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I just ordered my Nokia N800 Internet Tablet.

I really like this device. I would however like a discount, as a Nokia employee. They are getting a nice chunk of money back!

This seems to be something that people think “you work for Nokia, you get access to free/cheap/loan gadgets”
. Unfortunately this is not true.

But, I think it should be true, to a certain point. It says something for a company, that their employees are so willing to buy their products, *with their own money*. Some people would say well why? Well, because I actually think that those products are good, and worth paying for.

One thing is: I understand how hard it is to police giving out free devices. Things can get nasty quickly :), but giving people a discount is a good in-between.

I know that mobile operators and independent mobile phone shops give outrageous discounts, but since the N800 is not a mobile phone, and is in fact SIM free, I can’t see any operator carrying this.

Indeed, I contacted every operator in Ireland (and some people inside Nokia) and none say they will be carrying it within the next 6-8 months.

Pity. They are missing out.

So how about it guys, can you see it in your hearts, to offer your hardworking employees some sort of discount?

Please. Tommi, what do you say?

Disclaimer: “Oh, of course, the above comments are mine, and mine alone, and does not reflect the views of my employer, Nokia UK & Ireland. Any similarities to persons real or ficitious is purely coincidental. Subtle caricature is purly intentional and offense not always meant. If you have differences to the above comments, you take life too seriously and should seek professional help or at least log-off, take a breather, have a lolipop, then go out and get fresh air.”

I hope you don’t mind Charlie, I used your Nokia disclaimer

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