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Have a Windows Phone 7 App idea? Microsoft will buy it from you for $5000 if you win

Have a Windows Phone 7 App idea? Microsoft will buy it from you for $5000 if you win

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Microsoft is running a contest t’ill July 8th and giving away $5000 to the best entry:

Description: Ever had a great idea for a Windows Phone app? Pitch us the idea and if it gets the votes, we’ll build your app and make it available on Marketplace as a FREE download for Windows Phone 7. Submit video or written description of the dream app you need.

Rewards:
  • Grand Prize Winner: One winner, selected by a Windows panel of judges from the top 150 Most Viral entries, will win the honor and glory of getting the app they need available as a FREE download on Marketplace, $5,000 and a new Windows Phone 7 device.
  • Runners-up: Four runners-up, selected by a Windows panel of judges from the top 150 Most Viral entries, will receive a 16GB Zune HD.
How to Submit:
  1. Record or write (blog) your idea for a totally new, totally original Windows Phone application (app)  — show us how creative you are.
  2. Click the Submit Entry tab and follow the steps provided.
  3. Tell your friends to come to Brickfish and vote for your entry!

Submit your entry below:

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