In a seemingly obvious discovery, Verizon’s website is touting that the iPad 2 will launch on March 11th, the same day the device goes on sale through all of Apple’s other retail branches. However, AT&T has remained silent on the matter. Also worth noting, is that Best Buy, Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club (Wal-Mart owned subsidiary) […]
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Verizon to Carry iPad 2 at Launch

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In a seemingly obvious discovery, Verizon’s website is touting that the iPad 2 will launch on March 11th, the same day the device goes on sale through all of Apple’s other retail branches. However, AT&T has remained silent on the matter.

Also worth noting, is that Best Buy, Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club (Wal-Mart owned subsidiary) will be offering the iPad on March 11th as well. The only reason any of this is newsworthy is the fact that last year, Apple was the only retailer offering the iPad at launch. This year, it seems Apple is ready for the high demand, and is priming all of their retail channels to handle the demand.

So, Apple, Verizon, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, and presumably AT&T will all be offering iPad 2 on day one. Apple is expecting one hell of a launch.

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