iPad 2

When Apple's third-generation iPad ( Macworld rated 4.5 out of 5 mice ) was released in March, the company kept the iPad 2 ( Macworld rated 4.5 out of 5 mice ) as a more affordable option. It turns out, however, that the iPad 2 sold prior to March 16 and those sold after the launch of the third-generation iPad differ in more ways than the $100 price drop.

Apple today, in addition to unveiling its latest iPad, announced that it has lowered the price of the iPad 2, which now starts at $399 for the 16GB Wi-Fi model--a $100 reduction from its previous price.

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If I asked most of my friends what they were up to early on a Sunday morning, I imagine answers would range from “having brunch” to “going to church” or “I was asleep—why on Earth are you calling me before 1PM?” Admittedly, I usually practice similar habits, but on this particular Sunday morning. This Sunday saw the launch of what bloggers have taken to calling “Apple Store 2.0,” Apple’s revamped retail experience.

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Resellers are making hundreds by listing Apple's iPad 2 on eBay, where the selling prices have averaged as high as 53% above retail, the auction giant said today.

Apple's iPad 2 went on sale Friday in 25 countries. Needless to say, the hype and excitement matched that of the iPad's U.S. debut two weeks ago.