{"id":392559,"date":"2010-03-05T11:07:21","date_gmt":"2010-03-05T16:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theappleblog.com\/?p=41927"},"modified":"2010-03-05T11:07:21","modified_gmt":"2010-03-05T16:07:21","slug":"save-the-date-apple%e2%80%99s-ipad-launching-april-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/392559","title":{"rendered":"Save the Date: Apple\u2019s iPad Launching April 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This morning, Apple finally announced the release date for its anticipated iPad, detailing that the tablet device will be available starting Saturday, April 3.<\/p>\n

The early April weekend launch will see only the Wi-Fi model of the touch-screen device being made available, starting at $499, with the 3G model being introduced later that month. Apple detailed that these dates only apply to the U.S., with international releases in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom to come towards the end of April. Sadly no specific dates or pricing for the international launch have been confirmed as of yet, however Macworld UK has been speculating<\/a> about the price for British customers. <\/span><\/p>\n

In the lead up to the official launch, Apple will be running a pre-order scheme, which starts March 12. Then on April 3, customers based in the U.S. will have their Wi-Fi iPad delivered to their doorstep or to their local Apple Store for pickup, whichever they choose. No word yet on the official launch or delivery date for the 3G model.<\/p>\n

Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who revealed the iPad back in January<\/a>, said the following about the upcoming launch: \u201cWe\u2019re excited for customers to get their hands on this magical and revolutionary product and connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reports popped up early this week hinting that the iPad would launch on March 26<\/a>, with further rumors suggesting that iPad’s would be arriving in stores for staff training<\/a> as early as March 10. Of course word from Apple regarding the launch has now set the record straight, confirming the speculated delay<\/a> until April.<\/p>\n

So with the iPad launch details now laid bare, will you be picking one up at launch? If so are you opting for the Wi-Fi or 3G model? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n

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