One of the biggest trepidations I’ve had about my switch to Windows Phone is having to buy all new apps. It’s always hard to kick-start a library of apps on a new platform, and I knew going into this that the total cost wasn’t going to be just the phone itself, but the software as well. Luckily, Nokia and Microsoft have a few great promotions going on to make that out-of-pocket amount a little less painful.
First, when you buy a new Lumia 928 between now and June 23rd, you get $25 in Microsoft store credit. That’s enough to build up a nice software library if you’re a switcher like me! Most of the paid apps I have been eyeing at Windowsphone.com tend to fall in the $.99-$1.99 range, and I should be able to pick up most of the premium apps I need with this. It’s not a bad deal, and even if you’re an existing Windows Phone user, it’s a great way to pick up some new apps and games!
Once your apps are set, grab the Nokia-exclusive Zinio app. They’re offering a $50 credit towards magazines when you download the app, so between all those games from the Microsoft credit and the magazines you can get from Zinio, you’ll never be bored while you’re near your Windows Phone! This offer is good through June 30th, so if you’re grabbing a new Nokia make sure you get Zinio set right away!
It’s clear that Microsoft and Nokia are doing their best to making buying a Lumia a sweet deal! It’s hard to say how much Verizon is involved in these, though they do have tips and a marketing page set up about Windows Phone, which is more than they’ve done for Blackberry! In any case, if you’re planning on buying a Lumia 928, or if you have a Nokia phone already, grab these deals before they’re gone!
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