Apple will be allowing customers to pre-order the iPad starting at 8:30am Eastern Time on Friday, March 12th.
This information comes via TUAW who contacted Apple PR and received the following quote…
“Customers can pre-order online at apple.com at 5:30am Pacific time on Friday, March 12.”
Get your credit cards ready!
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Apple store employees may get their first glimpse of the iPad on March 10th when training for the device begins, according to an Examiner.com report.
We not only heard this from inside sources, but confirmed it with an Apple Store manager in Southern California who wishes not to be named.
Examiner.com also offers some information on the expected launch:
- The actual release date hasn’t been set, but March 26 is very likely.
- The 3G versions won’t be available until April or May.
- Commercials will start airing on March 15. E-book capabilities will be emphasized.
- People who camp out for the iPad lauch will receive a “special gift.”
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