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Over 3 Million New iPads Sold Over Launch Weekend

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Published 19 March 2012 8:36 pm EST Updated 19 March 2012 8:38 pm EST

iPad 3Apple’s third-generation iPad is a hit. The company announced today that 3 million units were sold over the March 16-18, 2012 weekend.

Senior vice president Philip Schiller declared it “the strongest iPad launch yet.”

Reviews of the new device have touted the clarity of its improved “Retina” display as a key selling point. Sales of Android based tablets have lagged far behind iPad, while Microsoft is reportedly planning a Windows-based tablet system.

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