Where's the best place to buy the Surface Pro?

[whiteblazer01]

I realize the prices are pretty much the same everywhere, but I'm wondering where might the best place to buy from is. Considering return/warranty policy, bonus accessories/gift cards/promos, etc...

Best Buy has the 128GB model for $1000 + tax.
Amazon is $1050

I'd also like the Type cover and a 64GB micro SD card (which I understand Best Buy matches Amazon's price of $50).

Does Costco sell the Surface Pro?

 

[N.G.]

Microsoft store. The setup and half hour of instruction was worth at least 4 hours of my time. I've got 3 friends in the neighborhood with new Win 8 gadgets trying to figure some aspect of Live, email, setup and use, which I walked out of the store solved. Another got their box completely hosed by Staples' expensive service. Drove 2 hours and glad I did. Also a gal tech put on my screen protector free, which is something I am really not good at.

 

[whiteblazer01]

Microsoft store. The setup and half hour of instruction was worth at least 4 hours of my time. I've got 3 friends in the neighborhood with new Win 8 gadgets trying to figure some aspect of Live, email, setup and use, which I walked out of the store solved. Another got their box completely hosed by Staples' expensive service. Drove 2 hours and glad I did. Also a gal tech put on my screen protector free, which is something I am really not good at.

Thanks, I didn't even think about the MS store; there's one close by. On a side note (hopefully without straying off topic), do I need a Live account to use the Surface Pro, or can I use it like a regular PC? (I prefer not to have another account, it's bad enough I have a Google account).

BTW, what's the price at the MS store?

 

[mitchellvii]

Same price as everywhere else. One major benefit of the MS store is that they have all the keyboard covers and the OEM mini displayport.

 

[olimjj]

I know you indicated being close to a Microsoft Store, but if you know what you want and you are not in a hurry, you can avoid a trip by shopping at the Microsoft online store. Shipping is free for 3-7 day ground. You can you use the time waiting by utilizing the online tutorials at Microsoft and youtube etc. That's what I did.

Microsoft Store - Surface

 

[N.G.]

You need a Live acct and they can set it up there. Don't go mid afternoon Sat or Sun, or you may get minimal free service.

 

[whiteblazer01]

You need a Live acct and they can set it up there. Don't go mid afternoon Sat or Sun, or you may get minimal free service.

(I created a thread about "needing" a Live account here, in the interest of staying on point in this thread)