A freebie for Canadians, with big strings attached.

ardeegee · 04-08-2011, 03:14 PM

Free copies of Robert J Sawyer books, but you have to jump through hoops to get them.

http://www.microsoft.com/canada/wind...nload-ie9.aspx

ATDrake · 04-08-2011, 07:35 PM

I was so excited when the email offer for this showed up in my Hotmail account last weekend. Then I found out that my fairly recent-ish auxiliary just-for-Windows-running netbook couldn't go any higher than IE8.

Well, at least they seem to have put the entirety of RJS's "special introduction" on their "NO BOOK 4 U" page and I can always content myself with the more readily available Kobo-exclusive Special Edition of the third in the the trilogy, Wonder, which contains a bonus essay and short story.

I hope some of the other Canadian sf readers here will be able to take advantage of this, because hoop-jumping aside, these are really nice titles (Hugo nominated!) and a pretty good promotional gift for those few who qualify.

Wasgo · 04-09-2011, 01:33 AM

I managed to get it on my Mac with Firefox and a fake user agent string. Thanks!

ATDrake · 04-09-2011, 02:04 AM

Yay, it works!

Thank you so much!

ETA: Ooh, they've got a special launch/promo site for the trilogy where you can download wallpapers and stuff. Now I definitely have to buy the Wonder special edition with the bonus features when Kobo has another good coupon.

koland · 04-09-2011, 11:27 AM

This is the promotion page for the deal, from what I can tell: http://microsoft.penguin.ca/

Andreiuta · 04-10-2011, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATDrake

Now I definitely have to buy the Wonder special edition with the bonus features when Kobo has another good coupon.

"Due to publisher restrictions Promo codes are not allowed for this product."

Wetdogeared · 04-10-2011, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ardeegee

Free copies of Robert J Sawyer books, but you have to jump through hoops to get them.

http://www.microsoft.com/canada/wind...nload-ie9.aspx

A lot of hoops. Two ebooks combined into one and with no cover art makes me "Wonder" if it was worth the trouble.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATDrake

I was so excited when the email offer for this showed up in my Hotmail account last weekend. Then I found out that my fairly recent-ish auxiliary just-for-Windows-running netbook couldn't go any higher than IE8.

Well, at least they seem to have put the entirety of RJS's "special introduction" on their "NO BOOK 4 U" page and I can always content myself with the more readily available Kobo-exclusive Special Edition of the third in the the trilogy, Wonder, which contains a bonus essay and short story.

I hope some of the other Canadian sf readers here will be able to take advantage of this, because hoop-jumping aside, these are really nice titles (Hugo nominated!) and a pretty good promotional gift for those few who qualify.

I found the email "A gift for Hotmail members", from the Windows Live Team, in my Hotmail Junk folder.

koland · 04-10-2011, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wetdogeared

A lot of hoops. Two ebooks combined into one and with no cover art makes me "Wonder" if it was worth the trouble.

I found the email "A gift for Hotmail members", from the Windows Live Team, in my Hotmail Junk folder.

Easy enough to add a cover, if you want. It does have an active TOC (even if it is only two entries, for the start of the two books).

And how many didn't get one at all? Or could not take advantage (I saw an estimate that 55% of windows users are still on XP, who can't install IE9).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andreiuta

"Due to publisher restrictions Promo codes are not allowed for this product."

That's because you are in the US - where Agency pricing rules. Those in Canada (a) see different prices and (b) don't have Agency pricing and can use coupons much more often.

digiSara · 04-10-2011, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koland

This is the promotion page for the deal, from what I can tell: http://microsoft.penguin.ca/

Thanks! That link worked - I couldn't work out the first one (already downloaded IE9) Never read any of his stuff but looking forward to it!

koland · 04-10-2011, 11:44 AM

I don't think there was anything on the first page that led to the correct link. It was more of a consolation link for those in CA that didn't have IE.

taming · 04-10-2011, 05:40 PM

We have agency pricing here in Canada--that is why most discount notices sent to us here by Email contain this clause "Discount code is valid for XXXX off any select eBook purchases excluding eBooks from HarperCollins UK, Hachette, Grand Central, Warner, and Little Brown."

cerement · 04-10-2011, 05:55 PM

re: cover art -- the ebook has the title page rendered as an image -- a quick invert and here's a quick attachment for anyone interested:

koland · 04-10-2011, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taming

We have agency pricing here in Canada--that is why most discount notices sent to us here by Email contain this clause "Discount code is valid for XXXX off any select eBook purchases excluding eBooks from HarperCollins UK, Hachette, Grand Central, Warner, and Little Brown."

Good to remember. It just seems the titles I check get to skip the Agency pricing there (or in the UK).

04-08-2011, 03:14 PM	#1
ardeegee Maratus speciosus butt Posts: 3,292 Karma: 1162698 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-350	A freebie for Canadians, with big strings attached. Free copies of Robert J Sawyer books, but you have to jump through hoops to get them. http://www.microsoft.com/canada/wind...nload-ie9.aspx

04-09-2011, 02:04 AM	#4
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	Yay, it works! Thank you so much! ETA: Ooh, they've got a special launch/promo site for the trilogy where you can download wallpapers and stuff. Now I definitely have to buy the Wonder special edition with the bonus features when Kobo has another good coupon. Last edited by ATDrake; 04-09-2011 at 02:30 AM.

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cerement Groupie Posts: 170 Karma: 2000 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San José, CA Device: Amazon Kindle 1, Sony PRS-300, Amazon Kindle 3	re: cover art -- the ebook has the title page rendered as an image -- a quick invert and here's a quick attachment for anyone interested: Attached Thumbnails

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04-08-2011, 07:35 PM	#2
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	I was so excited when the email offer for this showed up in my Hotmail account last weekend. Then I found out that my fairly recent-ish auxiliary just-for-Windows-running netbook couldn't go any higher than IE8. Well, at least they seem to have put the entirety of RJS's "special introduction" on their "NO BOOK 4 U" page and I can always content myself with the more readily available Kobo-exclusive Special Edition of the third in the the trilogy, Wonder, which contains a bonus essay and short story. I hope some of the other Canadian sf readers here will be able to take advantage of this, because hoop-jumping aside, these are really nice titles (Hugo nominated!) and a pretty good promotional gift for those few who qualify.

04-09-2011, 01:33 AM	#3
Wasgo Connoisseur Posts: 82 Karma: 1060105 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vancouver, Canada Device: Kobo Wi-Fi	I managed to get it on my Mac with Firefox and a fake user agent string. Thanks!

04-09-2011, 11:27 AM	#5
koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	This is the promotion page for the deal, from what I can tell: http://microsoft.penguin.ca/

04-10-2011, 11:44 AM	#10
koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	I don't think there was anything on the first page that led to the correct link. It was more of a consolation link for those in CA that didn't have IE.

04-10-2011, 05:40 PM	#11
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	We have agency pricing here in Canada--that is why most discount notices sent to us here by Email contain this clause "Discount code is valid for XXXX off any select eBook purchases excluding eBooks from HarperCollins UK, Hachette, Grand Central, Warner, and Little Brown."