From Verge "Confirming" April 8th Date-Says take it to the Bank!

[dtboos]

Another way to look at it, although I would never compare a communications device to Jesus Christ, it that if the Lumia 900 is released on the 8th, it could be said that it is signifying Nokia's marketshare in North America rising from the grave. If they actually publicly said this though, it would piss quite a few people off, myself included. I am a huge Windows Phone fan, but that would be pushing it too far.

I doubt that's their angle or reasoning. My guess is they still didn't have all FCC approval yet, but also wanted to let the new iPad hysteria simmer down before release, so that was the reason for the pushback.

The weekend of the 8th makes a lot of sense as it is a nice distance from the release of the iPad, and would be a good time to go big with adverts. Although I do also think they may release it on the 9th instead of the 8th in a conscious move to NOT offend those who celebrate Easter.

 

[Alteran195]

Here's what I'm wondering in regards to promoting the 900. Any AT&T associates out there feel free to chime in . There's been rumors that Microsoft will offer a $25 app card with the phone. I know Microsoft has done this before but not sure with the release of a new device. But does anyone know/think the card will also be available on the 8th? Like, others, I'm counting down the days to the 8th but it would add insult to injury if the card isn't available at launch time.

Id be good with that since i still have my $25 app card from when i bought and returned my focus flash.

 

[RiseAgainst94]

Id be good with that since i still have my $25 app card from when i bought and returned my focus flash.

Oh boy, I could use that 50$ gift card that BestBuy advertised and buy a 50$ Lumia 900 with a 25$ app card....wow.