SONY 1080p LITIGATION CLAIM FORM David Date, Jr. v. Sony Electronics Inc., No. 2:07-cv-15474

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1 TO BE VALID, THIS CLAIM FORM MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MARCH 4, 2009 You must complete and submit this Claim Form, and any other requested documentation, to receive an E-Credit offered under this settlement. The freely transferable E-Credit can be used to purchase any item(s) available on the sonystyle.com website. INFORMATION ABOUT YOU AND YOUR TELEVISION Verify that you have one of the following Sony television models before you fill out this Claim Form to receive an E-Credit: Sony Grand WEGA SXRD rear-projection television model KDS-R50XBR1 Sony Grand WEGA SXRD rear-projection television model KDS-R60XBR1 Sony QUALIA television model KDS-70Q006 Sony QUALIA television model KDX-46Q005 If you do not have one of these televisions, you are not a member of the Settlement Class and you should not complete or submit this Claim Form. If you have one of the televisions listed above, please provide the following information: Name: Address: Telephone number: Address: Put a checkmark in the box next to your television model number below. KDS-R50XBR1 KDS-R60XBR1 KDS-70Q006 KDX-46Q005 Television serial number: (The serial number is located on the back of the television. Above is an image that shows the location of the serial number.) YOU MUST PROVIDE BOTH THE MODEL NUMBER AND THE SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR TELEVISION. IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION, YOUR CLAIM FORM WILL BE REJECTED AND YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A SETTLEMENT BENEFIT. CHOOSE A BENEFIT The table below lists the E-Credits available under this settlement. Next to each E-Credit, there is an explanation of the qualifying conditions and the information you will need to provide to receive the credit. Place a check mark in the box next to the E-Credit that you want to receive. You may choose only ONE, unless you have more than one Television. If you have more than one Television, you may receive one E-Credit per Television, but you must fill out a separate Claim Form for each Television. Your Claim Form may be rejected if, (1) you do not provide the required information to qualify for the E-Credit, or (2) you select more than one E-Credit.

2 Selection Number Your Selection (choose only one) E-Credit Required Information to Qualify for This Credit Selection 1 $60 E-Credit KDS-R50XBR1 or KDS-R60XBR1 and (2) have purchased a 1080p DEVICE (see definition of this term below) on or before July 25, Selection 2 $28 E-Credit KDS-R50XBR1 or KDS-R60XBR1 and (2) have purchased a Sony Blu-ray Disc Player (excluding gaming device) between July 25, 2008 and 30 days after the Court grants final approval. (To find out the date the Court granted final approval, go to Selection 3 $180 E-Credit KDS-70Q006 or KDX-46Q005 and (2) have purchased a 1080p DEVICE (see definition of this term below) on or before July 25, Selection 4 $75 E-Credit KDS-70Q006 or KDX-46Q005 and (2) have purchased a Sony Bluray Disc Player (excluding gaming device) between July 25, 2008 and 30 days after the Court grants final approval. (To find out the date the Court granted final approval, go to To know whether you bought a 1080p DEVICE, look at this definition and the last page of this Claim Form: A 1080p DEVICE is a HD-DVD player, a Blu-Ray player, gaming device (e.g., Sony PlayStation3), or computer that can transmit a digital signal known as a 1080p signal via an HDMI interface. On the last page of this Claim Form, there is a list of devices that can transmit a 1080p digital signal via an HDMI interface. If you have one of the devices included on this list, you have a 1080p DEVICE. If you are not sure whether your video device or your computer transmits a 1080p signal, check the owner s manual for the device or go to the manufacturer s website and check the Specifications Sheet for the device. SEND YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE To receive the E-Credit that you selected above, you must attach to this Claim Form a proof of purchase as follows: If you do not provide the required proof, your Claim Form may be rejected. If you chose the $28 E-Credit or the $75 E-Credit, in Selection 2 or 4: Attach a legible copy of the original receipt for your Sony Blu-ray Disc Player. If you chose the $60 E-Credit or the $180 E-Credit, in Selection 1 or 3: STEP ONE: Attach proof of purchase of your 1080p DEVICE using any one of the following: (a) legible and dated copy of the original receipt identifying the 1080p DEVICE; or 2

3 (b) legible copy of a dated invoice marked paid that identifies the retail seller, the seller s address, and identifies the purchase of the 1080p DEVICE; or (c) legible copy of a dated cancelled check contemporaneously identifying the purchase of the 1080p DEVICE; or (d) legible copy of a dated credit card bill that identifies the purchase of the 1080p DEVICE; or (e) legible copy of a dated shipping invoice identifying the 1080p DEVICE; or (f) a portion of the box originally holding the 1080p DEVICE that identifies the make and model number, provide the purchase date and the name and location of the retailer where the 1080p DEVICE was purchased in the spaces below, and attest to the fact that you were unable to locate the receipt for the 1080p DEVICE. Purchase date (must be before July 25, 2008): Name and location of the store where the 1080p DEVICE was purchased: I state under penalty of perjury under the laws of my state that I was unable to locate the receipt for my 1080p DEVICE. [Signature] [Date] IF YOU HAVE A 1080P DEVICE THAT IS INCLUDED ON THE LIST ATTACHED TO THIS CLAIM FORM, SKIP STEP TWO BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A 1080P DEVICE THAT IS INCLUDED ON THE LIST, YOU MUST MOVE ON TO STEP TWO: STEP TWO: Attach proof that your 1080p DEVICE can transmit a 1080p signal via an HDMI interface using any of the following: (a) specifications page of the owner s manual for the device; (b) manufacturer s specifications sheet; or (c) a screen print from the device showing that it can transmit a 1080p signal via an HDMI interface. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Submission of this claim form does not automatically entitle you to a benefit. Sony shall determine whether you are eligible to receive a benefit and notify you accordingly. 2. If Sony Electronics rejects your claim because you didn t provide the required information, you have 20 days from the date on the rejection notice to provide the missing information to the address below. If you do not receive acknowledgement of an acceptance or notice of rejection within 6 weeks of when the settlement becomes final, you may call the toll-free (866) number below to confirm whether your claim was received. 3. The E-Credits offered in this settlement may only be used once and will expire 365 days from the date this settlement becomes final. However, the E-Credits are freely transferable. 4. Sony will mail E-Credits after the court grants final approval of this settlement, and within 6 weeks following (a) 30 days after the Court grants final approval of the settlement or (b) Sony s receipt of a valid and properly completed Claim Form and other required documentation, whichever is later. 5. If you have more than one of the Sony televisions listed on the first page of this Claim Form, you may be eligible to receive an E-Credit for each television. To make a claim for an additional E-Credit, you MUST submit a complete claim form for EACH television. 6. You must be a resident of the United States to qualify for any benefit. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY HELP IN COMPLETING THIS CLAIM FORM, PLEASE CALL

4 ATTESTATION AND CERTIFICATION: By signing and dating this form below, I acknowledge that I have read the Class Notice, and understand that the Settlement Agreement and Release and the Final Judgment entered in this action will be binding on me, my agents and heirs, and any other person or entity with authority to act on my behalf. I state under penalty of perjury under the laws of my state that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. [Signature] [Date] WHERE TO SEND THIS CLAIM FORM Send this Claim Form and all other required documentation to: Sony 1080p Litigation Settlement P.O. Box White Bear Lake, MN THIS CLAIM FORM MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MARCH 4, 2009 TO MAKE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR ANY OF THE SETTLEMENT BENEFITS. 1080p Television National Class Action Settlement 1080p Video Device List Compiled By Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Blu-ray Disc Players Blu-ray Disc Players (Non-Sony Brands) PlayStation3 BDP-S1/S1E BDP-S300/301 BDP-S500 BDP-S2000es Pioneer BDP-HD1 Pioneer BDP-LX70/70A Pioneer BDP-94HD Pioneer BDP-95FD Samsung BD-P1000 Samsung BD-P1200 Samsung BD-UP5000/UP5500 Samsung BD-P1400 Panasonic DMP-BD10A Panasonic DMP-BD30K Sharp BD-HP20 Philips BDP9000 Philips BDP7100 LG BH-100 LG BH-200 List continued on next page. 4

5 HD-DVD Players HD-DVD Drives Blu-ray Disc PC Drives Blu-ray Notebook Retail Models SONY 1080p LITIGATION CLAIM FORM Blu-ray Notebook ecommerce/direct Models: HD-DVD-R Notebook Retail Models HD-DVD Notebook ecommerce/direct Models Toshiba HD-A3 Toshiba HD-A35 Onkyo DV-HD805 LG BH-100 LG BH-200 Microsoft Xbox360 HD-DVD Player LG Super Multi Blue GGC-H20L Pioneer BDC-S02 Plextor PX-B900A Optiarc BC-5500A Sony VAIO VGN-AR190G (Jun Present) Sony VAIO VGN-AR290G (Oct Present) Sony VAIO VGN-AR390E (Feb Present) Sony VAIO VGN-FZ180E/B (May Present) Sony VAIO VGN-FZ180E/B (May Present) Sony VAIO VGN-AR590E (Jul Present) Sony VAIO VGN-FZ180U/B (Jul Present) Sony VAIO VGN-FZ260E/B (Aug Present) Sony VAIO VGN-FZ285U/B (Jul Present) Acer TravelMate TM8205WLHi (Jan Present) Acer TravelMate TM (Jan Present) Dell Inspiron XPS M1710 SMB (Mar Present) Dell Inspiron XPS M2010 SMB (May Present) Sony VAIO VGN-AR370NXX (Jan Present) Fujitsu LifeBook N6460-FPCM61054 (Jul Present) Sony VAIO VGN-FZ190N5 (Aug Present) Compaq 8510w (Blu-ray) (Aug Present) Compaq 8710p (Blu-ray) (Aug Present) Compaq 8710w (Blu-ray) (Aug Present) Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV680 (Jul Present) Acer Aspire AS (Jun N/A) Fujitsu LifeBook N6420-FPCM60981 (Oct N/A) Fujitsu LifeBook N6420-FPCM60982 (Apr Present) HD-DVD Notebook Retail Models Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 (May Jan. 2007) Acer Aspire AS9805WKHi (Aug Dec. 2006) Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV660 (Oct Dec. 2006) HP Pavilion dv9260nr (Jan Present) HP Pavilion dv9260us (Jan Present) Acer Aspire AS (Aug Present) Acer Aspire AS (Jun Present) Toshiba Qosmio F45-AV412 (Jun Present) Toshiba Satellite P205-S6347 (Jun Present) Toshiba Satellite X205-S9349 (Jun Present) Toshiba Satellite X205-S9359 (Jun Present) HP Pavilion HDX9010NR (Aug Present) Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV660 (Aug Present) 5