Start of sales of the iPad in the USA

Long awaited by many, especially those who pre-ordered, the launch of the iPad on last Sunday.  Slowly but surely the first reports from America are trickling through to Europe.

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Anyone who had not pre-ordered the iPad had no chance anyway, but you had the opportunity to see the new class of devices or, even better, hold the coveted small A4 device in your hands and play.

Apple fans even recognized Steve Jobs at the Valley Fair Apple Store. Hundreds of people waited long before the Apple Store opened. The sales rooms were rebuilt and staff hired especially for the human size

Experts believe the iPad has the potential to beat the iPhone record after 74 days One million devices sold.

Apple reports 300.000 iPads sold on Saturday. The analyst numbers vary widely, so it remains to be seen how much Apple can really sell.

The iPad should first end of April come to Germany, unfortunately the euro prices have not yet been published. (ck)

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