$50 bucks to get a crap-free computer from Sony

[evilfantasy]

Sony launches a new option, which will give you a $50 discount on your purchase if you choose to crapify it. On Engaget, here.

In other words, they’re charging $50 to not crapify your computer.

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[Aegis]

As an editorial from the dot-com boom, suggested:  our role as customers, is not to expect good service or products.  Our role is to provide revenue.

[patio]

The saddest part of this is how many people will say Yes.

[homer]

apparently sony saw the err in their ways and vetoed the charge.

[Computer Hope Admin]

apparently sony saw the err in their ways and vetoed the charge.

Link to this story:

http://www.p2pnet.net/story/15365

[patio]

So now the machines will just all be crapified and no option ? ?

Sounds about right.

Since they're DRM stunt i refuse to purchase anything related to that co. whatsoever...

[Deerpark]

So now the machines will just all be crapified and no option ? ?

According to wired the "Fresh Start" option will still be offered free of charge but only for people who opt for the 100$ upgrade to Vista Business.
http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/03/sony-pay-an-ext.html

But it should also be noted that "Fresh Start" is only available from Sony Japan and only on select models.
How can such a huge company be so out of touch with the real world?
...
On second thought I think I just answered my own question.

[patio]

That you did.....

[evilfantasy]

And more so how can they let a $50 profit determine how they sell a 12-1500 dollar computer?

When I was in retail we were trained to give up $50 worth of gift cards or whatever we (within company policy) could to secure a $1500 sale. It is sort of baffling.

Which would you rather have, a $50 or $1000 sale?

[patio]

Or what if you walked in and asked "hey i'll just take the crapifier stuff for Free "
I'm not gonna buy anything though...