Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models reaching U.S. on April 30

While the iPad’s debut outside the U.S. has been delayed for end of May, enthusiasts in the U.S. seem to be in for a treat as far as this latest Apple offering is concerned. Come April 30, 2010 and users in the U.S. who had pre-ordered Wi-Fi + 3G models of the iPad can grab their device. It will also be available in Apple retail stores the same day.
Enabling users to seamlessly connect with their apps and content more intuitively, these models will now bring the full potential of the Web to users. The device’s revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface will allow them to browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and more.

The company reveals the iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models to be just around 0.5 inches thick. They tip the scale at approximately 1.6 pounds making them super-portable. Besides being thinner and lighter than conventional laptops or netbooks, the models will offer users up to 10 hours of battery life. This should suffice their needs of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching videos or listening to music. Using a 3G data network, users can watch out for up to nine hours of battery juice to surf the web.As Wi-Fi models, the iPad is available in the U.S. for an approximate price of $499, $599 and $699 for the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions respectively. As for the Wi-Fi + 3G models, they will hit shelves on April 30 in the US for a price of $629, $729 and $829 for the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models correspondingly. Apple retail stores will be delivering a free Personal Setup service to every user who buys an iPad at the store additionally.

Those outside the U.S. can expect the iPad to be available by the end of May. This includes Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. The company will start taking online pre-orders and will also make public the international pricing for the device on May 10, 2010.