iPad Wi-Fi + 3G available in the US starting April 30

By Rene Ritchie
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Apple announced today that the iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models would indeed be available in the US in "late April", technically the latest April date available -- April 30:

Wi-Fi + 3G models of [Apple's] magical iPad will be delivered to US customers who’ve pre-ordered on Friday, April 30, and will be available in Apple retail stores the same day starting at 5:00 p.m.

iPad Wi-Fi + 3G is identical to the Wi-Fi only models that shipped on April 3 (see TiPb's iPad review), but include an unlocked 3G radio for connectivity on the go, and aggressive AT&T plans for contract-free data at $14.99 for 256MB and $30 for unlimited.

That just leaves international iPads, which are still scheduled for pre-order starting May 10 and release starting "late May" in several additional countries, including Australia and Canada.

If you've go confirmation of your iPad Wi-Fi + 3G shipment, or plan on lining up at an Apple Store near you to grab one, let us know!

Rene Ritchie
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Rene Ritchie is one of the most respected Apple analysts in the business, reaching a combined audience of over 40 million readers a month. His YouTube channel, Vector, has over 90 thousand subscribers and 14 million views and his podcasts, including Debug, have been downloaded over 20 million times. He also regularly co-hosts MacBreak Weekly for the TWiT network and co-hosted CES Live! and Talk Mobile. Based in Montreal, Rene is a former director of product marketing, web developer, and graphic designer. He's authored several books and appeared on numerous television and radio segments to discuss Apple and the technology industry. When not working, he likes to cook, grapple, and spend time with his friends and family.