I received an email this morning from Raphael Salgado from SonyStyle detailing a sweet deal from Staples for the Sony UX180P. The UX180P is the Sony with the integrated EDGE from Cingular. Here’s what Raphael had to say about the Staples deal:
Staples is selling the Sony UX180P for $1599 after $200 in instant savings (no rebates!) That’s a few dollars better than my Sony employee discount on these bad boys!
Offer expires August 5, 2006.
Of course, Staples’ warranties are a little more expensive, so I suggest people get their Sony notebooks protected directly through the Sony…
Sony Extended Services Plans with Accidental Damage from Handling Protection (ADH):
- $199 for 2 years, $299 for 3 years, $399 for 3 years
- Onsite service
- Accidental Damage from Handling Protection covers screen damage, liquid spills, and everything in between
- 24/7/365 access to service representatives
- Genuine Sony product and backing
- Available for any Sony item purchased in the last 60 days
- Cost reimbursement if product is discontinued, otherwise new replacement issued (not refurbished)
Tax-free purchase if you are a church or similar organization… 
Thanks for the tip, Raphael!
-jk
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