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[Member-Found Deals] orangekid:
OK here's how it went:

I got to the Galleria around noon (a BIG ass mall in Houston), got in back of a big ass line. There were some peeps there all waiting, and some annoying dude who kept asking me like a million questions about WP7, he had an iPhone 4 but was going to do the challenge with an OLD htc tytn. Finally I was like "dude, your iPhone is better, just sell the WP7 phone" so he'd be quiet. Anyways, I waited in line for about 1.5 hours shooting the **** with a dude who had a rooted Hercules running a custom ROM, and I was rocking the rooted flashed MyTouch 3G handy that I recently traded my iPhone 2G for (before I found out about this). My ROM is all messed up, I mean I flashed some ugly ass Froyo ROM that has no market, no maps, turns off randomly, and runs slow as hell.

Oh yeah, you have to fill out this form too about using your image blah blah. So finally I get to the end of line, some chick checks my ID and I I'm like inside the store 3 people away from the "challenge"

Oh yeah, and the entire time I'm in line there's a dude with a "staff" shirt dancing the whole time to some kinect dancing game in front of the store. And I mean this dude looked goofy as hell, he basically was like if you took someone you knew in high school who smoked a lot of weed, and was high as hell, and stuck him in front of a T.V and said dance. He was doing all the dances but he was so apathetic looking about it. Anyways, that was entertaining for about 5 minutes. Good thing the Sklar brothers were subbing for Rome today, that's some good entertainment.

Anyways, so I finally get to the "challenge" and this enthusiastic black dude is like "damn! mytouch 3G, I lost a laptop to one yesterday!" Apparently some wise-guy had rooted and OC'd his MT3G, took off the lockscreen, and set up some widgets and beat this guy. I wasn't prepared for all that, so with my messed up ROM acting up he said "ok, do you use facebook?" I told him I didn't (which is true). He looked at me like I was an outer-space alien on crack. "Foreal!?" "for real, I don't use facebook" ok so the next challenge "ok, whoever can find a 4 star restaurant first with directions wins. " I told him I was game, so he said "start" I picked up my crappy tore up POS mt3G with a jacked up froyo ROM, open up the browser and it freezes, he puts his phone down and says "done!" proudly.

Then he tells me about the bing bar and how his Titan has stuff loaded all fast and I told him that looked pretty cool. So he says I can have any phone I want for mine, and just go to the counter and tell the guy.

The guy at the counter said that they were out of phones, but they can take my info and call me. Since the Titan2 is coming out in like a week they had it for zero dollars on an upgrade and I went for the Focus S (and I like the super amoled screen more anyways). He told me they'd get a new shipment in this weekend and he'd call me Monday or Tuesday to come get the phone, I just need my ID.

Easy as pie.

So for 1.5 hour wait not too shabby, probably sell the focus S as a down payment on a Note or iPad3 :)
[Member-Found Deals] Javier.San1993:
I hope they're not out of phones here in Costa Mesa, CA.....I drove for 1.5 hours after class to drop this crappy BB Curve off for a Focus S. Haha

Maybe I'll just end up like this guy and have to come later.....:)

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[Member-Found Deals] orangekid:
I doubt it, that guy above me had 5 people in line.

Houston is a BIG city, so hopefully it won't be like that for you.
[Member-Found Deals] jpitch2415:
Lol true story with the dancing pothead
[Member-Found Deals] jpitch2415:
While waiting and speaking to the guy behind me that was going to trade in an iPhone for the challenge I told him not to waste it and pulled out a busted up barely working prepaid android and he took that to trade in and I got the iPhone for $40 lol
[Member-Found Deals] orangekid:
lol, nice score.

Guy behind me was using a G2X, I was going to do the same but his phone had cracks and water damage and was really messed up, kept rebooting... I was like nevermind
[Member-Found Deals] :
im so in there tomorrow....some stuff came up today.

50 minute drive to va....they better have some phones!
[Member-Found Deals] nosit1:
Went I, waited 20 minutes, lost (miserably I might add with a Rogers HTC Hero) stood in line, took my info, should be here Saturday for the HTC Titan.

(Scottsdale store by the way, not a huge line today, only 4 people.)
[Member-Found Deals] fireshot91:
They don't. I went in today - they said they'd call me when they get some in stock, and I can come pick it up.

Apparently Tyson's one is doing it with feature phones too, not just smartphones.
[Member-Found Deals] i n f a m o u s:
The line was way too long so i ended just leaving. :(
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how was the line up there?
[Member-Found Deals] CharlyDigital:
Went to the Scottsdale store and took the guy on with an old palm pre. He looked at my phone and was like "I am guessing you are here for the phone" I played it all cool and was like "phone? I am here to smoke you fool. Let's do this!" He came back with "your dead Gaylord" so I says "put your money where your mouth is bro. Let's make it interesting.if I win I get the laptop and your ride.you win I get the phone and my wife gives you a bj" "DEAL"...my wife is pissed but I got a new phone....treat yo self!. LOL ok on the real the guy asked me to look up a four star restaurant he smoked the garbage PRE but the dude had an app already set up to find it. Should be picking up the new phone on sat.

Boom goes the dynamite
[Member-Found Deals] nosit1:
The guy gave me a dirty look when I came in for the second time today with my sister. Hey, she 'had' an OG Droid!
[Member-Found Deals] TheBDub:
Got a rain check for a focus s. Sad that my stock 2.3 galaxy s got less than a half a second away from winning doing the 2 city weather test... and that's only because the rep had both of the cities pre loaded -_-
[Member-Found Deals] Will of fire:
There's about 200 people waiting I got mines yesterday but my fiance didn't so here I am again
[Member-Found Deals] beathookup:
Wish VA wasn't so far, my tired WebOS phone is killing me.

If someone in the MD/VA area picks one up let me know
[Member-Found Deals] fireshot91:
Line ranged from 5 people to about 20-25 people at Tyson's.

They have no phones in stock, but will still do challenge, and call you in when they get it in stock so you can pick it up
[Member-Found Deals] beathookup:
I see there are no Sprint phones listed as the ones they are giving away. Is there really no love for Sprint customers?
[Member-Found Deals] Totòòò:
does the phone you turn in have to be in box and stuff or they just ask you to turn in the phone only?
[Member-Found Deals] fireshot91:
No idea, I'm on AT&T. They asked me if I wanted to stick with AT&T, and I said yes.

Phone only should be okay.
[Member-Found Deals] Censura_Umbra:
There is only one Sprint WP7. The Arrive, which is somewhat dated.
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Went to Tysons corner VA today with my bro, and it was like 10 people in line when when we got there. Filled out the media form ( because the will take your picture after you get "smoked by a windows phone"), Then we did the challenge and lost using a beat up vibrant and optimums t. The vibrant actually almost won the challenged, they have it setup that its near impossible to win.

They have no phones in store but where told we'll get a call to pick them up, plus a free 10% off card. She said the titan is not guaranteed, so they asked for a backup device and we picked the focus s.

Pretty easy, but hope i dont have to wait a month to get a call to scoop the phone.
[Member-Found Deals] Javier.San1993:
Apparently yesterday was the first day that there was a line...>.> I got a Focus S on the way for me. I guess they ran out... I have three different Microsoft stores to choose from, and I think I happen to choose to go to the one that had the biggest line, and no phones... my luck. Lol

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[Member-Found Deals] chils41:
My Cousin Just Got Titan !!!

I cant make to chicago today,

but i told my family to go.

my bro just got Titan for his chacha

awesome....

thanked you for tht

i wish i could retire my broken Glass G1 and Nesus One :(

thnx.
[Member-Found Deals] MRpeabodyia:
Read today, on slickdeals, that they are extending this contest through the end of the week.
[Member-Found Deals] Will of fire:
do you have a link.
[Member-Found Deals] cajunflavoredbob:
Some people reported being able to order the HTC Arrive (HTC 7 Pro) to use on Sprint. This is the only WP7 device on Sprint. It is easily the best keyboard device on the market, though.

No, They only want the phone and battery. You don't even need to turn in a charger.

It ends today at 6 or 7PM local time depending on the store. I'm not sure where you heard that rumor from.
[Member-Found Deals] Will of fire:
My fiance got a focus flash its small but its pretty sweet for free. It was the only phone in stock.
[Member-Found Deals] Totòòò:
I can confirm that. Oak Brook IL the store rep told me they are extending it

Sent from my BAMF Samsung G/Note
[Member-Found Deals] black03srt4:
Can anyone else confirm that they are extending this? I can't believe I missed this!
[Member-Found Deals] Will of fire:
I asked Santa Clara store they said no.
[Member-Found Deals] kirdroid:
Here is the proof for extension .... Tweet from Microsoft store:

https://twitter.com/MicrosoftStore/statuses/185625515640619009

We’ve decided to extend the #WindowsPhone Challenge! Contest rules can be found here http://t.co/RqqTKB3l. Hurry while supplies last!
[Member-Found Deals] Will of fire:
They changed it I wonder if they will check if you have service.
[Member-Found Deals] orangekid:
Not so, I'd take a MyTouch 4G Slide over the arrive any day of the week, it's actually the only keyboard device I've ever liked :)

That's wild they're extending this, so it ends tonight?
[Member-Found Deals] cajunflavoredbob:
The My Touch isn't a WP7 device.

The contest is now running until 5 April 2012 or until the stores run out of stock, whichever comes first. That being said, it is now up to local stores to decide whether to continue the promotion or not.
[Member-Found Deals] Teio:
I won the challenge lol... and they offered me a free laptop + phone...

Pretty easy to win though... if you set up your phone accordingly before the challenge...

Tried using my Galaxy S2 and they didn't accept it (afraid of my big boy huh?)

Then I took the challenge using my Xperia X10...
[Member-Found Deals] orangekid:
it looked like you meant best keyboard device period... I haven't tested alll keyboard WP7 devices (aren't there only like 2) so I'll take your word for it :)
[Member-Found Deals] beathookup:
What are the challenges that can be chosen?
[Member-Found Deals] cajunflavoredbob:
They pick the challenge for you. You have no say in it other than the case where you don't have a Facebook account.
[Member-Found Deals] chils41:
Just checked official Rules of the Contest.

it states:

This offer begins on March 30, 2012 and ends on April 5, 2012 or while supplies last, and is not redeemable for cash. Taxes if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient.

http://content.microsoftstore.com/store/smokedbywindowsphone/rules

Thnx.
[Member-Found Deals] kevina90:
traded my aging HTC aria for a titan. Going to miss the old thing. Has anyone else switched from android to wp7?
[Member-Found Deals] orangekid:
I used to dual-boot on my HD2 (might go back to it actually).

It's a bit of a shock being so limited as far as UI is concerned and getting used to some other features, but 7.5 really is a nice OS and is basically a fluid iOS. You'll like.
[Member-Found Deals] Totòòò:
how long it takes to receive the confirmation email from microsoft?
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mines was a couple hours after i got back
[Member-Found Deals] orangekid:
I got mine the day after.
[Member-Found Deals] beathookup:
Would anyone in the MD/VA area be interested in doing the contest for me? I can't get to the store but want to get in on it. PM me if you would be willing to work something out
[Member-Found Deals] black03srt4:
Just got back from the Microsoft store in Lone Tree,CO . I was the ONLY person in there doing the contest. And my rules sheet said I was number 1 in line. They asked for the weather in Las Vegas and green bay, wouldn't you know she already had both loaded on her windows phone. I got any phone I wanted and got the titan! Woot for a free $549 phone
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if any one gets a call/email from the store to pick up the phones....post here pls
[Member-Found Deals] Javier.San1993:
For the sole purpose of my own knowledge...why choose the titan over the focus s? I chose the focus over the titan due to its better screen. The difference in its processor is minimal. Also, I prefer something that will fit a bit better in my pants/hand.

I also read that the titan experiences death grip, while the focus does not.

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[Member-Found Deals] orangekid:
I'd rather have a 4.7" over a 4.3" but I went for the focus due to the screen and other issues.
[Member-Found Deals] black03srt4:
I went to the store today to take the challenge, and just received the Confirmation e-mail!
[Member-Found Deals] Javier.San1993:
Which store did you go to?

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[Member-Found Deals] black03srt4:
I went to the Lone Tree, CO store. I was first in line and there was NOONE after me. even after I was finished messing around in the store for over 30 minutes.
[Member-Found Deals] jhealy:
I plan on using it as a music controller and phablet without service for my room. For those reasons I don't need anything but wifi access and bluetooth. Plus the bigger screen will be better for showing videos.
[Member-Found Deals] TheBDub:
This happened to me in Seattle with Seattle and Chicago. I still almost won with a crappy Fascinate running stock 2.3.

Only reason I'd take the titan over the focus s is because of what I saw with all of the phones. All of the Amoled phones had TERRIBLE burn in. Terrible can't even begin to describe it. The titan and the radar? ZERO burn in. I chose the focus because it has a slightly higher resale value and I want the lumia 900.
[Member-Found Deals] Ferrari353:
Does it matter if the phone is rooted? Will they still accept it?

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[Member-Found Deals] cajunflavoredbob:
This doesn't seem to matter. They've taken other devices with root and custom ROMs. There is no rule expressly against it. I'd imagine it would ultimately be up to the individual stores, however.
[Member-Found Deals] kirdroid:
They don't care it is rooted or whatever ... All thy are doing is effectively giving free phones to increase Windows phone awareness among people, get them to start using WP7 and hoping they like it and spread the word.
[Member-Found Deals] TheBDub:
They don't care if it's rooted, if the screen is cracked, whatever as long as its in working condition.
[Member-Found Deals] Will of fire:
Read the rules it says it has to be factory state. I'm sure they don't know the difference
[Member-Found Deals] Javier.San1993:
I'm sure they do, but don't really care.

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[Member-Found Deals] jororosco:
Does anyone know if this is still going on? I would love to trade in my old x10! The website says it ended yesterday. Just wanna make sure before I head out to Santa Clara.
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call the store
[Member-Found Deals] chils41:
its still on

hopefully they wont run out of stock

till i reach oakbrook center, il tomorrow
[Member-Found Deals] Envy Diz:
I called the Scottsdale tel since I'm about 2hrs away... they had no idea about this.
[Member-Found Deals] nosit1:
Odd, when I called Friday the rep knew what I meant. I went Wednesday and Thursday without any issues.
[Member-Found Deals] cajunflavoredbob:
It is up to local stores to extend the event until 5 April 2012. The extension may not apply to every MS store.
[Member-Found Deals] Envy Diz:
You called Scottsdale store?
[Member-Found Deals] nosit1:
I went there three times across two days. On Thursday they said it would run until 10, never mentioned an end date however.
[Member-Found Deals] Envy Diz:
You were able to swap your phone/phones out?
[Member-Found Deals] nosit1:
Went in three times one as myself, one with my sister, another with my friend. We used a HTC Hero (active service), Motorola Droid OG (No service), and a iPhone 3GS (service, same as Hero). Went without a hitch, just have to coordinate pickup with the people. Haha. Appears they are recycling phones when they have stock of the new ones for general consumption.
[Member-Found Deals] Envy Diz:
So no questions asked they'll swap out free no need to sign contract...the only issue I see is insurance, I have att and they probably won't insure it. Guess I'll call again tomorrow, but damn its a drive 2.5 hrs.
[Member-Found Deals] nosit1:
As long as the device is functional and meets the requirements. No contract free phone. Insurance can probably be bought through Squaretrade or comparable.
[Member-Found Deals] jonnyg1097:
I wish Microsoft had some stores in Canada so I could take advantage of this deal :(
[Member-Found Deals] Will of fire:
Got a HTC arrive I don't have sprint but Its the only phone avaliable without rain check.
[Member-Found Deals] Will of fire:
Last day is today guys get your phone or 25 dollar gift card.
[Member-Found Deals] chils41:
I m very sad

All my family people got it.

Thanx |OP| again.

i sent two of my phones, but no luck today!

they were out numbered @ 10:12 AM

Anyway, I really hope they put it ON again.LOL.

thnx.
[Member-Found Deals] kirdroid:
I think the smoked by windows phone promo got extended till 12th.
[Member-Found Deals] chils41:
Yes !!!!!!!

Last chance for those who missed, including me ! LOL.

4/6/12 to 4/12/12.

ITS BACK ON.:):):)

http://content.microsoftstore.com/s...Costa-Mesa-CA?WT.mc_id=onlinestore_herobannerLink

"NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Contest starts 4/6/12 and ends 4/12/12 at participating Microsoft Retail Stores only. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. Windows Phones and non-smart phones are not eligible for the Windows Phone Challenge and other restrictions may apply. For Official Rules, see store associate."

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NO YOU CAN NOT SWAP PHONES THIS TIME.

FOR NEW RULES, READ POST BELOW

THANKS |OP| AGAIN.
[Member-Found Deals] cajunflavoredbob:
The "Smoked by Windows Phone" promotion has been extended into a new round. Sorry for not updating sooner. Round 3 runs from 6 April - 12 April. The new rules are below.

There are no more phone trades. You do not get to swap your old device for a WP7 handset anymore.

In every store, only the first 250 challengers will receive a $25 gift card.

If you won a laptop or swapped your old device for a WP7 heanset in round one or two, you are inelligable in Round Three.

If you only received a gift card in Round One or Two, you can win another one in Round Three.

If you win the challenge in this round, you win a $1000 gift card.

Updated rules:

http://content.microsoftstore.com/store/smokedbywindowsphone/rules3

OP updated with these new rules.
[Member-Found Deals] nosit1:
Awesome, but it still is going to take another week to get my new device. :(
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still waiting on a call/email to pick up phone....
[Member-Found Deals] Totòòò:
How long they said it will take?
[Member-Found Deals] :
they didn't say. I'll call and ask.
[Member-Found Deals] jpitch2415:
I am going to pick mine up right now , another line to stand in lol
[Member-Found Deals] fireshot91:
Same from mine. From Tyson's store.
[Member-Found Deals] nosit1:
Going to pick up 2/3 so tonight.

Got 2/3 devices.

I asked for HTC Titans. They ran out.

So we got HTC Titan II 's. Brand new phones!
[Member-Found Deals] CharlyDigital:
Still waiting for my email notice to pick mine up at Scottsdale location. I called twice and both times I was told that once mine is in they will email me. I would love to score a Titan II!
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wow!!!! hope thats what we get.

When did u do the challenge?
[Member-Found Deals] nosit1:
If was super shocked to see that. Waiting for email on the third device. Nothing yet.
[Member-Found Deals] CharlyDigital:
Just got mine. Titan 2 baby! Out of the others so they are hooking it up.
[Member-Found Deals] tspx23:
people are def getting titan II's too bad the lumia 900 is out of the question. I opted for a focus s though
[Member-Found Deals] CharlyDigital:
I chose the focus s too. They said they were out and not sure if they would get more.
[Member-Found Deals] :
YAYY!!:D:D got the email to come scoop my phone....hopefully its the titan 2
[Member-Found Deals] Javier.San1993:
How long ago did you go for the challenge?

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on march 29th.
[Member-Found Deals] Javier.San1993:
I went the 28th and haven't gotten a pickup email... :/

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[Member-Found Deals] Will of fire:
Exchanged my focus flash for a titan 2!
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Easy as cake :D
[Member-Found Deals] chils41:
I'm so jealous lookin at it.

I could not get any phones :(
[Member-Found Deals] Will of fire:
I changed both my focus flashes for titan 2s
[Member-Found Deals] CharlyDigital:
anyone able to set up google accounts on it? I get an error every time.
[Member-Found Deals] Will of fire:
No I can't set it up either. I guess I got a big ass iPod and xboxlive browser haha
[Member-Found Deals] nosit1:
Anyone having issues with their Titan II?
[Member-Found Deals] Will of fire:
No issues here.
[Member-Found Deals] CharlyDigital:
So google would not connect. I gave it a day and works fine now. Sounds strange but the steps took were. Turned off phone>disconnected plate from back> plugged back in made sure it was flush> turned on and turned off wifi> set up google account. Worked! Not sure if timing or luck of the draw but if you are having issues try that.

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[Member-Found Deals] Javier.San1993:
When I get this Focus S I'm planning on using it as my "daily driver" just cuz I want to see how it compares to my captivate. I'm sure sound quality will be better with my crappy, but Focus S has 4G in some places, and I'm pretty sure it will have a better GPS lock and Wifi signal. We'll see when I get it though.

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[Member-Found Deals] FC1032:
I wish it was here in Australia too... =^= I kinda like WP7
[Member-Found Deals] Javier.San1993:
I'm starting to feel like they won't email me... I went on the 28th... 3 weeks have passed, and nothing.... just the confirmation email... any suggestions as to what I should do?

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[Member-Found Deals] nosit1:
waiting on my third one. Same issue. I'm going to call down to check on it.
[Member-Found Deals] Javier.San1993:
Calling sounds like the only option for me. I would drive down to where it is at, but it's an hour drive...

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[Member-Found Deals] fireshot91:
I went into the store the day after my email.

They had already run out of HTC Titans, and Focus S's, so they offered me a choice between a Titan II, or a Focus Flash. I took the Titan II, used it for three-four days, traded it with some guy on Craigslist for a Galaxy Note (About 2 weeks old one), sold the Note on Craigslist for $525 :D.

My brother unfortunately got a Focus Flash, and....yeah, it might just be better to keep that phone, nobody is buying it.
[Member-Found Deals] Javier.San1993:
I called a few minutes ago. Associate told me that they just got a shipment of Focus Ss. Unfortunately I have work in half an hour.... I'll have to wait til Monday:/

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[Member-Found Deals] kevina90:
0.o traded a TITAN 2 for a NOTE? You are really lucky lol, titan 2s arent even selling for 400 now on ebay BNIB.
[Member-Found Deals] DJsCrIBbLe:
Man I just seen this. I have a ton of old smart phones I coulda changed out... :( I live in MN though and bet the lines was crazy as our windows store is in the mall of America ...