PC Magazine - among other sources - tells us that Microsoft will have stores opening by the end of this month (October 2012 for those keeping track). Click for the article.
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| Preview of Microsoft Surface Tablet |
They expect to have Windows 8 available for purchase. I expect that the Windows 8 Surface tablets will be there or not be far behind.
I'm not recommending a buy at this point, especially for anyone looking for a deal. My approach is cautious - wait 3-6 months for a good deal and at least 2 weeks to a month for consumer reactions to the new hardware & software.
For those buying Windows 7 PCs - with an optional upgrade to Win8 for $15 - remember that the key feature of Win8 is touch. Few Win7 laptops and fewer PCs come with touchscreens. Still, I would recommend the upgrade as insurance for future-proofing the OS as well as resale value goes.
In any case, I'm planning to visit the store in the Columbia (MD) Mall - when Surface arrives.
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