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dilli-theclaw 15-07-2009 18:24

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 
Ah well... If they change can you let me know please :) :tu:

Mick 15-07-2009 18:49

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 
Virgin Media have issued us a quick view of the Netbook... Here you are:

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Peter_ 15-07-2009 18:50

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick (Post 34834394)
Virgin Media have issued us a quick view of the Netbook... Here you are:

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Also available in Red but be quick as the stocks are limited for that colour.

BenMcr 15-07-2009 18:54

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 
I'm suprised they didn't spec one with an internal 3g card

Peter_ 16-07-2009 06:35

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 34834151)
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

It does not say that you have to get the wireless anywhere package, so all new premium customers can have the netbook without the extra expense of getting a mobile dongle and also where is the £50 fee mentioned to sign up.

Pushkar 16-07-2009 07:26

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 
What OS is the netbook running, I thought it was pre-installed with Windows, but the picture shows a OS X type of system - custom linux version?

Also, does this mean they will start supporting Linux?

Stephen 16-07-2009 07:30

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Moldova (Post 34834634)
It does not say that you have to get the wireless anywhere package, so all new premium customers can have the netbook without the extra expense of getting a mobile dongle and also where is the £50 fee mentioned to sign up.

I have seen a couple of photos and the dongle is plugged in to the netbook, so you will get the dongle as part of the package.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaiLZ
What OS is the netbook running, I thought it was pre-installed with Windows, but the picture shows a OS X type of system - custom linux version?

Also, does this mean they will start supporting Linux?

The spec sheet says its Windows XP, I think that photo is just using a mocked up screen, as it looks like the screen grab was taken from OS X.

zing_deleted 16-07-2009 08:28

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by TaiLZ (Post 34834649)
What OS is the netbook running, I thought it was pre-installed with Windows, but the picture shows a OS X type of system - custom linux version?

Also, does this mean they will start supporting Linux?

whats on the screen could just be a photoshop

cnewton2k 16-07-2009 08:41

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 
Just tried to order but they didnt have the details for exsisting customers!!

Mr_Grinch 16-07-2009 09:14

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 
I'm an existing customer who's JUST started on a 12month 50mb contract (Previously 20mb).

Anyway know if there's a way for me to wrangle one of these by offering to extend my contract to 24 months?

BenMcr 16-07-2009 09:23

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 
It should be possible

Saying that the list of bundles on the netbook page don't match what we got told - as they said it was ONLY the Triple XL + dongle that qualified for it

Nor do they match the T&Cs at the bottom which say:

You must continue to subscribe to at least the following combination and level of services for your minimum contract term: Cable: XL TV; XL Broadband; XL Phone, Virgin Phone line; and 3GB Mobile Broadband. National: XL Broadband; XL Phone; Virgin Phone line; 3GB Mobile Broadband

cnewton2k 16-07-2009 09:43

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 
Well i am on XXL Broadband, M TV and M Phone, they are saying that i have to go XL on TV and Phone to get it!

Shame the website says something different!!

zing_deleted 16-07-2009 10:12

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 34834702)
It should be possible

Saying that the list of bundles on the netbook page don't match what we got told - as they said it was ONLY the Triple XL + dongle that qualified for it

Nor do they match the T&Cs at the bottom which say:

You must continue to subscribe to at least the following combination and level of services for your minimum contract term: Cable: XL TV; XL Broadband; XL Phone, Virgin Phone line; and 3GB Mobile Broadband. National: XL Broadband; XL Phone; Virgin Phone line; 3GB Mobile Broadband

Ok I may back down on what I said now lol

I am starting a new package Sunday XXL BB M TV and M phone if I was to add the dongle 1gig is a fiver a month isnt it? would I be eligable for the netbook? I dont mind paying a fiver a month for one even though I dont want it :D

As you say though it does appear that there is a cock up between the fancy web page offerings and the terms and conditions I would be surprised to be able to get the netbook on a low end package

nick_f 16-07-2009 10:17

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 
so to clarify you can only have the netbook if you take up a mobile broadband dongle contract?

zing_deleted 16-07-2009 10:20

Re: Free Netbook from Virgin?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by nick_f (Post 34834732)
so to clarify you can only have the netbook if you take up a mobile broadband dongle contract?


as it stands at this point in time what you need to subscribe to to get the netbook is as clear as mud :)


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