After what seems like a very long wait, Apple have confirmed that the iPad will be available in the UK on Friday 28 May, having previously announced that it will be taking pre-orders for the 'magical' device on Monday 10 May.

The iPad will be available from the Apple Store, Apple's retail stores and 'select' (and so far unconfirmed) Apple Authorised Resellers.

As previously confirmed, Apple will be releasing both the Wi-Fi only and the Wi-Fi + 3G models at the same time (the Wi-Fi only model was released first in the USA).

And now the bit we've all been waiting for (and guessing at!): the prices!

iPad Wi-Fi only suggested retail prices

32GB - £499 (including VAT)

64GB - £599 (including VAT)

iPad Wi-Fi + 3G suggested retail prices

32GB - £599 (including VAT)

64GB - £699 (including VAT)

Apple have also confirmed that the iBooks app for iPad, including Apple's iBookstore, will be available as a free download from the App Store on may 28 - there had been some confusion as to whether this would be available in the UK.

Read the full press release here.