Apple is pretty quiet about the iPad lately. Ofcource it’s all part of a strategy, but the people out there are dying to know a little bit more about the iPad. Internal sources have told The Examiner that Apple Store employees will get their hands on the iPad next Wednesday, March 10th.
The employees can get familiar with the device in the 16 days that follow. The source is an Apple Store manager from the southern of California who wants to remain anonymous. The March 26th launch date only counts for the Wi-Fi-only model of the iPad. The 3G version will arrive in late April.
The Examiner also explains that ads will start showing up on March 15th, showing the iPad’s e-book capability. Apple even has a special surprise for those who wait and sleep in front of its stores.
In other news, Foxconn’s suppliers have leaked information about the amounts of iPads available at launch. They say there’s no delay and Apple will receive 600.000-700.00 iPads this month. Another 1 million iPads will be delivered in April, the same sources say. There are no manufacturing problems and Apple will start selling the iPad on the date they promised.
It seems analyst Peter Misek was wrong about his claim that there will be a limited amount of iPads available at launch due to production issues. The rumours about a possible delay had something to do with the delivery of stronger glass plates for the 9,7-inch screen of the iPad. It has other demands than a notebook. The screen might not be that big, but the touchscreen is bigger than usual.
So grab your agenda’s, because it seems the iPad shows up in Apple Stores all around the world on March 26th. Will you buy the iPad?
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