Apple’s chief executive Steve Jobs has said that he is looking forward to the launch of the iPad, which will be introduced to the US market later this week.
Mr Jobs commented: "iPad connects users with their apps and content in a far more intimate and fun way than ever before. We can’t wait for users to get their hands and fingers on it this weekend."
The new Apple iPad will cost from $499 (£330) and will be made available on Saturday April 3rd in various stores across the US, ahead of the European launch.
It is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs 1.5 pounds, making it thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook on the market.
In addition, users will get to enjoy up to ten hours of battery life.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the iPad will have over 700 apps available for the device when it is launched, including Twitterific, a Twitter client for the device.