After a month long delay, and setting an ambiguous "late May" date almost down to the wire, Apple has finally revealed its plans for releasing the iPad outside of the United States.
On 28th May, customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK can finally pick up their shiny new tablet that Apple fanatics across the Atlantic have been so fervently championing these past few weeks.
Pre-orders for the tablet begin Monday, 10 May at the Apple online store, retail Apple shops and "select Apple Authorised Resellers".
Pricing might come as a bit of a blow to some fans, as the iPad has come out a little worse for wear after a fight with a currency conversion machine. The Wi-Fi only, 16GB model translates from $500 to a hefty £429; a good £90 premium for the privilege of living in the UK.
The full pricing list is as follows:
The full pricing list is as follows:
Wi-Fi only models
16GB: £429
32GB: £499
64GB: £599
W-Fi and 3G models
16GB: £529
32GB: £599
64GB: £699
Other pricing, such as accessories and 3G data charges have not yet been announced, but Apple has confirmed that the bookstore app iBooks will be available to download, for free, on 28 May. Also, no confirmation of the freeWinnie the Pooh iBook. Where are Apple's priorities?
If you're still left without the iPad, in countries such as Ireland and New Zealand, Apple plans to get the tablet to a further nine countries in July, with local pricing and pre-order information soon.
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