AppleInsider Staff
iPad Wi-Fi models in China will be available for a suggested retail price of CNY3988 for 16GB, CNY4788 for 32GB and CNY5588 for 64GB. The press release made no mention of the 3G-capable model, which sells for $130 more than the Wi-Fi models in the U.S.
Apple said it plans to continue to release the iPad in "many more countries later this year." Availability and pricing for these additional countries will be announced at a later date.
In July, it was reported that Apple was in talks with Founder, a Chinese PC maker, to distribute the iPad in the nation of over one billion. Monday's announcement did not indicate that the PC maker would play a part in sales of the iPad.
In July, Apple opened a new megastore in Shanghai, as the company has pushed to have a greater presence in the country. Apple intends to open 25 new stores in mainland China as it focuses on building its brand name in the country.
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Can someone remind me in which countries it's already available. I'm pretty sure US, Canada and UK, but where else?
Can someone remind me in which countries it's already available. I'm pretty sure US, Canada and UK, but where else?
The device originally launched in the U.S. on April 3. The UK, Australia, Canada, France, Japan, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland followed on May 28.
Then in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore on July 23.
The device originally launched in the U.S. on April 3. The UK, Australia, Canada, France, Japan, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland followed on May 28.
Then in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore on July 23.
The thought comes to mind: that before too long, the largest market for iDevices will be in the same country that manufactures them.
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An iPad 2 this year seems less and less likely. I guess we can keep hope for a January announcement.
I wonder how popular it will be? Sometimes it's hard to know how successful an object from one culture will be in another. Also it will be there without the full iTunes Store behind it. I guess iPhone sales will be the best guide, or maybe Hong Kong sales.