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Is iPad King of All Media?

When Apple's iPad arrives at market on April 3, it will have access to all manner of content -- some 12 million songs and 10,000 music videos, 8,500 movies, 55,000 TV episodes; e-books, magazines and newspapers from a growing list of publishers; and 150,000 apps, including 1,000 specifically designed for its more powerful specs and increased screen real estate.

Broadpoint.AmTech analyst Brian Marshall notes that the iPad will include providers of e-books, magazines and newspapers -- The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and will also include most major book publishers and a lengthening list of their magazine brethren -- from Bonnier mags to Time Inc. Even NPR will have a slick app.

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