First, thanks to Nokia for the invite. I think it's great that they've invited regular contributors (not just developers, who are very important, but also to, essentially, people who are likely to be "evangelists", which I do try to be when it comes to Maemo (really, look at some of my engadget, umpcportal, and pocketables posts)).

However... for _me_ this may not turn out to be the best deal. There's a _rumor_ that T-mobile is going to be starting a "spread your payments out over 20 months" program ... and finances around here make "$30/mo" much more attractive than "$400 right now". Yeah, I know, I pay more in the long run. But we just had pay cuts where I work, and I'm spending a big chunk of cash right now to move my girlfriend here from TX. Coming up with $440 by January 1st isn't likely.

That said ... if I know I wont be able to take advantage of the deal ... is there some way I can pass my discount on to someone else? Either:

• directly pass it to someone, or
• give it back and nominate who will get it, or
• just give it back, but with the knowledge that someone else will get it