Russian Alexei Shumilov became the first person to buy two iPad 2 tablets at the New York City's flagship Apple store on Fifth Avenue after hours of waiting.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoRussian Alexei Shumilov became the first person to buy two iPad 2 tablets at the New York City's flagship Apple store on Fifth Avenue after hours of waiting.
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© RIA Novosti . Larisa Saenko
Russian Alexei Shumilov became the first person to buy two iPad 2 tablets at the New York City's flagship Apple store on Fifth Avenue after hours of waiting.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoDozens of photo reporters were waiting for the first buyer.
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© RIA Novosti . Larisa Saenko
Dozens of photo reporters were waiting for the first buyer.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoThe new tablet went on sale in all 236 Apple stores in the United States on March 11.
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© RIA Novosti . Larisa Saenko
The new tablet went on sale in all 236 Apple stores in the United States on March 11.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoShumilov, 29, arrived in New York on Thursday and was camping near the Apple store for 28 hours
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Shumilov, 29, arrived in New York on Thursday and was camping near the Apple store for 28 hours
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoSome people were willing to sell their spot in the line.
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Some people were willing to sell their spot in the line.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoWhen iPad 2 sales began, the line for outside the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue was more than a mile long.
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© RIA Novosti . Larisa Saenko
When iPad 2 sales began, the line for outside the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue was more than a mile long.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoApple fans enjoyed their moments of glory.
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© RIA Novosti . Larisa Saenko
Apple fans enjoyed their moments of glory.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoThe new iPad model has several improvements, including a speedier processor, front-and-rear facing cameras and a thinner frame.
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The new iPad model has several improvements, including a speedier processor, front-and-rear facing cameras and a thinner frame.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoIt also comes in white and black models.
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It also comes in white and black models.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoThe price tag remains the same - from $499 to $829.
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© RIA Novosti . Larisa Saenko
The price tag remains the same - from $499 to $829.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoIn 2010, Apple sold 14.8 million iPad tablets.
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© RIA Novosti . Larisa Saenko
In 2010, Apple sold 14.8 million iPad tablets.