Last week I mentioned the things we are doing to keep PDA-247 running and over the weekend have started a new facility for anyone who donates to PDA-247. Thirty companies have been asked if they would like to be involved and even though the request was only sent out on Friday night, a series of offers have already come in.
The idea is that if you enjoy PDA-247 and donate $5 or more you will receive a series of offers and freebies in return. At the time of writing we have a selection of very good discount offers, but this will be increased over the next few days to include free stuff and further discounts on hardware and accessories from select distributors. Anyone who donates will be updated on new offers as soon as they are available. Other ideas are to offer unique content to donators and to do anything else we can to make your donation feel like a bargain, and not just a way to help the site. Full details of how to donate are here and a list of the current incentives is below-
A unique permanent 20% discount code which can be used in our BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Symbian and Palm OS software stores. Applies to all software not already discounted.
Access to a support email service which is only available to donators. If you have a smartphone or PDA related problem which you cannot fix, we aim to reply within 24 hours and will always do our best to get the problem sorted for you. This service is available for 12 months following a donation.
25% discount on WebIS titles for Windows Mobile & BlackBerry platforms. A code will be emailed to you following a donation along with links to the available titles, which include Pocket Informant (WM & BB), Note2Self (WM), WebIS Toolbox (WM) and FlexMail4 (WM).
$5 discount on Creative Algorithms Palm OS titles (use 20% code above for Trip Boss and Gage Tech for a higher discount). A code will be emailed to you following a donation along with links to the available titles. Titles include the following with the discount percentage in brackets; Date Wheel (33%), Serving Sizer (50%), Quick Ohm (42%), OptiSize (42%) and Fraction Fit (50%).
30% discount on ‘any’ iambic title. From the classic Agendus through to Health & Diet Manager there is something for everyone, on every platform. A discount code will be emailed to you following donation.
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25% discount off any Megasoft2000 title for Palm OS, Symbian and Windows Mobile. Titles include Billiards, MegaLauncher, PocketClock Pro and rssPicker.
A free copy of Escape for Palm OS. It is admittedly only $0.95 to buy from PDA-247, but free is free so why not take advantage if you use a Palm OS device? Simply send your HotSync ID to shaun (at) mailstm.co.uk after you donate to receive your free code.
“Addicting and yes a little mad. One to take for the road and annoyingly addictive.” Andrew.
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Pending offers
40% off Calendar Touch, PocketWeather, PocketBreeze and PhoneWeaver from SBSH. We are currently discussing extra discounts for selected SBSH S60 and BlackBerry titles.
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A monthly competition for donators which should include hardware, accessory and software prizes. The number of donators is currently low so the chances of winning are high:)
Just out of interest what happens regarding existing subscribers? Do we get the discount emails too or just new subscribers.
To anybody thinking of joining, it’s worth it for the 20% discount alone. The great website is a bonus
Yes you do- I need to go through the list of anyone who donated less than one year ago. It won’t take long at all:)
Shaun,
Everytime I try to donate, I get an error saying the page is not available.