Although first announced with a March release date, the Apple iPad now has an official new launch day, April 3rd.
Analysts and consumers had expected a March 26th launch.
Although Apple would not specify the reason for the delay, analyst Peter Misek reported last week that the tablet was seeing "unspecified production problems," and Apple was not happy with the amount of tablets that ... [ read the full article ]
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Originally posted by kikzm33z: Lol.
$499 for the inferior version. That's just stupid.
The 64GB, 3rd Gen iPod Touch isn't even $400 and I'd much rather buy that.
I'd rather have the android...but this device is not intended for the heavy user, or even those who know about computers, or even those who might do a bit of research before spending $800. It is designed and intended for the braindead masses that have somehow come to the conclusion that Apple makes good computers and Toyota makes safe cars.
I'm just surprised they did not try to counter the android by making the "iRobot". I wonder if they will have unique names for the higher-end models...I think that top-of-the-line models should be called the "Big Brother".
I am guessing AT&T will charge more for the data plan on this, since they cannot tack on a $70 per month fee for phone service, and the web is (slightly) more useable on the larger screen (it still isn't the 'complete internet' promised by apple 3 years ago at the launch of the first iPhone...it does not even have flash support, let alone silverlight)
