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February 10, 2012
Mobile

Smoked by Windows Phone lands in California!

Ah, California…

Land of sun, sand, movie stars, great vineyards. And starting today, Smoked by Windows Phone!

We took over CES 2012 in Las Vegas, and now we’re bringing the $100 challenge to Microsoft Stores across southern California.  We’re kicking things off  today at the South Coast Plaza Microsoft Store in Costa Mesa, CA.  My crew and I will be there from 2pm to 8pm.   Here’s how to get there if you’re local and want to come say hi or take the challenge:

You know the deal by now.  If your phone can beat Windows Phone in a head-to-head speed challenge on a common task that real people do every day on their smartphones and you get $100 cash, right on the spot. If your phone loses…

Be sure to follow me on Twitter for real-time updates on the action and for a heads up on where we’ll be next.  See you in Sunny California!

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