Apple confirms iPad 3 launch date, prices

March 7, 2012 - 23:12 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Apple has confirmed the launch date for the iPad 3 to be on March 16.

That means in less than 10 days fans will be able to get their hands on either a 16GB, 32GB or 64GB version of the slate. And, they’re available with or without 4G LTE, for which people will have to pay a little extra, Slash Gear reports.

As usual, Apple isn’t hiking up the prices but keeping them about the same as with the iPad 2. Hence, the iPad 3 will start at $499 for the 16GB model and then go up to $599 for the 32GB and $699 for the 64GB. Both white and black versions will be available at launch.

The 4G LTE model will be available on both AT&T and Verizon, but priced slightly higher. The 4GB model starts at $629, the 32GB model at $729, and the 64GB model at $829. All models, however, will be 3G-ready for international use.