  18. arth1

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    I'd gladly pay $100 extra to not get intrusive DRM installed on my system.

    An anology is in order:
    What if I gave you $100 worth of FREE fuel? All you need to do is accept that I modify your car so it will analyse the fuel each time you start it, phone us up with the details, and block the fuel if it isn't from our gas stations.
    Would you jump on such a "deal"?
     
    arth1, Jul 9, 2009
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  19. Petrovic

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    If it was a years worth of free fuel, then yes I would. I would even drive the extra 20 miles to go to that gas station just for the free fuel.

    The bottom line it is free!
     
    Petrovic, Jul 9, 2009
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    Hey guys if u know anyone want trade 100 music download with a steam account with team fortress 2 and counter strike: source inside contact me k :D
     
    matixryder, Jul 9, 2009
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