Can Apple's iPad 2 outsell the Kinect?

APPLE has confirmed its iPad 2 will be available in Australia on Friday.

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APPLE has confirmed its iPad 2 will be available in Australia on Friday.

Officially launched three weeks ago, the iPad 2 is a thinner, lighter faster version of last year's tablet debut from the Cupertino company.

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The Ipad went on to become the second-fastest selling technology device in history, with two million flying off the shelves in its first two months on sale.

Its popularity was quickly overtaken by Microsoft's Kinect add-on for the XBox 360 later last year, however, when eight million units of the motion sensor were sold in 60 days.

Apple fans will endure a much more comfortable line-up for the iPad 2, with Apple stores and retail outlets not making the device available until 5pm.

Pricing plans are as follows:

• 16GB with Wi-Fi - $579
• 32GB with Wi-Fi - $689
• 64GB with Wi-Fi - $799
• 16GB with Wi-Fi and 3G - $729
• 32GB with Wi-Fi and 3G - $839
• 64GB with Wi-Fi and 3G - $949