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Apple: Cell-Capable iPads On Store Shelves April 30

New models will be able to use cellular connections as well as Wi-Fi and will cost $130 more than the Wi-Fi-only versions.

CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) -- Apple says a second wave of iPads will reach customers' homes and U.S. stores on April 30.

Apple Inc. started selling its new touch-screen tablet computer in early April. It can connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi.

The new models will be able to use cellular connections as well and will cost $130 more than the Wi-Fi-only versions. The least expensive has 16 gigabytes of storage space and will sell for $629. The most expensive, with 64 gigabytes of storage, will cost $829.

The new models can connect to AT&T Inc.'s mobile data network. People can pay for the data plan one month at a time.

Apple says people who pre-ordered the 3G iPads will also receive them on April 30.

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