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Apple iPad to become available on April 3, pre-orders start March 12
Zach Epstein
The Wi-Fi version of Apple's iPad will launch on April 3; 3G version to follow in late April
The Wi-Fi-only Apple iPad will launch on April 3rd, with the 3G version to follow in late April
Published on Mar 5, 2010
Apple announced this morning that its highly anticipated Apple iPad will become available online and in stores on April 3rd, with pre-orders starting on March 12th.
The April 3rd launch applies to the Wi-Fi version of the iPad, which will be available in three models: a 16GB version for $499, a 32GB version for $599 and a 64GB version for $699.
The 3G-enabled version, compatible with AT&T's 3G networks, will follow in late April. Apple's 3G iPad is also available in three builds: 16GB for $629, 32GB for $729 and 64GB for $829.
While no contract is required, Apple will require $14.99 per month (250MB of data) or $29.99 ("unlimited data") per month from customers wishing to utilize 3G connectivity.
While many view the iPad as an answer without a question, Apple is still expected to quickly climb to the top of the still miniscule consumer tablet market.
With an entry-level price point that comes in at half of early analyst expectations, the iPad is accessible to a much wider range of consumers than initially expected.
