Buying New Phone At Apple Store

I am going to be upgrading my iPhone 3 to the 4S.  If I go and buy my phone at the Apple Store, will they be able to get me all set up and up and running or will I still have to bring it to AT&T?  I am thinking I'll get more information on the phone and features at the Apple Store so that's why I am leaning towards going there to buy it over the AT&T Store.  Any advice is appreciated.  Thanks!

Go to the Apple store, they will handle everything. You can transfer your info yourself, after they activate your phone. Just follow the directions here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2109

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