Its finally officially, Apple has posted the shipping date for the 3G version of the iPad with American customers getting their hands on the device May 7^th. No big surprises here I guess. international customers will have to wait three days after the American 3G release to get specific details on international availability. Below is a snippet from the Apple.com’s iPad 3G pricing page. That’s all for now…

About iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G

Take a network with you wherever you go.

iPad is available in a Wi-Fi + 3G model for fast cellular network access when you’re not within range of a Wi-Fi network.

No-contract, 3G service.

In the U.S., 3G service will be available from AT&T. You can choose from two breakthrough data plans — no contract required.

AT&T 3G data plans for iPad

Data per month Price per month

250MB/month    $14.99

Unlimited             $29.99

Easy sign-up.

You sign up for 3G service right on your iPad. And you can monitor your data usage and change your plan at any time, including switching to unlimited data or canceling 3G service if you know you won’t need it. Learn more about iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G