Bought CR353 in JB, without items 6, 7, 8, and 9. Got a Vztec 3-fan cooling pad instead.
Not sure what other freebies given on cash terms (only saw pen drive, headphone given out), mine was on 12-mth interest-free credit terms (foreign bank), think using a local-bank-issued credit card entitled one to one or two more freebies.

Requested to have 1+1GB RAM changed to a single 2GB, having a mind to buy another 2GB for the remaining slot later on.

When presenting my SonyStyle card I was told by the dealer it can't be used. Checked out Sony Style outside PC Fair on the same day, a similar deal on offer but with fewer freebies and they can't change the 1+1GB RAM to a single 2GB. Also, buying at PC Fair made me forego RM80's worth of card points.

Bought Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 as well.

Questions:
1. For MS Office 2007's 'valid for 3 PCs', it doesn't mean that user can run and install the CD for a maximum of 3 times right?
On the packet there's this Activation Restrictions stating that Distribution and required product activation must occur in Malaysia. What does it mean? Can I use it in other countries?

2. The CR353 has a Norton Internet Security 2008 installer. Can the Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 run concurrently with Norton's or should I just not run (or uninstall) the Norton?

3. The WD 160GB external HDD is of no use to me (have plenty of them), I intend to sell it off but wonder about the warranty issue. The receipt I got from the dealer doesn't even have this item clearly stated. The invoice looks pretty much unofficial, the sales staff just scribbled it down almost illegibly. So is proof of purchase required for warranty claim?

4. There's no warranty for VAIO mouse right? (intended for sale) I ask because all my other mice--logitech, microsoft, philips--come with at least 1-2 years' warranty.

This post has been edited by p_los7: Aug 4 2008, 03:44 PM

Thanks so much for shedding light on my queries. In regard to:
Q1-- the screen shot of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 imprinted on the PC Fair flyer I got doesn't have the small print "Licensed for Noncommercial Use" and "Activation Restrictions--Distribution and required product activation must occur in Malaysia". And it's remarked "Free", "RM 499 (worth)" to tout potential buyers. Okay, I saw the same Home and Student 2007 pack (without the small print) retailing at SGD 249 in Singapore. The thing is, the free packet given to any buyer of CR353 has the small print right? (or yours doesn't have?). "Licensed for Noncommercial Use" fair enough, but "Activation Restrictions"? If this is the case as elaborated by davidmak, how can it be still worth RM 499? (it is almost worthless to one who purchased this and left Malaysia immediately afterwards.) Misleading advert?

Q2-- I wonder why the retailer didn't showcase this if buyers are indeed given a 1-year licence to use. Looks more likely a shareware programme? Since the day of purchase I haven't really had the time to get my hands on the NB so I don't know how it'll work out yet.

Q3-- You reminded me to remove the 'Not for resale' sticker before I put it up for grabs

Q4-- Opened the pack and found an operating instructions manual only.
A pertinent question: normally for freebies (say given at PC Fair in this case the mouse/external HDD, or received at company's dinner dance, lucky draw etc), particularly electrical goods/appliances, how do you make a warranty claim on it later on without proof of purchase? The warranty card normally stipulates that proof of purchase is required for the claim right?

This post has been edited by p_los7: Aug 4 2008, 11:45 PM