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Received e-mail regarding "NVIDIA GPU Litigation" - Is it legit?

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Hi, I received the following e-mail today. Has anyone received anything similar to this? Thought it was some scam at first but after reading through it a bit it seems kinda legit. Can anyone shed some light on what this is?

If you purchased certain models of notebook computers containing an NVIDIA graphics processing unit or media and communications processor, you could be entitled to benefits under a class action settlement.

This is a summary of the Full Notice. Click here to visit the settlement website to obtain the Full Notice. Do not reply to this email. Replies will not be read.

The United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, authorized this Notice.
This is not a solicitation from a lawyer.

A settlement of a class action lawsuit (The NVIDIA GPU Litigation, Case No. 08-cv-04312-JW) relates to the NVIDIA chips inside certain Dell, Hewlett-Packard (“HP”), and Apple notebook computers. The lawsuit claims that NVIDIA sold defective Graphics Processing Units (“GPU”) and Media and Communications Processors (“MCP”) that affected the performance of some of the notebook computers in which they were incorporated. NVIDIA denies all allegations of wrongdoing and has asserted many defenses. The settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing.

Who is Affected by this Class Action?

All United States residents who purchased in the United States a version of one of the Dell, HP or Apple notebook computer models listed in the Table of Class Computers containing an NVIDIA MCP or GPU. These individuals are referred to as “Class Members” in this Notice.

What Can You Get From the Proposed Settlement?

Class Members who file an approved claim will be entitled to:

1. Replacement of the NVIDIA graphics processing unit or media and communications processor, which are referred to in this Notice as the “chips” if you purchased a version of certain models of notebook computers manufactured by Dell, Inc. or Apple Inc. containing one of the NVIDIA chips; or

2. A Replacement notebook computer similar in kind and value if you purchased a version of certain models of notebook computers manufactured by HP containing one of the NVIDIA chips; or

3. Reimbursement of amounts paid for repairs related to problems with the NVIDIA chips. NVIDIA will fund $2 million from which reimbursements will be made. The amount paid may depend on the number of reimbursement claims received.

NVIDIA is providing these benefits to members of the class, and is funding the settlement. Dell, HP and Apple are not parties to this lawsuit.

How Do You Receive a Benefit?

You must first qualify for filing a claim, and then file an approved claim with supporting documentation during the Claim Period. To qualify for a replacement as described in numbers 1 and 2 above, your notebook computer must be one of the Dell, HP or Apple notebook computer models listed in the Table of Class Computers, contain an NVIDIA MCP or GPU, and be exhibiting one of the symptoms listed in the Table of Identified Symptoms. To qualify for a reimbursement as described in number 3 above, your notebook computer must be listed in the Table of Class Computers, contain an NVIDIA MCP or GPU, and must have been repaired because it was exhibiting one of the symptoms listed in the Table of Identified Symptoms. The Claim Period will begin after the Court grants final approval of the Settlement. Whether or not the Court has granted final approval, the Claim Period dates and further instructions for how to qualify and file a claim will be posted at the settlement website (www.NVIDIASettlement.com) and at the toll-free telephone support line (1-877-440-7557).

Register Your Email Address To Receive an Alert When the Claim Period Begins.

To receive an email alert when the Claim Period begins, between now and December 20, 2010, visit www.NVIDIASettlement.com and register your email address. If you previously received an emailed notice about this settlement, there is no need to register.

What Are Your Options?

If you are a Class Member and you don’t want to receive a replacement or reimbursement as described above and you don’t want to be legally bound by the settlement, you must exclude yourself by November 5, 2010, or you won’t be able to sue, or continue to sue, NVIDIA about the legal claims in this case. If you exclude yourself, you can’t receive a replacement or reimbursement under this settlement. If you remain a Class Member, you may object to the settlement by November 5, 2010. The Full Notice describes how to exclude yourself or object. The Court will hold a hearing in this case (The NVIDIA GPU Litigation, Case No. 08-cv-04312-JW) on December 20, 2010, to consider whether to approve the settlement and attorneys' fees and expenses in the amount of $13 million. You may appear at the hearing, but you don’t have to. For more details, call toll-free 1-877-440-7557, go to www.NVIDIASettlement.com, or write to NVIDIA GPU Litigation Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 6177, Novato, CA 94948-6177.

This is only a summary of the Full Notice. Please visit www.NVIDIASettlement.com or call
1-877-440-7557 to obtain a copy of the Full Notice.

Table of Class Computers

The following notebook computer models are included in the settlement if they contain an NVIDIA GPU or MCP and were purchased in the time period corresponding to each Product Identification Number:

Mfr.

Platform Name

Purchase Date Ranges

Dell

Inspiron 1420

May 2007 – September 30, 2008

Dell

Inspiron 9400/E1705

March 2006 – February 28, 2010

Dell

Latitude D620

December 2005 – November 30, 2008

Dell

Latitude D630

February 2007 – September 30, 2008

Dell

Latitude D630c

February 2007 – September 30, 2008

Dell

Latitude D820

November 2005 – March 31, 2008

Dell

Latitude D830

March 2007 – September 30, 2008

Dell

Precision M2300

August 2007 – September 30, 2008

Dell

Precision M4300

March 2007 – September 30, 2008

Dell

Precision M6300

December 2007 – March 31, 2009

Dell

Precision M65

November 2005 – January 31, 2008

Dell

Vostro 1700

March 2007 – September 30, 2008

Dell

Vostro Notebook 1310

December 2007 – September 30, 2008

Dell

Vostro Notebook 1400

May 2007 – September 30, 2008

Dell

Vostro Notebook 1510

December 2007 – September 30, 2008

Dell

Vostro Notebook 1710

January 2008 – July 31, 2008

Dell

XPS M1210

March 2006 – November 30, 2008

Dell

XPS M1330

March 2007 – September 30, 2008

Dell

XPS M1530

September 2007 – January 31, 2009

Dell

XPS M1710

March 2006 – February 28, 2010

Dell

XPS M1730

November 2007 – January 31, 2009

Dell

XPS1710

March 2006 – April 30, 2009

HP

Compaq Presario v30xx

March 2006 – October 31, 2008

HP

Compaq Presario v31xx

March 2006 – October 31, 2008

HP

Compaq Presario v32xx

March 2006 – October 31, 2008

HP

Compaq Presario v33xx

March 2006 – October 31, 2008

HP

Compaq Presario v34xx

March 2006 – October 31, 2008

HP

Compaq Presario v60xx

May 2006 – October 31, 2008

HP

Compaq Presario v61xx

May 2006 – October 31, 2008

HP

Compaq Presario v62xx

May 2006 – October 31, 2008

HP

Compaq Presario v63xx

May 2006 – October 31, 2008

HP

Compaq Presario v64xx

May 2006 – October 31, 2008

HP

Compaq Presario F500

October 2006 – September 30, 2008

HP

Pavilion dv20xx

March 2006 – December 31, 2008

HP

Pavilion dv21xx

March 2006 – December 31, 2008

HP

Pavilion dv22xx

March 2006 – December 31, 2008

HP

Pavilion dv23xx

March 2006 – December 31, 2008

HP

Pavilion dv24xx

March 2006 – December 31, 2008

HP

Pavilion dv60xx

May 2006 – April 30, 2009

HP

Pavilion dv61xx

May 2006 – April 30, 2009

HP

Pavilion dv62xx

May 2006 – April 30, 2009

HP

Pavilion dv63xx

May 2006 – April 30, 2009

HP

Pavilion dv64xx

May 2006 – April 30, 2009

HP

Pavilion dv90xx

May 2006 – November 30, 2008

HP

Pavilion dv92xx

May 2006 – November 30, 2008

HP

Pavilion dv93xx

May 2006 – November 30, 2008

HP

Pavilion dv94xx

May 2006 – November 30, 2008

HP

Pavilion tx1xxx

March 2007 – May 31, 2008

Apple

MacBook Pro (15-inch)

May 2007 – September 2008

Apple

MacBook Pro (17-inch)

May 2007 – September 2008

Identified Symptoms per Settlement Agreement §1.14

Symptom

Class Computer Models Covered
by the Settlement Agreement

Distorted or scrambled video on the notebook computer screen

All

No video on the notebook computer screen even when the notebook computer is on

All

Random characters, lines or garbled images on the notebook computer screen

Dell, Hewlett-Packard

Intermittent video issues

Dell, Hewlett-Packard

Failure to detect the wireless adaptor

or

Failure to detect the wireless network

Hewlett-Packard systems only.
Certain versions of the following HP models do not contain an NVIDIA MCP:
dv2xxx
dv6xxx
dv9xxx
If your system does not contain an NVIDIA MCP, you are not entitled to replacement or reimbursement for a wireless problem, and the administrator may deny your claim.

www.NVIDIASettlement.com 1-877-440-7557
The United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, has ordered this email notice be sent. If you wish to UNSUBSCRIBE from future email messages please click here.
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I received it as well, and I believe it to be legit
There was a settlement and there is a news post about it somewhere here
I will look for it...

Edit: See stridemat's post below
 
It's legit.

My old company is going to get quite a bit of change from that settlement. They bought a bunch of D620 and D820 laptops for people (They issued me a D820 where the motherboard died on it within two months. The replacement D820 was overheating and shutting off, I had to kill SpeedStep.)
 
Okay, so what do we do? I have been looking this up, but I have not found much info on it. My wife has a Compaq of the models given, and I have an HP dv6000...both have since went bad.

I would love some help with this. Any info will be great. If I find anything, I will be sure to update here.
 
Hi, I also have a macbook pro 2.4 Ghz but bought it as a refurb. The serial number has been removed. I am desperately looking for a serial number for this model in order to replace nvidia card for free. Does anyone have a similar model?

Please HELP!! :(
 
If you have questions, call the people who sent the email. You know, on that telephone thing. They'll tell you if its legit or not.
 
litigation ripoff!

I registered my address with them and got the comformation e-mail, but they never notified me to when we could fill out the claim forms! I called them and got the run around and apparently i'm not the onlyone who didn't receive the info and they wont do anything about it! Who know's maybe they pocket the left over fund money:mad:
 
litigation ripoff!

shearhair said:
I registered my address with them and got the comformation e-mail, but they never notified me to when we could fill out the claim forms! I called them and got the run around and apparently i'm not the onlyone who didn't receive the info and they wont do anything about it! Who know's maybe they pocket the left over fund money:mad:
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The same thing happened with me. They sent me a postcard about the court case in October. I registered with nvidiasettlement.com and gave them all the information about my computer on October 16, 2010. They sent me an email confirmation saying they would notify me about the settlement and I heard nothing back from them. When I went back to the website yesterday, it said they were no longer accepting applications, the deadline was 6 days ago.

So I called the number on the card to find out why they did not contact me at the email address that I registered with nvidiasettlement.com and Christina Sullivan an Assistant Team Leader for the National Campaign Unit said that I should have known that the application period was over because it was on the website. When I asked her how, she said I should have read USA Today, because that's where they have it advertised. Even though they had my all my information (product number, email address, and mailing address) they never sent me anything more about the case settling and what I should do. I will NEVER buy anything from Hewlett Packard again and will NEVER buy anything with a NVIDIA chip in it.
 
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