[Scutter]

I don’t have any inside information, but I would be shocked if you can’t buy this at Best Buy or any of the other large electronics chains. It’s not going to be limited to Microsoft stores only any more than iPads are.

That said, the Microsoft stores are great, so if you do have one near you definitely check it out.

[null and void]

My understanding is that MS doesn't want to alienate the PC makers it sells Windows, therefore MS has made the decision to not sell it where it competes one-on-one with their products.

A cynic might say MS doesn't want end users to unfavorably compare the Surface to real devices side-by-side.

[Nifster]

Counting on Best Buy to be around for very much longer is a dream