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Jobs breaks from medical leave to unveil iPad 2

JORDAN ROBERTSON, AP Technology Writers

RACHEL METZ, AP Technology Writers

SAN FRANCISCO – Apple CEO Steve Jobs briefly emerged from his medical leave and walked on stage to standing ovation Wednesday to unveil the second generation of the popular iPad, which will go on sale March 11 in the U.S.

Jobs looked frail as he appeared in his signature black mock turtleneck, blue jeans and wire-rimmed glasses.

“We’ve been working on this product for a while, and I just didn’t want to miss today,” Jobs said. “Thank you for having me.”