I received an email this morning from Raphael Salgado from SonyStyle detailing a sweet deal from Staples for the Sony UX180P.  The UX180P is the Sony with the integrated EDGE from Cingular.  Here’s what Raphael had to say about the Staples deal:

Staples is selling the Sony UX180P for $1599 after $200 in instant savings (no rebates!)  That’s a few dollars better than my Sony employee discount on these bad boys!

http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?prodCatType=1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=151512&cmArea=SEARCH

Offer expires August 5, 2006.

Of course, Staples’ warranties are a little more expensive, so I suggest people get their Sony notebooks protected directly through the Sony…

Sony Extended Services Plans with Accidental Damage from Handling Protection (ADH):

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/EW_ViewExtendedWarranty-Detail?CategoryName=Notebooks

• $199 for 2 years, $299 for 3 years, $399 for 3 years
• Onsite service
• Accidental Damage from Handling Protection covers screen damage, liquid spills, and everything in between
• 24/7/365 access to service representatives
• Genuine Sony product and backing
• Available for any Sony item purchased in the last 60 days
• Cost reimbursement if product is discontinued, otherwise new replacement issued (not refurbished)

Tax-free purchase if you are a church or similar organization…

Thanks for the tip, Raphael!

-jk