The Apple iPad was first announced on January 27, 2010 at an Apple press conference. It was going to be like the ipod, only bigger.
Pre-orders for the tablet computer began on March 12, 2010, with an April 3, 2010 release date.
Initially available as a Wi-Fi only tablet, the iPad was eventually released with 3G connectivity through AT&T.
By the time the iPad 2 was announced, Apple reported that they had sold over 15 million first generation iPads.
The iPad 2 was announced on March 2, 2011. The second generation iPad features an improved CPU, front and rear facing cameras, and the option to have wireless connectivity serviced by Verizon in addition to AT&T.
