iPad Release announced

Apple announced an US iPad release of April 3 with pre-orders March 12. The 3G enabled version is targeted for release at the end of April. The announcement mentioned release in Canada which was estimated to be a month later than in the US.

iPad information still pending:

Canadian cell providers (1 or all 3?)

Canadian cell data rates competitive? Match AT&T offers?

Canadian iBook store opening and selection

iBook prices compared to Kobe (Kobe is a Chapter’s partner with an iPhone ereader app)