As the launch of iPad is only a week away, the NPD Group has released a new market research about pre-approved orders as well as consumer awareness and interest in Apple’s iPad. Accordingly, nearly 24%of Apple owners have said that they are extremely interested in buying iPad, if compared with 18% of all consumers. The survey on iPad prospects was done on individuals over the age of 18 through February 24 through March 3. Nearly, 2000 consumers were interviewed in the process. Following is the stat about the people who are interested in buying it.

• All the consumers had the average income more than $100,000/year.

• Most of the consumers tested are in age group of 18-34.

• Its multi touch screen is another reason for curiosity in consumers about it.

• Brand loyalty is assumed to be another reason to use and testify this gadget as it come as a matter of fact that Apple owners are willing to use it as opportunity to test other Apple products.

• On the account of its usability for music or accessing internet.

As it is expected that more than 130,000 iPad units are to be pre-ordered in just the first day of availability, let’s see how this would fair in terms of sales figures.