Target has confirmed today that it will begin selling the upcoming Apple iPad 2 on launch day, March 11th, at 5pm.
Says the large retailer (via PCM):
We will be offering all 18 versions and price it as all other retailers have, starting at $499.
Apple sells three Wi-Fi only models, three AT&T 3G models and three Verizon 3G models (16/32/64GB for each). Because the iPad 2 is available in black or white, there are a total of 18 different versions available.
The tablets will only be available in-store, not via Target’s online store.
Furthermore, you can trade-in your original iPad for store credit starting on the 13th.
The tablet is going on sale through AT&T, Verizon, Apple and Best Buy on launch day, as well.
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Retailers T.J. Maxx and Marshalls have begun selling the cheapest model of the iPad for $400 this week, offering a full $100 discount off Apple’s pricing.
The cheapest model is 16GB and offers Wi-Fi support.
T.J. Maxx confirmed the deal on its Twitter page today, saying: “The rumors are TRUE! Select (unadvertised) locations/limited quant.”
Earlier in the week, Sam’s Club began selling the iPad, offering $12 off retail for all models, the biggest discount seen until today.
It is still unclear how the companies can offer the iPad at such a low price, especially without losing a significant amount of money per sale. Apple has not suggested any price drop is coming on the iPad.
Although unconfirmed, it appears that some Marshalls stores will be selling only 300 of the devices over a three-day period.
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Wal-Mart has started taking pre-orders for the Apple iPad via their website today, with the retailer having the tablet in stores starting on Friday.
The retailer is not allowing for home delivery of the device, however, meaning you will need to pick it up in-store.
Furthermore, Wal-Mart will reportedly sell the tablet through its gigantic Sam’s Club warehouses.
All six models of the device are listed up for pre-order, starting with the 16GB/Wi-Fi version at $500 all the way up to the 64GB/Wi-Fi/3G model at $830.
The iPad has quickly made its way into major retailers in the United States such as Best Buy, Target, Amazon and now Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the nation.
Estimates have placed overall iPad sales at 8.5 million to date.
