As you can see in the following screenshot, Orange UK is preparing a subsidized version of the Apple iPad, the WiFi + 3G version, for customers who’ll commit to a contract data plan. You also get 10 quid of free credit for your iPad bundle/plan. Pricing is not yet known!

Initial reports claim that the subsidized device could go for as low as 200 quid and launch early in December. This offering will suit business customers and standard users perfectly, especially with the holiday season coming up and we might even witness a stock depletion with the current iPad craze.

Let’s see if the Galaxy Tab can match the iPad’s price with a reduction or special offer…