Other Windows Phone 8 devices slated for release include the , as well as the . Verizon is expected to carry Windows 8 phones, but has yet to announce any details.

To make sure it's easy for you to get your hands on new Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 devices, Microsoft plans to open more than 30 holiday stores across the United States.

A brief check of the Microsoft Store site suggests most of these stores will be operational on October 26. You can find a complete list of regular and Holiday Store locations on the .