If you're eligible for the discount you can consider to donate money to your favourite Maemo community member. Perhaps specifically one who wasn't eligible for the device program, or one you wanted to thank before but didn't. Some kind of donation program for specific Maemo community members may work too.

In my case there is at least one member I'd like to donate money to as thank you for contributions, and this seems a good moment to do so, especially if helps that person getting a N900.

We can keep these donations private so the intention is pure and kept personal instead of public with shame & fame both have their advantage as well as disadvantage.

The amount donated is personal preference, how many people donate to as well, but given you're saving about 50% of the original price theres some room. Unless you're already flatbroke, ofcourse.

Just an idea to give individuals the power to bring a little bit of justice where they feel its required, and entirely voluntary ofcourse.