Finally after many rumors Apple has officially announced about their long awaited tablet – “iPad“. Many people are really very excited after the announcement of the iPad Features, Price. Most of them guessed that the price would be around $1000, but surprisingly Apple is selling the basic iPad model for $499.

Apple iPad comes in three sizes: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB and users have the choice of purchasing the device with or without 3G Internet access.

Apple iPad Prices Without 3G Contract

• iPad 16GB Price: $499
• iPad 32GB Price: $599
• iPad 64GB Price: $699

Apple iPad Prices With 3G Contract

• iPad 16GB 3G Price: $629
• iPad 32GB 3G Price: $729
• iPad 64GB 3G Price: $829

Apple iPad 3G Data Plan Costs

Apple has joined their hands with AT&T for 3G data plans. But the good thing is that there is no contract involved and the iPad is fully unlocked. You can activate it by using a new micro SIM. It also gives you Free use of AT&T WiFi hotspots.

• $14.99/month – 250MB of data
• $29.99/month – Unlimited data

Availability of Apple iPad in US and Worldwide

The Wi-Fi + 3G models of Apple iPad will be available from April in the US and other selected countries. The Wi-Fi only edition of the iPad will be available in late March worldwide. Apple iPad will be sold in the US through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers. International pricing and worldwide availability will be announced very soon.