According to Apple, iPad owners averaged about three app downloads and one ebook download within the first few hours of unwrapping their iPad boxes.
Apple unveiled the iPad at a special media event in January, and began taking pre-orders and reservations on March 12. The company began selling the iPad on April 3rd.
The iPad is a multimedia tablet device that runs a version of the iPhone OS. It includes a 9.7-inch multi-touch display, supports most iPhone apps, includes Bluetooth keyboard support, Wi-Fi network connectivity, and and the end of April models with 3G wireless data access will be available, too.