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With Windows Phone 7 is almost here! To make sure you’re psyched and ready to build, the folks at Microsoft are hosting a free, two-day Developer Launch event in a city near you.

The first day offers a series of technical learning sessions that move from basic to advanced as the afternoon unfolds. The second day is a hands-on workshop, designed to help you transform your ideas into real apps that you can upload and sell in the Marketplace – the new Microsoft app store.

They’ll also have interactive displays, an Xbox 360 lounge loaded with Halo:Reach, and the actual Windows Phone 7 devices available for you to try. That’s pretty cool, considering that only a handful of people have gotten their hands on these phones. You can register for one or both days, but space is limited, so reserve your spot soon.