Apple iPad (Wi-Fi only version) likely to go on sale March 26th

The Examiner’s Daryl Deino has confirmed with an “Apple Store manager in Southern California who wishes not to be named” that “The actual release date hasn’t been set, but March 26 is very likely. [Apple store employess will begin training on March 10].”

Additionally, the same source says, “The 3G versions won’t be available until April or May. Commercials will start airing on March 15 (and) e-book capabilities will be emphasized. People who camp out for the iPad lauch will receive a ‘special gift.'”

Full article here.

MacDailyNews Take: Wonder why he/she wishes not to be named?

MacDailyNews Note: Apple’s official word on iPad availability remains as it has since the device’s unveiling: iPad will be available in late March worldwide for a suggested retail price of US$499 for the 16GB model, $599 for the 32GB model, $699 for the 64GB model. The Wi-Fi + 3G models of iPad will be available in April in the US and selected countries for a suggested retail price of $629 for the 16GB model, $729 for the 32GB model and $829 for the 64GB model. 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 at a later date. iBookstore will be available in the US at launch.

[Attribution: The Register. Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Lava_Head_UK” for the heads up.]