Latest version of iPad available in Canada March 16
Posted March 7, 2012 5:24 pm.
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Apple has announced its latest version of the iPad, called simply the “new iPad,” available March 16 in Canada. The new iPad will start at $499 (U.S.) for the WiFI version.
It’ll be Apple’s first 4G/LTE device which Neil Shuart, Director of Wireless Internet for Rogers, told 680News is great for the consumer
“It mean faster speeds, it means a better browsing experience, it means you can do more on the go once you’re connected to the 4G/LTE network,” said Shuart.
The new iPad will have 3.1 million pixels, which is more that a million pixels than an average home HDTV.
The iPad with WiFi price points are: $499 (16GB) $599 (32GB) and $699 (64GB). Rogers, Bell and Telus will support LTE on new iPad.
Apple is keeping iPad 2 and has dropped the base price to $399.
Apple also announced the latest version of Apple TV, which will support 1080p. It includes a new user interface, access to movies previously purchased on iCloud and iPhone photos.
CityNews technology reporter Mike Yawney (aka @gadget_guy) tweeted live updates and photos from the Apple event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in downtown San Francisco.