When Apple first announced the iPad, they said that the Wi-Fi models would be shipping in late March. While no one has heard any official news from Apple, the date flying around is March 26th at 6 PM.
According to the Examiner, this date makes sense because Apple employees are reportedly getting trained for the iPad beginning on March 10th. The post also says that TV ads will begin Mach 15th. Finally, those who camp out to get an iPad on its launch date will receive a "special gift."
The 3G model iPads are scheduled to be released sometime in April.
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