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Here are some pics, courtesy Apple Computer:

And here is pricing for the two models, Wifi only and Wifi + 3G (in USD):

Personally I will be puchasing an unit, not only for testing purposes, but to see where the platform can go.

There is no camera, front or back, so forget about iChat.  And no word on the ability to make calls.  I’m sure third party apps such as Skype or IM will allow some sort of VOIP, but that will be remain to be seen.

If you have purchased Apps from the App store, you will be able to transfer them to the iPad for free.  Thank you Apple.

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** Logitech WiLife Security, www.logitech.com  $379 Master System, $300 extra cameras

** Belkin TuneBase FM with Hands-Free, www.belkin.com  $99

** Timex iConnect, www.timex.ca  $99

** USBCell AA (2 pack), www.usbcell.com $10

** Dell Wasabi PZ310, mini-printer, www.dell.ca  $189

** Samsung TruDirect 8x DVD USB drive with LightScribe, www.samsung.ca $100
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** Minui HandySitt portable high chair,   www.minuihandysitt.com   $159

** B&O BeoTime Alarm Clock, www.bang-olufsen.com  $400

** iHome iP41 Alarm Clock/iPod Player, www.ihomeaudio.com  $100

** Toshiba NB200 Netbook, www.toshiba.ca  $469
Ergo Tilt Laptop Stand, www.ergo-tilt.com  $25
MS Office Student 2007, www.microsoft.ca  $99 (special)

** Safety1st Complete Air with Dorel’s/Ketterings AirProtect, baby seat (with side bags), www.safety1st.com  $299

** G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra Accelerator Suit Duke, www.hasbro.com  $70

** Suunto  t6c Training Watch, www.suunto.com $399

** Coleman RoadTrip Fold N Go Grill, www.colemancanada.ca  $130 (CDN Tire)

** Kryptonite Evalution Mini lock, www.krytponitelock.com   $85

** Chariot Carriers Cougar 2 with stroller/jogger/bike hitch, Stridlite, www.chariotcarriers.com $675, + $100 – $125 for acc., $250 for

ski attachment

** Rocky Mountain Whistler 50, www.bikes.com $1,050

** Thule 962XT (S3) Bike Rack, www.thule.com  $150 ($100 for 2 bike unit, the S2)

(** Scott-E-Vest Cotton T-Shirt, www.scottevest.com  $30)

(** Bell Variant adult helmet $145 and Bell Amigo kids helmet $38, www.bellsports.com)
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on Vimeo.

 
** Finis SwiMP3 Underwater MP3, www.finisinc.com  $149

** Motorola “Hint” cell phone, www.motorola.ca  $plan dependent

** ClickFree Traveller, www.clickfree.com  $60

** Bodyguardz Protectors, www.bodyguardz.com  $10 and up

** Speakal: iPanda, www.speakal.com  $129

** Oral-B Pulsonic Brush www.oralb.com  $79

** Olympus Stylus Tough-6000, www.olympuscanada.com  $299

Akash Sablok on Breakfast Television (Citytv: Vancouver), May 4, 2009 from Gadgets Explained on Vimeo.

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** Breville Steamer, www.breville.ca  $100
** Human Touch SWAN personal massager, www.humantouch.com  $80
** Nintendo DSi (blue), www.nintendo.ca  $139
** WinTV-HVR-1950 USB TV tuner, www.hauppauge.com  $149
** Kensington PC to Mac Media Sharing Cable, www.kensington.com  $40
** ClickFree Traveller, www.clickfree.com $70
** Pinnacle Video Capture for Mac, www.pinnaclesys.com  $89
** Bodyguardz Protectors, www.bodyguardz.com  $10 and up

** Rogers Internet Stick, www.rogers.com  $plan dependent
** Xantrex Power Block 100, www.xantrex.com  $100
** Samsung 8x SuperSlim USB drive, www.samsung.ca  $80
** Kodak Zx1 Camcorder, www.kodak.ca  $149
** Finis SwiMP3 Underwater MP3, www.finisinc.com  $149
** Olympus Stylus Tough-6000, www.olympuscanada.com  $299
** Heys All-In-One Travel Adapter, www.heys.ca  $25
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** Brookstone Ion Ripping Turntable, $150  www.brookstone.com Vinyl LPs to MP3s / Connect your Ion USB turntable to your PC or Mac. Included software, Also connect your cassette deck or other audio source, Windows 98, 2000 or XP, or Mac OS9+ and one USB1.1 port.**Creative Vado HD, $230 / www.creative.com  Captures video in 720p high-definition quality.  Included HDMI cable that provides 1080i output to an HDTV.2x digital zoom and works great in dim environments / 2 hours of recording and playback or 4 hours in standard def. USB tab and post your videos directly onto popular web sites such as YouTube, Photobucket or Box.net with the built-in Vado Central software. Make and edit your own short movies, or capture snapshots in still and burst mode with the built-in Vado Central software.  / Large 2″, antiglare screen / Rechargeable battery for 2 hours of recording and playbackOptional accessories: waterproof pouch, mesh case, A/V cable, spare rechargeable battery and a battery charger.

** Mini-Motion Games (skateboard, racing, etc.), $20 each www.aptusgames.com Cars of Fury, Home Run King, Sk8 House, Hoverboard Racing / Plug and Play USB games, no install, quick fun, $20 each!

** iLane (reads and composes emails by voice), $600 + 7.99/mth / www.ilane.com Control your smartphone using simple voice commandsOpen, listen to, and respond to email entirely hands-free.  Notifies you when new emails arrive on, “Good Morning Jenn, you have 18 new emails.” / Plus, iLane lets you access and control lots of other smartphone applications by voice command, including managing phone calls, SMS messages and calendar.Monthly fee covers updates, speaks Popular News, Sports and Weather Services Out Loud and On-Demand!  ** Brookstone Vuzix iWear AV230 XL Video Glasses, $199 / www.brookstone.com  44″ virtual theater with vivid, high-contrast OLED color displays // Lightweight, ergonomic design / Adjustable focus wheels let you use these with or without prescription eyeglasses. / Removable, high-quality ear buds can be detached to allow each wearer to use his or her own.  /Works with iPods and most portable DVD players and video devices (cable included). / 7 hours on one AA battery. ** CardScan Executive (for Mac and PC), $300 / www.cardscan.com   USB connection and power, Up to 30 cards a minute // Capture contact information from almost anywhere (business cards, email signatures, web pages and more) // CardScan puts your contact information where you want it and keeps you in sync (Outlook, ACT!, Notes, GoldMine, Palm or Windows Mobile, Blackberry and more)  / CardScan keeps your contact data safe, securely backing up your data to our CardScan at Your service online service at no charge / Risk-free, all CardScan products offer an unconditional risk free 30 day trial  ** PLANon Printstik PS950, $300 / www.planon.com Whether it is from your laptop, BLACKBERRY, print what you need, when you need it, with the convenience that you have always wanted. / Graphics can be printed clearly without smudging. / Print boarding passPrint web pages when browsing the internet for such items as bank transactions, show tickets and brochures.Print vital documents, simply have them emailed to your portable device and print them on-the-spot with your PRINTSTIK. / – Battery powered (charges in 3 hours). Bluetooth printing.  Thermal- Cartridges are $25 for a 3pk, 20 pages per cartridge