Rather late but finally the Apple iPad gets unleashed in the Indian market. The much awaited and coveted tablet PC that made much news and talks since its release in mid 2010, is here and up for grabs.

The iPad is available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities. The iPad with 16GB and Wi-Fi only is priced at Rs. 27,990 and the iPad 16GB with 3G and Wi-Fi comes with a Rs. 34,900 price tag while the iPad 32GB and 64GB capacity models with both the Wi-Fi and 3G with Wi-Fi versions will naturally cost more. The iPad 64GB 3G with Wi-Fi is priced at Rs. 44,900. Apple iPad Price in India:

• Apple iPad 16GB Wi-Fi – Rs 27,990
• Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi – Rs 32,900
• Apple iPad 64GB Wi-Fi – Rs 37,900
• Apple iPad 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G – Rs 34,900
• Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi + 3G – Rs 39,900
• Apple iPad 64GB Wi-Fi + 3G – Rs 44,900

Before any speculations, BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) whom Apple has partnered, came out with data plans and also announced that it will launch a micro-SIM for the iPad. The service provider has various plans – limited or unlimited and prepaid or postpaid too. 3G data plans which lower than their (BSNL) open market rates were also announced. Here is a list of the BSNL iPad 3G data plans:

• Rs 99 – Unlimited – 1 day (pre-paid)
• Rs 599 – 6 GB – 30 days (pre-paid)
• RS 999 – Unlimited – 30 days (pre-paid)
• Unlimited usage with Rs 999 fixed monthly charge + Rs 100 activation charge (post-paid)

So far, Airtel and Vodafone, first amongst private service providers, has also announced to launch micro-SIM for the iPad. On another note, the iPad 2 – an improvised version of the currently available iPad, is expected to come out with even more and better features and specs, not so far from now.