Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 

Thanks for clarifying that point Mol. I'm on L BB but I may do a few sums and see if going up to BB XL for a couple of years is cheaper than buying a Netbook outright. I take it I would need to stay on BB XL for the full 24 months?

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 

Its a 24 month contract for the laptop deal and you must complete the contract term.

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 

Only the XL package, shame. Can't afford the XL, hell I can barely afford what Im on, and I do need a new portable computer, my thinkpad is on its last legs.

Oh well. For those who can afford the XL package, it does seem a reasonable deal (not a great deal tho).

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 

I will be signing up tomorrow :)

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 

Though there is a one of fee of £50<?> if you don't take the dongle

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 

So it aint a free netbook then!!

And dont be telling me that is to cover postage!!!

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 

The offer is a free netbook when you take Triple XL or above + mobile broadband!

Don't take mobile broadband then you don't get netbook free

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 

is the £5 mobile broadband adequate?

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 

If not, then I assume you can always opt for the £15 3Gbyte one

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 

What about if you're already on VIP, would adding mobile broadband get you the free netbook?

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 

The press release does say

So it'll probably be a case of existing customers will have to take a new 24 month contract with them

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 

As far as I know thats correct - and you would NOT be able downgrade during the 24 months, you have to stay on the bundle you are on

So you have to be REALLY sure you would afford the VIP + dongle for another two years

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 

I have to admit, these deals (and I am talking about all these free netbook/notebook/console deals) *are* good value if you have a use (and are happy to pay) for 24 months of broadband.

They aren't such a good deal if you are just looking for the device. After all, you can get a decent netbook for around £200-£250. Consoles and low end laptops are around the same. 24 months of broadband comes to around £840.

I am not knocking the deal. I'm sort of looking for a netbook, and if I could justify the move back to Virgin (I am happy with Be, and they are a *lot* cheaper), I would consider this.

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 

I wodner if any of these selected great value bundled packages will be available for adsl people.

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 

It's a cable only offer at present :(