Sony reorganizes struggling Connect service

I have $20 worth of "Connect Cash": Anybody want it for free?

Seriously, I got a $10 credit at Sony Connect when I bought a DL DVD writer and again when I bought another one for the home. I checked into the Sony Connect store and found out that I had to download close to 50MB worth of DRM ridden media player software just to BUY one song. Let me say that again, it seemed like I couldn't even buy a song without downloading and installing their player in spite of the fact that my VAIO laptop already has SonicStage and a bunch of other Sony media software on it.

At the time I checked into this, we were full into the Sony rootkit debacle and I would not even dare to download their malware. The real glencher was the fact that I could not play any of the Connect Songs on my Creative or Sandisk players. I would also need to plunk down more cash to buy a Sony portable player.

What a great offer from Sony! I just can't understand why they're doing so poorly in the market-place...

I think I still have the cards. Anyone want to try them out?; Posted by: jacarter3 Posted on: 01/23/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Sell MP3s Nigel Johnstone | 01/20/06

Or full bandwidth tic swayback | 01/20/06

Desrve to fail Mectron | 01/20/06

Amen Anti_Zealot | 01/20/06

Do something different tic swayback | 01/20/06

DRM is the cause of this alricsca | 01/20/06

Not just Sony Nigel Johnstone | 01/21/06

There is an answer BUT mlindl | 01/21/06

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