How Much Will The iPad Cost?

Shocking everyone, the rumored $1000+ pricetag for Apple’s iPad tablet was just that…a rumor. Steve Jobs announced on Wednesday that the revolutionary device would have a starting price of only $499, the same as the original iPhone.

Full pricing details:

Starting at $499

Announced January 27, 2010, the price of the iPad will start at $499.

• 16 GB: $499
• 32GB: $599
• 64GB: $799
• 16GB with 3G: $629
• 32GB with 3G: $729
• 64GB with 3G: $829

Monthly costs

The iPad works with AT&T and will cost $29.99 a month for unlimited data and $14.99 a month for 250 MB of data.