iPad to Get Official Launch in 9 More Countries on July 23
iPad has been a big success story for Apple, and Apple want this story to get even bigger by launching iPad in 9 more countries. Already iPad sales is getting closer to 4 million units (3.27 million to be precise), and you can expect it to get better with such a penetration.
These are the Nine countries to get iPad release:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Honk Kong
- Ireland
- Luxembourg
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Singapore
Apple has not revealed prices for these countries yet. So, expect to see price list on July 23 itself. Moreover, Apple is determined to launch iPad to several other countries during the later part of 2010.
Here is the official press release from Apple:
iPad Available in Nine More Countries This Friday
CUPERTINO, California—July 19, 2010—Apple® today announced that iPad™ will be available in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore this Friday, July 23. iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ user interface. iPad is 0.5 inches thin and weighs just 1.5 pounds—thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook—and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.*
Beginning this Friday, customers can purchase all models of iPad through Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
Pricing & Availability
All iPad models will be available in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore this Friday, July 23.iPad is currently available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the US for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for 16GB, $599 (US) for 32GB, and $699 (US) for 64GB for iPad Wi-Fi models and $629 (US) for 16GB, $729 (US) for 32GB and $829 (US) for 64GB for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G models. iPad will roll out to many more countries later this year and Apple will announce availability and local pricing for these additional countries at a later date.
*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
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