Free Netbook from Virgin? - Page 3

dilli-theclaw · 15-07-2009, 18:24

Ah well... If they change can you let me know please

**Mick** · 15-07-2009, 18:49

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

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Peter_ · 15-07-2009, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Mick

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

I'm suprised they didn't spec one with an internal 3g card

Peter_ · 16-07-2009, 06:35

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

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 Â£50 fee mentioned to sign up.

Pushkar · 16-07-2009, 07:26

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

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Originally Posted by Moldova

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 Â£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.

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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.

16-07-2009, 08:28

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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?

whats on the screen could just be a photoshop

cnewton2k · 16-07-2009, 08:41

Just tried to order but they didnt have the details for exsisting customers!!

Mr_Grinch · 16-07-2009, 09:14

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

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

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!!

16-07-2009, 10:12

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

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

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

so to clarify you can only have the netbook if you take up a mobile broadband dongle contract?

16-07-2009, 10:20

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Originally Posted by nick_f

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