Best Buy expands iPad availability to all stores

MINNEAPOLIS Best Buy announced that it will expand availability of the Apple iPad with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi +3G models to all 1,093 U.S. stores beginning Sept. 26.

“Technology is becoming more and more personal, and our customers say they really value visiting a Best Buy store to touch and try the iPad for themselves,” said Wendy Fritz, SVP computing at Best Buy. “We’re delighted that we’ll soon make that opportunity available to everyone who’d like to come see us, and experience this device in any Best Buy store nationwide.”

The iPad will sell at Best Buy starting at $499.99 for 16GB + WiFi, and $629.99 + WiFI + 3G. A complete selection of iPad accessories also will be available nationwide beginning Sept. 26, and can be viewed in-store and online at BestBuy.com/iPad accessories.