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Today, at the highly-anticipated media event, Apple introduces iPad to the world.

The Apple iPad which sports a 9.7-inch, 1024 x 768 display is available in 2 models – WiFi and WiFi+3G. Depending on the storage capacity (16GB, 32GB and 64GB), the WiFi model will be priced at US$499, $599, and $699, while the WiFi+3G model at US$629, US$729, and US$829.

Powered by a custom 1 GHz “Apple A4″ chip, the iPad runs on an iPhone Operating System – this means all iPhone applications will be able to run on the iPad effortlessly. The iPad comes pre-installed with native applications such as Calendar, Address book, Email, Safari, Google Maps, and Notes. Both models sport an accelerometer, digital compass, speakers, microphone, and a 30-pin dock connector.

Most amazingly, the iPad offers a proclaimed 10 hours of battery life for viewing video, with 1 month of standby battery life.

According to Steve, the WiFi model will be shipped internationally in 60 days while the WiFi+3G model 90 days from today. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that the iPad will be available for sales in Singapore in late March.

[UPDATE: The WiFi-only model will be delayed till 3rd April in US. WiFi and WiFi+3G model will be available to some countries in late April]