iPad's US debut set for April 3
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The wifi model of Apple's highly anticipated iPad multimedia device will be released in the US on April 3, with 3G-enabled devices available later in the month, Apple announced Friday.
All iPad models are set for availability in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK in late April, the company said.
US customers can pre-order either model beginning March 12.
Wifi models start at US$499 for a 16GB version, topping out at $699 for a 64GB unit. 3G-compatible model pricing starts at $629 for a 16GB version.
Apple also plans to release the iBooks application in the US on April 3.
When announced earlier this year, the iPad drew disappointment from some observers over its perceived high price tag and lack of key features, such as Flash support. But if Apple's track record is any indication, the device should nonetheless pose a serious challenge to competing offerings from Amazon and others.
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