Apple iPad to go on sale in late April

By Claudine Beaumont, Technology Editor Published: 1:56PM GMT 05 Mar 2010

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British consumers will be means to buy the iPad from late April, Apple has voiced Photo: Reuters

British consumers will be means to buy both the Wi-Fi usually and Wi-Fi and 3G versions of the device in late April, Apple confirmed. The launch date is somewhat after than anticipated, but analysts have been notice that vague "manufacturing problems" could lead to a little delays.

US shoppers will be means to buy the Wi-Fi usually indication on Apr 3, with the Wi-Fi and 3G indication accessible after in the month. They can begin pre-ordering the inclination online and in-store from Mar 12.

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"The iPad is something utterly new," pronounced Steve Jobs, Apples arch executive. "Were vehement for business to get their hands on this enchanting and insubordinate product and bond with their apps and calm in a some-more intimate, discerning and fun approach than ever before."

The iPad, that has a 10in touch-screen, can be used to crop the web, attend to music, and watch movies, as well as download apps and review electronic books, magazines and newspapers.

Apple is nonetheless to make known UK pricing for the range of devices, but the entry-level indication will cost $499 in the United States. However, the Wi-Fi only, 16GB iPad is approaching to be labelled around �389 when it goes on sale in the UK, according to unknown sources close to Apple and the partners.