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Apple Sells Over 300,000 iPads First Day
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Apple has reported sales of more than 300,000 iPads since its official launch in the US. At 0.5 inches thick and weighing 1.5 pounds, the WiFi-enabled device costs US$499 for a 16GB model, US$599 for 32GB and US$699 for 64GB. 3G-enabled models, which will support 7.2 Mbps downlink speeds on HSPA networks, will be available in late April for a retail price of US$629 for 16GB, US$729 for 32GB and US$829 for 64GB. With a 9.7-inch display, the iPad features Multi-Touch user interface, enabling users browse the web, read and send email, view and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games and read ebooks.

Apple today announced that it sold over 300,000 iPads in the US as of midnight Saturday, April 3. These sales included deliveries of pre-ordered iPads to customers, deliveries to channel partners and sales at Apple Retail Stores. Apple also announced that iPad users downloaded over one million apps from Apple’s App Store and over 250,000 ebooks from its iBookstore during the first day.

“It feels great to have the iPad launched into the world—it’s going to be a game changer,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “iPad users, on average, downloaded more than three apps and close to one book within hours of unpacking their new iPad.”

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution with the Apple II, then reinvented the personal computer with the Macintosh. Apple continues to lead the industry with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system, and iLife, iWork and professional applications. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store, has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.