The new iPad has been released in 25 additional countries today, just a week after the original launch. “We finally got our hands on The new iPad since we live in the Netherlands.” The new iPad went on-sale at 8 a.m. PST and became available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden. » The New iPad Launched In 25 More Countries Today

Apple sended emails to customers, to let us know that Apple would open its first Dutch retail store in Amsterdam on March 3. The Store will open at 10:00 AM, which makes The Netherlands the twelfth country to host an Apple retail store. More about the Apple Store in Amsterdam can be found on the dedicated store page on Apples website.

The Netherlands is getting the first Apple Retails Store which will be build in Amsterdam and seems to be headed for a February 18 opening. “According to reports, much of the store staff is currently in training at the Amsterdam Hilton, while Geniuses have been trained at a number of UK stores“. In the picture after the break you can see the spiral glass staircase that customers will see front and center upon entering the two-level store. » First Dutch Apple Retail Store Will Open In Amsterdam Next Month

Some time ago Samsung started a Lawsuit in The Netherlands against all of Apples mobile products that make use of 3G telecommunications technology. Samsungs plan, ban sales of all Apples mobile products with 3G capabilities in The Netherlands, meaning iPhones and 3G iPads. The Hague court was anything but impressed and today denied Samsungs request. This is a big hit for Samsung since Apple won a Lawsuit to block Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Sales In Australia. The court also rejected Apples counterclaims in the case. » Dutch Court Throws Out Samsungs Lawsuit Against Apple