Apple iPad up for preorder now & More
3/12/2010 10:58:00 PM
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The Apple Store is back, and as expected the iPad is available for preorder. Apple’s touchscreen tablet is currently available to order in its WiFi-only form, priced from $499 with 16GB of flash storage. Orders placed today are expected to ship on April 3rd in the US.
However, while Apple Stores worldwide went down, only the US one is actually accepting preorders. In fact the updated store is still to confirm pricing for the iPad outside of the US, something which Apple have proved reluctant to tell us about.
Of course, if you want a 3G-enabled version of the iPad – which uses an unlocked GSM modem (with AT&T compatible bands, though not T-Mobile USA) and a microSIM card – you’ll have to wait a little longer. Those models are set to arrive in late-April 2010, priced at $629, $729 and $829 respectively for the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models.
Apple iPad Keyboard Dock won’t ship until mid-April
Hoping to pick up one of Apple’s more useful iPad accessories along with your iPad preorder? Unfortunately it looks like early-adopters will have to suffer with the onscreen keyboard for a while, as according to the Apple Store the iPad Keyboard Dock – while available to purchase now – won’t ship until mid-April 2010.
That’s in contrast to most of the other official iPad accessories, which are listed as set to ship in time for April 3rd. The official Apple iPad case comes in at $39 while the iPad Dock Connector to VGA adapter is $29. If you can cope without the QWERTY and just want a docking station, the iPad Dock is $29 and will also ship for April 3rd.
In fact, the only later accessory is the Apple iPad 10W USB Power Adapter, which is priced at $29 but not expected to ship until late-April. Looks like heavy iPad users will have to get used to carrying their AC adapter between home and the office until then.
iPad gets open ePUB support; 3G control detailed
If you’re still wavering about slapping in your credit card details for an iPad preorder, perhaps some new tidbits about functionality might change your mind. Apple have quietly added a few new details to their iBooks and 3G pages, including confirmation that readers will be able to load non-DRM ePUB format titles to their iPad via iTunes.
That accompanies support for Apple’s own, DRM-encrypted ebooks and digital content that will be purchased on-device through the iBookstore. Previously, while we’d known which format Apple would be using, it was unclear whether titles from outside of the iBooks ecosystem would be supported. Still, it looks like there’ll be no way to download such content directly onto the iPad itself.
Meanwhile Apple have thrown up some screenshots of the 3G management system by which owners of the iPad WiFi + 3G models will be able to control their mobile data usage. As well as being able to sign up and cancel on-device, there’ll also be a running total – useful for those on the 250MB package ($14.99 per month) – and the ability to switch between that and the unlimited data package ($29.99) or add a one-off 250MB boost ($14.99). It’s also been made clear that you can sign up and cancel as often as you like.
However, while Apple Stores worldwide went down, only the US one is actually accepting preorders. In fact the updated store is still to confirm pricing for the iPad outside of the US, something which Apple have proved reluctant to tell us about.
Of course, if you want a 3G-enabled version of the iPad – which uses an unlocked GSM modem (with AT&T compatible bands, though not T-Mobile USA) and a microSIM card – you’ll have to wait a little longer. Those models are set to arrive in late-April 2010, priced at $629, $729 and $829 respectively for the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models.
Apple iPad Keyboard Dock won’t ship until mid-April
Hoping to pick up one of Apple’s more useful iPad accessories along with your iPad preorder? Unfortunately it looks like early-adopters will have to suffer with the onscreen keyboard for a while, as according to the Apple Store the iPad Keyboard Dock – while available to purchase now – won’t ship until mid-April 2010.
That’s in contrast to most of the other official iPad accessories, which are listed as set to ship in time for April 3rd. The official Apple iPad case comes in at $39 while the iPad Dock Connector to VGA adapter is $29. If you can cope without the QWERTY and just want a docking station, the iPad Dock is $29 and will also ship for April 3rd.
In fact, the only later accessory is the Apple iPad 10W USB Power Adapter, which is priced at $29 but not expected to ship until late-April. Looks like heavy iPad users will have to get used to carrying their AC adapter between home and the office until then.
iPad gets open ePUB support; 3G control detailed
If you’re still wavering about slapping in your credit card details for an iPad preorder, perhaps some new tidbits about functionality might change your mind. Apple have quietly added a few new details to their iBooks and 3G pages, including confirmation that readers will be able to load non-DRM ePUB format titles to their iPad via iTunes.
That accompanies support for Apple’s own, DRM-encrypted ebooks and digital content that will be purchased on-device through the iBookstore. Previously, while we’d known which format Apple would be using, it was unclear whether titles from outside of the iBooks ecosystem would be supported. Still, it looks like there’ll be no way to download such content directly onto the iPad itself.
Meanwhile Apple have thrown up some screenshots of the 3G management system by which owners of the iPad WiFi + 3G models will be able to control their mobile data usage. As well as being able to sign up and cancel on-device, there’ll also be a running total – useful for those on the 250MB package ($14.99 per month) – and the ability to switch between that and the unlimited data package ($29.99) or add a one-off 250MB boost ($14.99). It’s also been made clear that you can sign up and cancel as often as you like.
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