topic Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free in PCs & Accessories

Download of "the way I am" album for free

constantine_jk — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 20:38:18 GMT

I have purchased a Sony VFG-APL1 and on the box there is a sticker saying that I can download the "the way I am" album of Ana Johnsson for free by registering my product. The terms & conditions mention that it is valid until 31st May.

I have completed the registration, but still I cannot figure out how to download it. I would appreciate if you could help me out!

Thanks in advance

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

seb21__ — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 20:49:31 GMT

we have april:smileyconfused:

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

constantine_jk — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 20:57:20 GMT

we have april:smileyconfused:

Am I missing something? Since it is valid until the end of May it shouldn't be a problem...:smileythinking:

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

seb21__ — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 21:06:31 GMT

Write a Mail to the Connect team. Maybe this helps?:smileyconfused:

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

constantine_jk — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 21:21:21 GMT

I emailed the Connect team and I will keep you posted....let's see the customer service now....

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

DiabloVaio — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 22:20:18 GMT

I emailed the Connect team and I will keep you posted....let's see the customer service now....

Well, erm, don't wanna dissappoint you, but don't expect anything more than your knowledge, from them.

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

Milo2201 — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:35:46 GMT

try a message in a bottle ...the chance is about the same..

><<<.:smileypeace: try the phone...it could be internet answered.. but it programmed out of support..:smileyhugs: maybe

stay safe...><<<<:>

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

g1skard — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 09:37:37 GMT

When you register it should give you a voucher code to use on the Connect web site

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

constantine_jk — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 16:44:31 GMT

When you register it should give you a voucher code to use on the Connect web site

I didn't get any code.....I got a reply from Connect support and they told me the following:

"You will need to register your device with Personal Audio Europe.

http://mysony.sony-europe.com/MySony/pae/index.jsp

More information on the promo you will find under the following URL that should have been indicated at point of sale:

UK: http://www.sony.co.uk/support/connectpromotion"

Well, this site is for registering Network walkman products and not Vaio. Also, the walkman promotion has finished by 28th Feb, but the Vaio one is valid until 31st May......

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

constantine_jk — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:12:49 GMT

I emailed again Connect and I got he following reply:

"After registration you should get an automatic email with your voucher code. It is possible that this promotion already ran out, unfortunately we don't have any information about it.
Please contact Sony UK (suk.generalCIC@eu.sony.com) for any further information."

......very nice. First the promise something and then noone knows anything about it!:smileymonkey:

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

constantine_jk — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 17:03:10 GMT

...and here is today's news:

I got an email from Vaio-link saying that it is not thier fault and this is more of a marketing issue. I should therefore contact Sony Style.

Fine, I phoned Sony Style and at the beginning the person I was speaking to did not know anything about Connect. After I explained him, I was told that this is Connect's fault as they did not honour the promotion.

Next step was to phone Vaio link and explain what is going on. After telling this story, I was told that my product is not registered with Vaio-link. I registered it and they escalate it. I had a look at their site, as in the past I couldn't find where to register it, and after a lot of searching I discovered that in the register area I can choose beween Vaio desktop & laptop. No option for Vaio pocket....

Why do I have to register my product with Vaio-link and Vaio club....couldn't I just register it once????

Why all this confusion, which has resulted me going from pillar to post???

I guess it is the same thing as with the case. In most online descriptions, there is no indication that it comes with a case. The Sony brochure however that I picked up from my local Sony Centre mentions that it does come with a case. When I went to Dixons, they said that it doesn't! I bought it from John Lewis, where the person I spoke to at the beginning said that it comes with a case. Afterwards, when I finally decided to buy it, the person that helped me out was not aware of it.....:smileyliar:

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

constantine_jk — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 17:24:04 GMT

ohh and of course considering the costs of all the phonecalls and time spent, it would be cheaper to buy the album......

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

kee-lo_ — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 18:32:40 GMT

Hi,

This promo has been going for a long time, people were downloading it when the VP came out last year, so I have a feeling SonyStyle ended it.

You're not missing much, she's not very good, she's no Avril Lavigne!

I would contact Connect and ask them why you can't have it though, very unfair that they didn't clearly state it was over.

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

constantine_jk — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 18:38:21 GMT

Hi,

This promo has been going for a long time, people were downloading it when the VP came out last year, so I have a feeling SonyStyle ended it.

You're not missing much, she's not very good, she's no Avril Lavigne!

I would contact Connect and ask them why you can't have it though, very unfair that they didn't clearly state it was over.

Thanks for the reply. Well, the terms & conditions state that this promotion is valid until the end of May. Therefore, I am entitled to it. I agree that she is not the best artist and I don't care. It is a matter that I want what I am entitled to it.

I guess it is also a good test for finding out what the Sony & Connect support is like. Connect directs me to Vaio-link, the Vaio-link to Sony Style, then Sony Style to Connect.....etc.

Great, but why so many interfaces with lack of communication between each other?

Now, I received an email fom Connect that the code should be under My Profile in the club-vaio site. It is NOT.

At least I was lucky to get the case, which is not included in the box and not evry store is aware of.....

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

kee-lo_ — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 19:03:56 GMT

I know it's a disgrace.
I remember a few posts about this album ages ago, and the search is really rubbish so I can't find them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

seb21__ — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 19:09:48 GMT

and the search is really rubbish

yep, I miss some advanced features.

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

kee-lo_ — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 19:13:52 GMT

All the results came up in German for me before Seb LOL

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

seb21__ — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 19:16:21 GMT

LOL, but the threads are in english. But I think more search options would be useful.

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

kee-lo_ — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 19:17:58 GMT

True

Re: Download of "the way I am" album for free

MadarbWoT — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 20:14:01 GMT

at last just give up with the case!
sony is stupid enough to have all these different sections and services so that you can t do anything right;dont justify them by spending so much time,money and effort on them!

i know you just want what it is entitled to you vut in the long run its not worth it![no offense]

my opinion only.