And we have official confirmation that anyone prepared to wait a few hours in line on Friday will be able to pick up an new iPad 2.

Apple has announced the following prices for Wi-Fi only models in Australia:

•    16GB – $579

•    32GB – $689

•    64GB – $799

For the Wi-Fi plus 3G models, Apple has set these prices:

•     16GB – $729

•     32GB – $839

•     64GB – $949

Doors open at 5pm, just in time for the evening news..

via iPad 2 | Australian Release March 25 | Base Price $579.

Written by: Peter Wells on March 23, 2011.