Finally got one, but such an inconsistent experience searching near Seattle. Bought the iPad last Thursday in Bellevue square. No lack of availability for the iPad, but no pencils in stock of course. Since then, I've called each day, as I was told that was the best chance, and had to fight with the call center to get to someone in the store itself. I've been told the following from Bellevue, Southcenter, and U Village "We will get them in 4-5 weeks", "We have no idea what we will receive or when", "We get some in everyday around 2, just come in then", "We will not receive them until after the new year". Needless to say, the experience leaves something to be desired. In the end, called Bellevue again today, after stopping into south center, and them not having any. Bellevue said they had plenty of them, but I found it hard to believe, asked for them to hold one, which they said they couldn't do, and I should reserve it online..... Which wasn't an available option. Called them back as I was driving in, and spoke to someone who said it was absolutely no problem to reserve one. Made it to the store, and made it home with a Pencil. What a process though....
So far, I am loving it, and I've owned and or tried most tablets and convertible laptops with stylus options, including a Surface Pro that has been the leader for awhile.
