Deal of the day: Ericsson phone, satellite radio and $100 cash

For those of you who love a bargain, but are lacking the time and energy to wade through the sea of online deals, CNET News.com is now highlighting just one great offer on a daily basis.

With rebates, this deal gets you a Sony Ericsson Walkman phone, a free XM satellite radio and $100 for your pocket. But you'll need to pay for Cingular Wireless service.

What: Sony Ericsson W600 (Walkman Phone), with free XM satellite radio. Cingular Wireless activation required.
How much: You make $100.01
Shipping: free
Where: Buy.com
When: Free radio deal ends Dec. 23, but the cash back is good until Dec. 31.
Click here for reviews.

[charleslanger]

Very timely, ya bunch of dweebs!

You post this deal on its expiring day! Which Einstein's responsible for this? You might as well not have posted it, so as not to look bad!

[feliusrex]

This rebate is a scam

News.com should be ashamed of themselves for posting this scam. To receive the stated $250 rebate you have to wait 180 days to even submit the rebate form, and then allow 10-12 weeks for processing. So you might receive it by _next_ Christmas, if (quoted from rebate page)

"Offer not valid for pre-paid service. Credit approval and one or two year contract required. Early termination fee may apply. To qualify and redeem the rebate, and to avoid an equipment discount charge back of $250, complete and sign the rebate form, provide copies of your sales receipt, guide to wireless service, a copy of the UPC from the product packaging, and a copy of a wireless bill for this account dated between 180 days and 210 days after activation showing the previous balance paid in full. Claim must be postmarked no earlier than 180 days after activation and no later than 210 days after activation. Void where prohibited. Your rebate check will be mailed within 10-12 weeks from receipt of your rebate submission as described above."

Oh, and to get the $250, you have to sign a two year service agreement of at least $40/month. So your $250 rebate costs you a minimum of $960. Great deal there. Shame news.com, shame.