The new Apple tablet, the iPad, became available in stores on April 3, 2010 along with a number of embellishments designed especially for the computer. Customers began placing orders for the iPad on Apple.com beginning March 12, 2010.http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/05/business/AP-US-TEC-Apple-iPad.html The iPad 3G models became available for purchase at the end of April 2010 and the iPad was distributed internationally as of May 2010.http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2010/04/20ipad.html

Accessories help users to customize their experience with the iPad and to use the iPad in different situations. Official Apple iPad accessories include the iPad dock, the full sized keyboard, which doubles as a dock), the iPad Camera Connection Kit, the power adapter, and the leather carrying/storage case that can also serve as a "kickstand."http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/http://i.gizmodo.com/5458344/ipad-kickstand-accessory-doubles-as-a-nice-leather-case-too A variety of third party manufacturers also make an assortment of iPad accessories.http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/03/five-essential-ipad-accessories/

The iPad's large full-color display features an on-screen QWERTY keyboard. A stand-alone keyboard can be purchased separately and it retails for $69.00. The add-on keyboard also serves as an iPad dock that can be plugged into an electrical outlet via a USP Power Adapter and can be synced with a computer. The Keyboard Dock also has an audio jack for speakers.http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC533LL/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

The Keyboard Dock allows iPad users to adjust the volume and brightness from the keyboard. It also has a home key and a lock key. The iPad can only be used with the keyboard in portrait position.http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/apple-ipad-accessories-hands-on-micro-review/

The official iPad dock retails for $29.00 and serves to charge the iPad when connected to a Mac computer or when plugged into an electrical outlet, with the use of the iPad USB Power Adapter, which comes with the iPad.http://store.apple.com/us/search?find=ipad+accessories&mco=MTcyMTgwNTE

The official iPad case retails for $39 and not only serves as a durable cover for the iPad, but can also be used as a 'kickstand' to prop the device up when in use. The iPad case has slots for the dock, power button and a hole for the headphone jack. The official case has a microfiber lining.http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC361ZM/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

The iPad Camera Connection Kit retails for $29.00. This accessory allows the user to download photos and videos onto the iPad through a USB wire or off an SD card. The iPad Camera Connection kit will support both JPEG and Raw. Once the camera is connected to the iPad, the images will will appear in the iPad photos app, which will automatically open.http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC531ZM/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY<ref>