Apple has confirmed the US release date of the new iPad. The iPhone style tablet will be available to buy in the US from Saturday 3rd April for Wi-Fi models and “late April” for the Wi-Fi + 3G versions. The iBooks ereader app will also be available for free download from the US App Store on the same day.
Those who can’t face missing out on the first batch of kit will be able to order an iPad online from March 12th for pickup on 3rd April from a US Apple retail store. Suggested retail pricing starts at $499.
International Apple fans will have to wait a little longer. According to the press release:
iPad will be available in both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models in late April in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. International pricing will be announced in April. iPad will ship in additional countries later this year.
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