Expectations were exceeded and stores sold out as 450,000 iPads were sold during its first week in the marketplace.  As of April 9, users downloaded 600,000 digital books and 3.5 million applications for the device.   There are 3,500 native  apps available for the iPad with hundreds more coming online daily.  A large number of iPhone apps also run on the iPad, many of which will be updated to take advantage of the higher resolution screen.  AvatarLabs is ready to help our clients take advantage of this new device that promises to enhance the ability of consumers and movie fans to connect with brands in unprecedented ways.  We have mulitple iPad apps in the pipeline already and look forward to the exciting challenges and opportunities that lay ahead.  Feel free to stop by our office if you'd like to play with one of these new toys!