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by Jacqui Cheng, for Ars Technica
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Mar 05 2010 10:30am EDT

Apple's iPads to Hit Stores April 3

Ars Technica reports: Apple says the WiFi model of the iPad will be available in stores on April 3, and that the company will begin taking preorders for the device on March 12. Apple also says that the 3G model will be available in late April.

The company originally announced that the WiFi iPad would ship in late March, missing its self-imposed deadline by a few days. Still, a Saturday release will be good for those who plan to make an event out of the launch. (Don't pretend it didn't cross your mind! I've waited in enough lines with Apple fanatics to know better.) In addition to the 3G model, the WiFi model will also become available to Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK in late April.

The best part about the preorders is that they're not just for delivery—Apple says customers can also reserve an iPad to be picked up at a store when they become available on April 3. This should hopefully mitigate the need to camp out for the device on launch day.

Jacqui Cheng is an Associate Editor of Ars Technica.

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