The iPad 2 goes on sale March 11, but bargain hunters who don't desire Apple's latest and greatest tablet can grab the original iPad on the cheap. The Apple Store's clearance page is now selling the first-generation, Wi-Fi 16GB iPad for $399, which is $100 off the original price. The pricier models are discounted too. Here's a breakdown: The iPad 2 goes on sale March 11, but bargain hunters who don’t desire Apple’s latest and greatest tablet can grab the original iPad on the cheap. The Apple Store’s clearance page is now selling the first-generation, Wi-Fi 16GB iPad for $399, which is $100 off the original price. The pricier models are discounted too. Here’s a breakdown:Slideshow: 15 Best iPad Apps for NewbiesSlideshow: First Look at Apple iPad 2: What’s New, Unchanged and Still MissingiPad ModelNew PriceOld PriceWi-Fi 16GB$399$499Wi-Fi 32GB$499$599Wi-Fi + 3G 16GB$529$629Wi-Fi 64GB$599$699Wi-Fi + 3G 32GB$629$729Wi-Fi + 3G 64GB$729$829 The discounts are tempting, provided you’re willing to pass on the iPad 2’s charms, which include a front and rear camera, a slimmer and lighter design, a new gyroscope, and a faster 1.2GHz dual-core processor.The new iPad 2s inherit the pricing model of their predecessors. At the low end, the Wi-Fi 16GB model is $499; the top-of-the-line Wi-Fi + 3G 64GB is $829. Contact Jeff Bertolucci via Twitter (@jbertolucci) or at jbertolucci.blogspot.com. Related content news UK government plans 2,500 new tech recruits by 2025 with focus on cybersecurity New apprenticeships and talent programmes will support recruitment for in-demand roles such as cybersecurity technologists and software developers By Michael Hill Sep 29, 2023 4 mins Education Industry Education Industry Education Industry news UK data regulator orders end to spreadsheet FOI requests after serious data breaches The Information Commissioner’s Office says alternative approaches should be used to publish freedom of information data to mitigate risks to personal information By Michael Hill Sep 29, 2023 3 mins Government Cybercrime Data and Information Security feature Cybersecurity startups to watch for in 2023 These startups are jumping in where most established security vendors have yet to go. By CSO Staff Sep 29, 2023 19 mins CSO and CISO Security news analysis Companies are already feeling the pressure from upcoming US SEC cyber rules New Securities and Exchange Commission cyber incident reporting rules don't kick in until December, but experts say they highlight the need for greater collaboration between CISOs and the C-suite By Cynthia Brumfield Sep 28, 2023 6 mins Regulation Data Breach Financial Services Industry Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe