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Apple iPad rumors for the spring

I've wanted an iPad ever since the first ones were introduced a couple of years ago. This year my wife gave me an iPad 2 for Christmas. I've been watching the Internet and see lots of articles like this one that indicate that the iPad 3 could be out this spring. I've seen rumors that it would be introduced in late January, with delivery into the late February, early March timeframe. Other articles say it will be out in "late spring".

I took my new unopened iPad 2 back to the Apple store last week and got a gift card in exchange. It is burning a hole in my pocket. I do have an iPhone 3 and a new MacBook Pro so can really wait for the iPad 3. My son has an iPhone 4S and really loves the high resolution screen. He says it is worth the wait just to get the higher resolution screen.

Apple is pretty good at keeping launch dates a secret, but I see enough info slipping out that I'm betting on it being here sooner than later.

I've heard the following dates/periods for the iPad 3.:
US Thanksgiving 2011, early December 2011, February 2012, March 2012, April 2012, June 2012, August 2012, October 2012
Stop posting rumors and post something that is definite and makes sense.

it's been "lost" in a bar, and pictures are "leaked" just a few weeks before the official announcement.

You asked that question and what I'd like is a better "writing" device (just read the article about the new Galaxy phone coming out - something like that would be nice on the iPad). And the price point is a BIG one. I am a potential buyer for a tablet this year for my personal use but the iPad price point makes me look elsewhere and wonder if my needs would be just as easily served with a lesser expensive Android tablet. The iPad elitism needs to be curbed to make it more of a reality for the everyday, budget minded user.