Microsoft / California Class Action Settlement

Well, I got my settlement today.  It came a lot sooner than I had anticipated.  I thought that I was due to get something like $96 back, but I can’t remember.  It has been a long time since I filed my claim.

What I did see though, disappointed me in a way.  I was hoping to use the money to get an HD-DVD drive for my Xbox360 when they come out.  Well, at least to partially pay for an HD-DVD drive.  But, it doesn’t work for that.

It is useful for:

  • Publically available software that will run on a Laptop, tablet PC, or Desktop. I assume this covers Mac software
  • Computer Hardware
    • Desktop, laptop or tablet PC
    • Printer
    • Mouse
    • keyboard
    • monitor

It won’t even cover an HD-DVD drive for a desktop, it seems.  Since it is valid on purchase made since July 18, 2003, however, I can use it to receive reimbursement for an older purchase.  That means I can still use it for an HD-DVD drive for the 360 but it wasn’t half what I was expecting.  Oh well, I guess it is “free” money.

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