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Paul Thurrott is reporting (http://www.winsupersite.com/blog/supersite-blog-39/windows8/microsoft-hold-windows-8-consumer-preview-event-february-29-microsoft-hold-windows-8-consumer-preview-event-february-29-142218?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter) that Microsoft will be holding a Windows 8 Consumer Preview event on February 29 in Barcelona.
February 29 is also when the Mobile World Congress is happening.
More than likely this will be the release date too. Stay tuned for more...