Cheap Apple iPad Deals

Cheap Apple iPad deals

Ah... searching for deals and savings on an Apple iPad eh?

Sadly, there are currently no deals on the "magical" and "revolutionary" Apple iPad... YET! But when there are, you can be sure I will find them and post them right here.

Right now, the only sure place to get the iPad is at the Apple Store and the only official price you'll see is from the price list below:

Based on the price table above, the cheapest iPad is the 16 GB, WiFi model for $499. While the most expensive iPad is the 64GB 3G model, at a cool tune of $829. Don't forget sales tax and possibly recycling fee of around $5-12, depending on your state.

The price may seem steep, but consider this, the only sure-bet way to get an iPad without being ripped-off or scammed is from to buy directly from the Apple Store.

Or, if you're on a budget, wait a while until the prices fall. And they will, perhaps 10 percent or more in only a month or two. Case in point: See my iPod Touch deals... much cheaper at Amazon.com than from the Apple Store.

The iPad is also in limited stock available at your local Best Buy stores. Check their store locator or online store to see if an iPad is in stock for your particular region. Be warned though, if you live in a large metropolitan area, it is very likely your local Best Buy is all out of stock of iPad, especially the 3G models.

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About the Apple iPad

It's finally here. All the speculation, rumors, wondering, and not sleeping at night are finally over. Apple has begun to release their long awaited follow-up to the Newton. The Apple iPad. Apple started shipping the iPad with WiFi connectivity starting April 3rd, 2010.

Available in two versions, WiFi and WiFi+3G, the WiFi iPad has already been shipping for a couple weeks. The iPad with WiFi+3G is slated to ship in early May. Each version will be available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB SSD hard drive configurations.

Weighing in at 1.5 pounds and 0.5-inches thick, a lucky few (and apparently very weak) who have held an iPad commented that it still feels surprisingly heavy.

The most noticeable feature? Its speed. Reports are consistent that the iPad is super fast. This has led to speculation of future competitions between people's fingers and their iPads. Which is faster?

AT&T 3G data service will be provided through pre-paid plans for the WiFi+3G iPad. Prices are much cheaper than equivalent cell phone plans with $14.99/month for 250MB and $29.99/month for unlimited data. The iPad is "unlocked", but will only work on AT&T's 3G network. Sigh.

All existing iPhone applications will run on the iPad, including any already purchased on an iPhone or iPod Touch. A new iPhone/iPad SDK released on January 27th allows developers to take advantage of the iPad's latest features.

As always check back here for the cheapest of cheap deals that we can find on Apple's iPad because we'll be posting them!

Useful Links and Resources:

• Engadget iPad Review
• Gizmodo Coverage
• Official Apple iPad Page