Various ways do technology vendors to strengthen its product sales. Microsoft, known as the world's largest software maker also lure students in several countries with the temptation of a free Xbox game console, when buying a Windows PC.
Microsoft said every student who buys a Windows PC at USD 699, is entitled to the Xbox 360 4GB free. It applies to buyers online at the website of Dell, HP or Microsoft. Retail buyer can get it via Best Buy or a Microsoft shop.
To distinguish the buyers are students or not, Microsoft requires an email. edu. If you do not have an email address, students can demonstrate their credentials as a student.
At first glance, the offer was tempting. Because the price of Xbox 360 gaming console itself is still in the 4GB range of USD 200. Only tampaknnya not all students are willing to make up a computer for USD 699 just for the Xbox.
Unfortunately, this offer does not apply in the whole world but only in a handful of countries. Quoted from Cnet, on Monday (5/23/2011), bonus bids accepted in the United States Xbox began May 22, then went to Canada and France.
Microsoft rivals that compete with Apple reportedly soon a similar promotion. For students who make up a Mac, provided an iPod Touch for free. Promos Apple may soon begin, but the region is also limited in the United States. Such promotions are usually done before Apple.
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