New iPad launch: Apple fans out in force to bag new tablet

The new iPad went on sale in London this morning and the first in line at the flagship Regent Street store was Zohaib Ali who spent six days sleeping rough to get his hands on the device.

“I’m really excited to get my new iPad, eventually,” the 21-year-old student from Uxbridge told Yahoo! News.

“The iPad is the best product of the year and there won't be any more until 2013 so I am happy to queue. I love Apple products," he said. First thing I am going to do once I get back home is use Facetime and use all the new features."

Mr Ali has autism and his mother Rahat Ali believes Apple products have helped him overcome his disability.

Announced on March 8, the latest iPad comes with an improved ‘Retina’ display which has a million more pixels than a high definition TV set. Apple said that “off the charts” demand had severely cut initial stocks of the iPad, with pre-order deliveries delayed for up to three weeks in the UK.

The scenes on Regent Street were mirrored across the globe as thousands queued to get the new tablet. Australians were first to pick up the iPad.

The new iPad, which has a higher resolution screen than previous models and a five megapixel camera with auto focus and auto exposure, ranges in price from £399 to £659.

Technology at its best.... Seriously, its time I got mine..... You should too :).