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Today is March 11 and that could only mean one thing. Apple releases their next-generation tablet, the iPad 2 to much fanfare and line-ups. This will be available at 5PM in your timezone and you'll be able to snatch one at Apple Stores, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, AT&T, and even Verizon stores. Of course, there's no LTE (4G) model ready so you're stuck with 3G for probably another year. If you don't want to leave your house into the horrible weather outside then you go online at 1AM PT to order it off of Apple's website. Let's see how many they sell.

Update: Check it out on Apple to order yours right now. It'll ship in 3 to 5 business days but you won't have to wait in line. Don't forget that there's a limit to two per order.

T-Mobile is boasting that they're the largest 4G carrier in the USA and how else could they gloat? Well, by launching the myTouch 4G with HSPA+ connectivity, of course. This Android 2.2 based smartphone will take full advantage of the carrier's 4G network to give you faster speeds than you're normally used to on your boring old 3G network. Specs include a 3.8-inch WVGA touchscreen display, a 5MP AF camera with an LED flash and 720p HD video recording, a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, a front-facing camera (for video calling), a microSD card slot, WiFi b/g/n / Bluetooth, and DLNA support.

This is available right now (here) for $199.99 on a 2-year contract and for $449.99 contract-free. It's available in four models: black, white, red, or plum.

Update: Phandroid has pointed out that Target is offering this handset for just $79.99 if you're interested. Check it out here.

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We know that Virgin Mobile should be releasing the Samsung Intercept (M910) soon and it looks like it has just been priced. Contract-free Target looks like they'll be launching the Virgin Mobile Samsung Intercept for $249.99. The Intercept features a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen display, a 3.2MP camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microSD card slot, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and a 1,500mAh battery.

Update: The wait is over, it's actually available right now!

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Yes, Boost Mobile is going to launch the Motorola i1 on June 20th but it looks like they've launched something new today. This is the Motorola i296 which is a rugged handset and is now available online for $59.99. It'll be hitting a bunch of other locations in the near future, including Best Buy, Target, and Sprint Wireless as well.

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The latest rumour states that North Americans will be getting their chance to get the black coloured [and sexy] Nintendo Wii starting in early May. Apparently, the US will be getting this on May 9th, while Canada will be getting it on May 23rd. It's just a rumour right now, but a bunch of tipsters from Target, GameStop, and Future Shop are mentioning that they're on their way. Nintendo hasn't officially mentioned this, but it's bound to happen especially considering that the Wii Classic Controller Pro is already available in black on Amazon.

[Kotaku]

We knew it was going to happen and it's official. Amazon has just announced that their 6-inch Kindle will be hitting Target all over the US starting on April 25th. It's set to be priced at $259.99 which is quite a bit for an e-book reader. With the Nook and the iPad already out, Amazon has got to do something drastic for their next version.

[Engadget]

It looks like the Amazon Kindle could be headed to Target in the USA pretty soon. The 6-inch model looks like it'll be retailing for $259 and the in-store date is said to be April 25th. Is anyone still willing to buy a Kindle with the iPad on the market?

[Engadget]

By now, we're pretty certain that a price drop is going to hit the Nintendo Wii pretty soon. We've seen ads from Toys R Us, Target, and even Best Buy. Apparently though, a Nintendo rep has just confirmed that the Wii's price cut will be in effect on Sunday September 27th. That is all.

[Kotaku]

Just like Toys R Us and Target stated, a new Best Buy ad lists the Nintendo Wii for $199. The price drop should be coming next week, so it's only a couple of days away - and so is my birthday! But, I don't want a Wii.

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Last week, we saw an advertisement for the Nintendo Wii price cut thanks to Toys R Us. Here's another for ya; this is a Target ad that shows the Nintendo Wii at $199.99 USD, which would be a $50 price drop. If this rumour is to be believed then it should be coming pretty soon - the week of September 27th to be semi-exact.

[Kotaku]

With the recent announcement of the PS3 Slim and the PS3 price cuts, Microsoft had to answer them with their own set of price cuts. According to this Target ad, the 60GB Xbox 360 Pro system will drop to $250 USD and the 120GB Elite model will drop to $300 USD. These price drops should be in effect next week - starting on Sunday, August 30th.

[Engadget]