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"Though the iPad, introduced by Apple Wednesday, does not include a camera, the iPhone OS 3.2 SDK 'simulator' for creating software hints the shipping product could support a camera in some fashion. One developer told AppleInsider that the native Contacts application offers the option to take a photo, in addition to choosing an existing one." Via
It would be cool with a camera, but not vital.The price would probably be higher too.
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