Regardless of speculation that Apple may delay iPad 2 international launch following the recent crisis in Japan which may cause iPad 2 parts supply constraints, Apple is indeed moving forward with the March 25 launch of iPad 2 in 26 countries, and has also announced international pricing for the iPad 2.
Apple iPad 2 Price In UK
As compared to the original iPad, the iPad 2 is actually cheaper, if you're buying iPad 2 from the UK. Prices given below: (add exactly £100 for 3G models)
- Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi = £399.00
- Apple iPad 2 32GB WiFi = £479.99
- Apple iPad 2 64GB WiFi = £559.00
Apple iPad 2 Price In Canada
Previously, it has been confirmed that Canada is getting iPad 2 from March 25. Below are the prices for iPad 2 in Canada. Note that the prices are in Canadian Dollars.
- Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi = $519
- Apple iPad 2 32GB WiFi =$619
- Apple iPad 2 64GB WiFi =$719
- Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi + 3G = $649 (suggested retail price)
- Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi + 3G = $749 (suggested retail price)
- Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi + 3G = $849 (suggested retail price)
iPad 2 with Wi-Fi will be available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK on 25 March for a suggested retail price of £399.00 inc VAT (£332.50 ex VAT) for the 16GB model, £479.00 inc VAT (£399.17 ex VAT) for the 32GB model, £559.00 inc VAT (£465.83 ex VAT) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G will be available for a suggested retail price of £499.00 inc VAT (£415.83 ex VAT) for the 16GB model, £579.00 inc VAT (£482.50 ex VAT) for the 32GB model and £659.00 inc VAT (£549.17 ex VAT) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 will be available in Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and additional countries in April, and in many more countries around the world in the coming months. Further international availability and pricing will be announced at a later date.
It is good to see that Apple is moving ahead with the previously announced March 25 iPad 2 launch date. Let's hope that iPad 2 stocks are not limited.