Based on past history, it will be. Each of the Surface models I've pre-ordered have been delivered to me on the release date.
Has it been confirmed that the i7 isn't being released till the end of August?
I preordered both the RT and Surface 2 on their respective launches and received them on the very day that they said it would ship. I cannot wait for the SP3. I love my Surface 2 and it has performed greatly for what it is, but the SP3 is going to do wonders for me...especially the pen and screen size. One thing I hope holds true is battery life. If I can get around 8 hours using it the same way I use S2, then I'll be a happy Snowman.
Has it been confirmed that the i7 isn't being released till the end of August?