The Gadget That Keeps On Giving: iPad 2 Expected To Save Apple Money

So not only will the iPad help generate billions in sales for Apple AAPL, now it will help save the company money? That's what one analyst thinks, in this article from AppleInsider. The company is integrating iPad 2's into the stores to help explain its other products, by providing interactive displays to provide product information, pricing and features. In a research note sent to clients, Brian White with Ticonderoga Securities said, "Additionally, we believe this initiative will ultimately save Apple money, as the iPad 2 product displays can be refreshed much faster and cheaper versus printing, a concept that other retails could implement." The company has already started to roll out the iPad 2's to help with sales. Whie went to Apple's Fifth Avenue store in New York City, and said that approximately 150 iPad 2 displays were already set up. Will wonders never cease. At last check, shares of Apple were off $2.40 to $332.82, a loss of 0.7%.