gettin the UX-50, Good price?

[mastershake]

I am getting the UX-50. I am so happy i can;t show it over this thread !!!!
:) The only store by me that sells it is officemax but it is $699!?!?!?!? http://www.officemax.com/max/solutions/product/prodBlock.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&expansionOID=-536906027&prodBlockOID=537143556 I mean i don't swear that much but what the %#@$!?!??!?! I really want to get the UX-50 but i want to wait and find the best price. I would like to go to an actual store to buy it, i am still a little nervous about buying online, but if it is over the phone, its ok. I might sound kind of picky but i really want one, just nor for $699! Will guys please help me find a decently priced UX-50?

Thanks,
Andrew

[TylerDurden]

saw one at compusa (phoenix, arizona) today on sale for $550. I got mine barely used on ebay for $350 shipped! :D

[mutantblack]

Got mine from ebay too but i paid $445.00. Which is not bad at all. it looks just like new and work like new. You will have a hard time to find ux50 in the store since it is a discontinue item.

[mastershake]

I understnad that ebay is best, but i am looking for online sites that have it and you can order by phone, anybody know any? If not i would like to know the best prices you found for the UX-50 and keep on updating. I really want to find good prices, and i've tried. buy.com , pricegrabber, etc. but can;t find one. Please help me.

Thanks
~Andrew

[zackepceo]

http://www.compu-america.com/ProdDisplay.asp?CatID=5&ProdID=7986&ExportID=3
http://www.lacc.com/product.asp?pf_id=PEGUX50-R

[timbdotus]

I got mine refurbished from Best Options Direct for $430 + Shipping.
They were very prompt and easy to deal with. They shipped the next day. I highly recommend them over Comp-U-Plus.

I did a lot of looking, and 90% of the units for sale on web stores are refurbished units... But from the way I understand it, Sony got a lot of store returns on these because they were so complicated. (read: People are stupid and can't RTFM.)

http://www.bestoptionsdirect.com/asp/product.asp?recorprod=&product=36893&cat=&ph=&keywords=ux50&recor=1&SearchFor=any&PT_ID=all

-Timothy

[timbdotus]

Note: I mean, they are Sony boxed refurbished Clie's, with the OEM seal still intact.

[mastershake]

Its only $415.00 over at compu-america.com, http://www.compu-america.com/ProdDisplay.asp?CatID=5&ProdID=7986&ExportID=15 . Not bad at all. Has anyone bought anything from compuplus? Can i trust them? And also, is a refurbished unit ok or is there a chance of it having scratches and stuff?

Thanks
~Andrew

[mutantblack]

ok here is the link which might help u out a bit. i didn't check all the link but u can find something i guess.
http://www.bargainpda.com/price/?productID=1064&brandName=Sony&productName=Clie+PEG+UX50&display=priceDetail

[mastershake]

Thanks mutant but i actually found this, and the comments on this site have been good, cuomer service is good, return policy is 15 days, and i can order over the phone. Is this good? http://www.bestoptionsdirect.com/asp/product.asp?recorprod=&product=36893&cat=&ph=&keywords=ux50&recor=1&SearchFor=any&PT_ID=all

Thanks
~Andrew

[mutantblack]

seems good to me. but i never do business with them before so i dont' really know. why dont' u call them and find out? post the update though will ya?

[mastershake]

I got mine refurbished from Best Options Direct for $430 + Shipping.
They were very prompt and easy to deal with. They shipped the next day. I highly recommend them over Comp-U-Plus.

I did a lot of looking, and 90% of the units for sale on web stores are refurbished units... But from the way I understand it, Sony got a lot of store returns on these because they were so complicated. (read: People are stupid and can't RTFM.)

http://www.bestoptionsdirect.com/asp/product.asp?recorprod=&product=36893&cat=&ph=&keywords=ux50&recor=1&SearchFor=any&PT_ID=all

-Timothy

That's where i got the link from but when i call them i definitely will post an update here about the info. No problem.

~Andrew

[IntrinsicFactor]

I I'm getting my UX50 from overstock.com along with their 2-year extended warranty. It isn't the cheapest solution (total $475.98), but you end up with a better warranty than if you bought a brand new one!! :)


http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAME&PROD_ID=744676

[timbdotus]

Yes, I highly recommend Best Options, I looked at several of the online retailers, and they seemed the best. I looked their BBB record over, and I think they had a total of two complaints they were quickly resolved. Correct contact information for the owner was also listed. I placed the order on a Tuesday around 2 PM, it shipped 7 PM and I had it at Noon on Thursday. The units are Sony refurbished, so it's just like a new unit. Mine runs great, not one problem.

I've had some problems with Comp-u-Amerca/Plus in the past, and wouldn't recommend ordering from them.

-Timothy

[timbdotus]

Watch out for Overstock.com, they don't actually carry their own inventory of Clies, so it could be awhile before you receive yours. (When you go to a web store, and it says "Will ship within 2 days." that generally means they are drop shipping your item from a separate warehouse, and are not keeping up with stock.)

-Timothy

[IntrinsicFactor]

Guess who just got their UX50???!!! Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!! :D :p :D

I ordered it from Overstock.com on 8/17 and got it via FedEx today, = 7 days.

I can tell it's refurbished cuz:
1. the box says so.
2. I got 2 (instead of 1) hand straps (...I'll take that as a hint. :eek: )

Other than that, this lil pup *looks* brand new.

Now, how do you work this there thang....... :rolleyes:

Off I go! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!

[zackepceo]

I thought the UX didn't come with a lanyard :confused:

[IntrinsicFactor]

Hmmmm. The 'Getting Started' booklet does not show the strap as part of the box contents, but on the next page they show you how to attach the strap.

[mastershake]

I got mine refurbished from Best Options Direct for $430 + Shipping.
They were very prompt and easy to deal with. They shipped the next day. I highly recommend them over Comp-U-Plus.

I did a lot of looking, and 90% of the units for sale on web stores are refurbished units... But from the way I understand it, Sony got a lot of store returns on these because they were so complicated. (read: People are stupid and can't RTFM.)

http://www.bestoptionsdirect.com/asp/product.asp?recorprod=&product=36893&cat=&ph=&keywords=ux50&recor=1&SearchFor=any&PT_ID=all

-Timothy
I have one question Timothy, did the UX-50 come with all the software a documentation that a brand new Ux-50 from a store would come with? Im kind-of naive on the subject.

~Andrew

[mastershake]

I check to see any replies to my question, but found none :confused: , so ill ask it again :D . Does a refurbished UX-50 come with the original manuals, documentation, and setup cd? Because im thinking about getting a refurbished one form best option direct, but just wanted to know if i get those listed things with it. All replies are welcome. :)

Thanks
~Andrew

[IntrinsicFactor]

Yep. You get a box full of all original contents. (Just make sure it was refurbished by Sony.)

[mastershake]

Yep. You get a box full of all original contents. (Just make sure it was refurbished by Sony.)

Thanks IntrinsicFactor,
Thats all I wanted to hear. Now i just have to save up 415 dollars for the UX-50, currently have 306.50 in my "Andrew needs a UX-50" fund, haha :p :D . It will probably take some time to save up the money, :( :D . Anybody who sees this thread, please keep on giving updates on prices, comments, stores, anything else for a UX-50 buyer, not just me. I want to keep this as an ongoing forum thread for anyone who is going to get a UX-50, so they can look at it and get good stores, prices, and comments. Kind of like a personal UX-50 comparison shopping thread :p . Thanks for the info so far guys.
Happy UX-50 buying! :)
Thanks
~Andrew

[jaykkub]

I can get a new UX50 for $492.00 from a Sony store. Is that a decent price for a brand new UX50? I've been trying to buy one on eBay the past few days, but I keep getting outbidded and some of the prices are getting into the high 300s/low 400s.
What would you all recommend? New UX50 at that price or a refurb'd one? Anyone on this site selling one? :)

[winexprt]

I can get a new UX50 for $492.00 from a Sony store. Is that a decent price for a brand new UX50? I've been trying to buy one on eBay the past few days, but I keep getting outbidded and some of the prices are getting into the high 300s/low 400s.
What would you all recommend? New UX50 at that price or a refurb'd one? Anyone on this site selling one? :)

That's indeed a good price for a brand-new not refurb UX50. Are you sure it's not refurbished??

Always always always go for the brand-new, non refurb one if you have the option. Sony refurbs are of excellent quality...but why go for a refurb'd unit when you can get brand new??

[jaykkub]

That's indeed a good price for a brand-new not refurb UX50. Are you sure it's not refurbished??

Always always always go for the brand-new, non refurb one if you have the option. Sony refurbs are of excellent quality...but why go for a refurb'd unit when you can get brand new??

Yeah, that's for a brand new one. I work for Sony Online Entertainment. We get deals directly through Sony. I've been shopping around trying to find new/used UX50s. So far I'm leaning towards the new one at that price. Maybe I'll order it tomorrow :)

[alpha_female]

I went on ebay and found a used ux50 for $350 including shipping. It also came with an eb40 and 512 mbs worth of memory sticks with case. It didn't come with software or manual or charger dock, but "someone" :D from 1src modded my eb40 to a charger dock. I bought the cd and manuals on ebay too for 5 and 12 bucks respectively. The manuals were bound professionally and are better looking than the original me thinks.

[jaykkub]

Doh. Looks like the place that I could order from is out of stock and will no longer be carry any Clies. So I instead placed an order with Overstock.com for the UX50 w/ 2 yr. service plan. Hopefully all works out well :)

[winexprt]

Enjoy your UX jay. :)

[alfandalf]

I have one for sale....bought it in January / February and will sell it very soon.

It is LIKE NEW... I always take care of my stuff very well.

Give me an offer and I will consider it. It is an UX50 and I have some programs for it too that I bought: Agendus and Docs2Go

I also have a 1/2 Gig MS Pro memory card....but I am not sure if I want to sell that one.

You can also call me if you like at 415 673 6464 I live in San Francisco.

Alf

[.PoNeH]

hmmm, alf sounds too desperate to sell his....I mean, this is the third thread he's on...skepticism is arrising...

[alfandalf]

I am not toooo eager to sell it. Just by mistake it got posted twice.

but it is fine with me if you don't want to buy it...like I said I have a buyer at $450 already, right here in SF

Alf