For a limited time, you can you can trade in your qualifying notebook and receive at least $400 Cash Back when you purchase a VAIO BX, SZ, TX or UX Series business notebook or trade in a Sony PC and receive a minimum $600 trade. Valid for purchases between September 1, 2006 and November 30, 2006.
Trade-in Cash Back Offer Ends A working Sony notebook $600.00 November 30, 2006 Any other working notebook $400.00 November 30, 2006
A better deal now if you have a non-Dell laptop. $100 more than the previous rebate. And now $600 trade-up for SONY laptops.
SONY VGN-BX546BW Intel Pentium M 740 1.73GHz 512MB DDR2 @533MHz (1 DIMM) 80GB Serial ATA 5400RPM 8x DVD+/- Drive 14.1" SXGA 1024x768 EBRITE-ECO Display 10/100 Ethernet, Intel 2200 802.11b/g Wireless, 56K Modem, Bluetooth 2.0 ATI Mobility Radeon X700 256MB Hypermemory 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery Ports: 3 USB 2.0, VGA, 1394 FireWire, Memory Stick Media Slot, SD Media Slot Windows XP Pro SP2 1 Year Depot Warranty Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, Built-In Camera, Sony Ericsson Akono Headset (HBH-608) BlueTooth Headset
Order #: MOB01616 $1249
And it looks like they aren't selling the spare battery anymore. It's not on their site anymore.
Not enought time for me to edit the whole original post, but click the above link for details on the models they have available and read the whole post. Some good reading.
I just got home from checking out what deals the computer store at my college (University at Buffalo) have. They are running a promotion on the Sony BX540 series laptop. You can get a Sony VGN-BX540 B03 laptop for $249 after you trade in your working Dell laptop.
This ended up being a sweet deal since I have a 5 year old Dell Inspiron 4000 that was reaching the end of its usability.
To Order, print and mail Order Form, or call (716) 645-3554 Shipping will be based on quantity and location. No Sales Tax outside New York State.
Overall, I do like this laptop. I have never owned a SONY before and thought I would try it out. It's quick, light, and the screen quality is great. And I couldn't beat the price. Now to just get my $500 back from SONY
A friend of mine bought one also and is planning on getting a used Dell of eBay to use for the rebate. Good idea for those that don't have an old laptop to trade in.
Added info If you have a question regarding the trade up program, contact the Sony program. My friend had an ancient Dell with a Pentium 233 and it wasn't on the list. He emailed them with questions of what he would have to send in and they gave him approval in the email.
SONY seems to be lenient regarding what they want you to send them for the rebate. From what I have heard, they really only want the working laptop, ac adapter and battery, and some form of COA.
Contact them with any questions. They replied to my friend very quickly actually. And then send a copy of the email with your trade-up.
Anyone is able to buy this. It is not just limited to UB
UBmicro said that shipping per system will be $20 per system in Continental US.
UPDATE - 8/31/06 Sony Trade-Up Program extended
I just checked Sony's trade up site and they extended it to September 30, 2006. http://sony.tradeups.com/LandingPage.aspx?PromotionID=25
Trade-in Cash Back Offer Ends A working Dell notebook $500.00 September 30, 2006 Any other working notebook $300.00 September 30, 2006
Sony has a battery recall notification page Sony Support
For those of you who bought a VGN-BX560B05, there is now a $15 pricegrabber rebate on it. Just a little bonus to make the deal sweeter... Pricegrabber link...
Direct from the promo customer service people (sonycustomerservice@marketvelocity.com): You do not have to include the manuals, software, and accessories when sending the trade in product. As long as the notebook works, you will receive the rebate.
Sony laptops eligible for both the Windows Vista Express Upgrade program and Sony Trade Up & Go Pro 3 VGN-BX600 VGN-SZ100 VGN-SZ200 VGN-SZ300 VGN-TX700 VGN-TX800 VGN-TXN10 VGN-UX280 VGN-UX180
Message edited by: UselessDrivel on 2006-11-12 11:54:15 CST
I bought it. It is a clearance item. The seal was broken on the box but the contents were sealed in original packaging. Sony said it was not a refurb. Market Velocity okayed the purchase receipt, I am just waiting for them to checkout my old Dell system.
TrixSlice said:Will Sony still send the $500 check for a Refurb bought from Buy.com?
My friend asked Sony a few questions about the one he bought from eBay. They answered pretty quickly and he was going to send a copy of the email with the laptop to ensure that they accept his trade.
I'm not sure on the questions he asked, but basically it has to be able to boot into Windows on battery power, have the ac adapter, and certificate of authenticity. I kept everything for my Inspiron 4000, so I don't ahve any issues for the rebate.
My friends laptop was a Pentium 233 with 32mb ram. It wasn't on the list, so he emailed the Sony trade up program and they gave him approval to send it in via email.
"Each Trade-in notebook computer that uses a Microsoft® Windows® operating system must be returned with all appropriate manuals, power cords, batteries, and with a valid Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity for the Windows operating system installed on the notebook. If any of these items are missing when received by Market Velocity, Sony shall have the right to refuse to pay the rebate amount"
if you have a computer that's like...6-7 years old...how would you even have all those manuals and stuff like that with you?? most likely you already threw everything away... just a thought......
As has been said, getting a laptop on eBay can be risky. This has to boot into windows and it needs a coa for the windows installed. I is much easier if you have an old clunker laying around.
dircom said:IS this just for Buffalo University? can anyone do this deal?
thanks
It says no academic restrictions, so that should mean anyone. They did this the past few years with IBM ThinkPads that they were selling. They seem to have a deal like this every year at this time, so I figured I would stop in and check with them.
andylauiii said:From the sony trade-in website......
"Each Trade-in notebook computer that uses a Microsoft® Windows® operating system must be returned with all appropriate manuals, power cords, batteries, and with a valid Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity for the Windows operating system installed on the notebook. If any of these items are missing when received by Market Velocity, Sony shall have the right to refuse to pay the rebate amount"
if you have a computer that's like...6-7 years old...how would you even have all those manuals and stuff like that with you?? most likely you already threw everything away... just a thought......
if you have a Microsoft operating system, please erase the operating system software from your device. Please use the following link for instructions on how to remove your Microsoft operating system: http://www.pcinspector.de/emaxx/uk/welcome.htm.
Disclaimer: By providing links to other sites, FatWallet.com does not guarantee, approve or endorse the information or products available at these sites, nor does a link indicate any association with or endorsement by the linked site to FatWallet.com.
