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Apple on Friday began accepting preorders for its multimedia iPad -- both the Wi-Fi and 3G models -- with reservations limited to two per customer and free hardware delivery on the April 3 launch date. The iPad starts at $499 for the 16GB ...

Apple's eagerly anticipated iPad will be available in the United States on April 3, the company said Friday.

It turns out Apple isn't the only company readying a touch-screen tablet computer.

Apple wants to ignite TV show sales, especially as it prepares to introduce the iPad. But its proposals to lower prices are being met with skepticism from networks.

Despite the introduction of the iPad and the harsh words of Apple CEO Steve Jobs, netbooks will continue to thrive, say analysts and commentators, who cite the tablet's missing features and relatively high price.

Dan Lyons emails from the iPad unveiling: "I haven't been this let down since Snooki hooked up with The Situation."

After months of rampant speculation, Apple Wednesday announced a touchscreen tablet computer for consumers who want to take their movies, TV shows, music, games and reading with them, be it around the house or on the go.