Microsoft Giving Developers Device Heads Up

"Looks like MS is reaching out to developers who have apps in the WM (6.5) Marketplace already and sending them emails about how to obtain WP7 devices, and yes, they're loaner devices so they go back to MS in the end. This is an email received by Herm of Herm's Software"

Looks like Microsoft isn't kidding about getting developer devices out there soon. The email from Todd Brix outlines the process for getting a device. Looks like developers won't be restricted to the emulator for much longer.