iPad versions. Overview of Apple ipad tablets, lineup and lineup

The tablet computer from the famous Apple company is simply called the iPad. Apple has been a longtime leader in the smartphone and tablet segments. Representatives of the company are confident that the iPad is an ideal gadget for entertainment and work.

Place of purchase question

You can buy both traditional stores and online. The latter option is preferable, since the choice is richer, and the prices are lower.

Online stores in Moscow offer lines of past years and new Apple tablets: iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad New, iPad Pro. Users show great interest in the product, even despite the high price tag. The Aport catalog contains many stores offering Apple tablets - you can also compare the specifications of the tablets here. After studying the functionality, compare the cost to choose the best online store.

Functionality and features:

• there is 3G support;
• Apple iPad interface is intuitive, not overloaded;
• all modern multimedia features;
• access to a huge catalog of applications;
• fingerprint scanner;
• STYLISH case made of glass and aluminum;
• IPS screen, multi-touch, capacitive;
• the amount of internal memory is 16, 32 or 64 GB;
• 30-pin port is used for synchronization;
• the thickness of the body does not exceed the thickness of the pencil;
• the battery life is more than a month in standby mode, and in continuous operating mode - about 10 hours;
• two excellent quality cameras
• ensures high productivity of the device operating system iOS.

The range is updated almost every year. Changes occur in design and “stuffing”. So, the Pro model, which was released in 2015, became the first with a screen diagonal of 12.9 and a resolution of 2732 x 2048. In addition, the sound quality has improved markedly thanks to four speakers. The True Tone function adjusts the temperature of the image, so the eyes do not get tired when working at night.

Apple's high-performance tablet will highlight business style, will serve without fail in work and study, in travel and creativity.

This week, Apple introduced a new generation of tablets - iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3. The event caused big hype in the media, although not as large as four years ago, when the company presented the original model, which completely turned the mobile device market upside down. We offer to remember how the tablets from Cupertino developed.

iPad

The very first tablet from Apple was introduced by Steve Jobs in January 2010 and immediately became the hero of the front pages of all publications in the world. Tablet computers were known to the world before, but they were Windows computers, heavy and working without charging for three to four hours. Apple, in fact, has shown increased to 10 inches iPod touch. The device had the well-known iOS mobile operating system (before the presentation - iPhone OS), and the tablet was intended primarily for content consumption.

However, the company admits that they themselves did not know the scenarios in which the device could be used, and only thanks to application developers iPad penetrated into all spheres of life.

Compared to today's tablets, it was a massive device with a nondescript screen: it weighs 680g for the WiFi version and 730g for the 3G version. The thickness of the first iPad was 13 mm - like the current ultrabooks.

According to the biography of Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, the prototype of the iPad in the office of the head of Apple appeared even before the iPhone. And after Jobs saw the principle of kinetic scrolling, it dawned on him that it would be extremely convenient in phones, and the tablet project was postponed until better times.

Experts could not agree on the iPad. For example, after the presentation of the tablet, Eldar Murtazin, a leading analyst at Mobile Research Group, stated the following: “In essence, this is a bedside device. They are trying to make an extended reader for books. But the price is quite high." Then the expert believed that this is too niche device. It would be wrong to blame him for the erroneous opinion, since this was a completely new device and the market encountered such a gadget for the first time.

In turn, The New York Times editor David Pogue said after the presentation that the iPad may or may not create its own market. Pogue declined to draw a definitive conclusion regarding the device.

At the same time, Time magazine named the iPad the best invention of 2010, and Popular Science magazine named it the best gadget of 2010. At the same time, PC World criticized the tablet, largely due to the fact that it cannot transfer files and print documents.

iPad 2

Nevertheless, the first iPad turned out to be an extremely successful product and it nevertheless created its own market. But there were many who were not satisfied with the dimensions of the device and the lack of cameras. In the second generation, the tablet "lost" significantly: its thickness was already normal 8.6 mm, and its weight was 601 g. But most importantly, a camera appeared in the tablet. Or rather, two at once - frontal at 0.3 megapixels and rear at 0.7. Thus, the iPad has become a great device for video calls.

The iron component, of course, has become better: the iPad 2 used the Apple A5 processor. Same as iPhone 4S. And just like the iPhone 4S, the iPad 2 became the longest-playing in the line: it was offered to users from March 2011 right up to March 2013, when it was finally replaced by the iPad 4. During this time, three generations of large tablets and two generations of small ones, and all along, the iPad 2 has been a budget tablet that the company has been offering alongside its main lineup.

The New iPad and iPad with Retina display

In the next version of the tablet, the third, numbering was abandoned. Now it has become simple. The main difference was the presence of an ultra-sharp Retina display with a resolution of 2048x1536 pixels - 4 times more than the previous iPad. In addition, the hardware has improved, the camera has become better (5 and 0.3 megapixels), and the battery is larger. However, the third-generation iPad has become a little larger and heavier: the tablet added 50 g and almost 1 mm in thickness.

The New iPad did not last long: just six months later it was replaced by ... an iPad with a Retina display, which received an Apple A6X processor, an updated front camera and a new Lightning connector.

iPad 4 caused conflicting opinions. Most owners of previous models were dissatisfied with the "unplanned" update of the 10-inch gadget. Still, to scrap technically and in sales a market-leading device six months after the release is too fast. In addition, the use of the new Lightning connector meant that third-generation and earlier iPad owners were unable to use peripherals that were repurposed for the new connector.

Then Apple introduced two new items with a new interface at once. The fourth iPad was shown along with a product that grabbed all the attention.

iPad mini

The small version of the tablet is one of those cases where Apple took the lead: the compact Android tablets were taking over the market at an astounding pace. She was expected, despite the fact that Steve Jobs during his lifetime was categorically against small tablets, believing that 10 inches is the optimal form factor.

The novelty received a rounded design, similar in shape to the last generation iPod touch, and also, and it immediately caught the eye, very thin bezels around the display. Unlike larger iPads and competitors from other manufacturers, iPad mini cannot be gripped by the frame with one hand. Or rather, it is possible, but then some part of the screen will overlap, although touches will not be recognized. The screen itself, oddly enough, was not Retina: its resolution was the same as that of the iPad 2, and the density of dots per inch was 163 PPI.

The iPad mini was once again a hit, and it was the iPad mini that kept the company's lead in the tablet market by keeping Android from becoming the only choice for compact tablet buyers.

iPad Air

For 2013, Apple has planned a major update to the big iPad. The design of the iPad mini turned out to be extremely successful, and therefore, in October last year, Apple released the iPad Air, a ten-inch tablet in almost the same case as the iPad mini. At the time of its release, it became the lightest among those on the market: its weight was only 469 g. The thickness was also a record for its time: only 7.5 mm.

Curiously, one of the founders of Apple, Steve Wozniak, came out with a sharp criticism of the new device, saying that the company should have increased the device's memory to 256 GB, and not chase down the weight and size.

iPad mini with Retina display

Along with the iPad Air, Apple also released an update to the iPad mini, adding a Retina display to it. It was an expected move, as the compact tablet was the only mobile gadget in the company's portfolio that didn't have an ultra-clear display. iPad mini with Retina display retains the design of the first model. Of course, the hardware component has also been updated: iPad mini with a Retina display has got a 5-megapixel iSight camera and a 2-core A7 processor. The same processor is used in the iPad Air and iPhone 5s.

iPad mini 3

The iPad mini 3, which debuted this week, isn't as technically impressive as it hasn't changed much from the iPad mini 2. This is not to say that this is bad - iPad mini 3 will certainly be a great tablet, and many will prefer it to "big brother".

It has the same A7 processor, the resolution of the camera matrix is ​​5 megapixels versus 8 megapixels for Air 2. Outwardly, no changes have occurred - except for the Touch ID sensor and a model in gold.

iPad Air 2

Along with the new "minicom" Apple introduced the iPad Air 2, which became the thinnest iPad in history (6.1 mm) and the thinnest tablet in the world. The device is powered by the updated A8X processor, which is more powerful than the A8 found in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The performance of the model has increased by 40% compared to the original iPad Air, and the graphics are now processed two and a half times faster.

The design of the tablet has remained virtually unchanged - you can distinguish the Air 2 from its predecessor by the speaker grille, the missing sound switch assembly and the Touch ID fingerprint scanner built into the Home button. With the help of the latter, you can unlock the device, buy applications in the App Store without entering a pin code, and pay for purchases on the Internet using Apple Pay.

Apple has significantly improved the camera: now it is able to shoot video in accelerated and slow motion. The resolution of the matrix has also grown to 8 megapixels.

The iPad also received an improved screen. Its resolution, however, remained the same, but an anti-reflective coating appeared, reducing the level of reflection by 56%. The air gap has been completely removed from the display, so the image should look even better than the first generation Air. In addition, iPad Air 2 is faster with Wi-Fi and LTE networks.

Like the younger fellow iPad mini 3 first came out in three colors: silver, gray and gold.

The main trump card of the new model is relatively affordable price. In Russia, the iPad Retina 2017 will cost from 24,890 rubles for a model with 32 gigabytes of memory and a Wi-Fi module. The upper price bar of 41,890 rubles is set for a model with a cellular module and 128 gigabytes of memory.

The nearest alternative among the 9.7-inch iPad Pro will cost almost 45 thousand (32 GB, Wi-Fi). The iPad mini 4 model with a cellular module and 128 gigabytes of memory will cost 2 thousand rubles less than the iPad Retina 2017 with the same characteristics, but when choosing a compact tablet, the user will receive a less powerful processor and a smaller screen.

Of course, for the sake of such an attractive price, the tablet lost a number of technologies used in the iPad Pro. However, it is possible that such a device - quite powerful, but simplified in terms of details - will take root as a tablet for the workplace or family use. Just like the iPhone SE, the new iPad Retina 2017 combines the components and features of different generations of the tablet - let's figure out how.

Tablet Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi Space Gray (MP2F2RU/A)

The very first tablet manufactured by Apple appeared in April 2010. Then they released 10 more new models, which differ in appearance and functions. Several methods described in this article will help you identify the iPad.

What are the iPad models?

iPads are very popular these days. They come in different sizes, functions and areas of application: for work, games, reading or listening to music, watching movies, and maybe for all this at once. Consequently, the developers took care of the buyers and created different iPad models:

1. iPad Pro.
2. iPad Air.
3. iPad Air 2.
4. iPad mini.
5. Mini 2.
6. Mini 3.
7. iPad.
8. iPad 2nd generation.
9. 3rd generation.
10. iPad 4.

iPad models: description

Pro is the latest tablet model released in 2016. It has an aluminum thin body in standard silver or gold colors, as well as dark gray and pink; 2 cameras, one with flash; four speakers. There are 2 types: with the Wi-Fi function and with a nano-SIM card. The price depends on the amount of memory: 32 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB.

Air is a thin Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Nano-SIM tablet with two cameras and the same number of speakers, released in late 2013 and early 2014. Dimensions: 169.5mm wide, 240mm long, 9.7" display, thin bezel around the display, which comes in white or black, and dark gray or gray aluminum body. Four memory sizes: from 16 to 128 GB.

Air 2 is a thin (6.1mm) tablet released in late 2014. In addition to the two primary colors, he also began to possess golden. As in the previous case, it has 4 types of memory, two cameras, one of which has a flash, a white or black front panel, Wi-Fi and a SIM card (LTE). The only thing is that this iPad no longer has a silent mode toggle button.

Mini - a tablet released in November 2012, has following sizes: thickness - 7.2 mm, width - 134.7 mm, length - 200 mm. It looks small, with a gray or blue-gray aluminum body. Mini has three memory sizes: 16, 32 and 64 GB. On the left side there is a slot for a nano-SIM card.

Mini 2 is a tablet with a Retina display. Released at the end of 2013. Nothing practically differs from the previous tablet, only it has the clearest image on the screen and the best camera. Added a new larger amount of memory equal to 128 GB. It happens both with the Wi-Fi function and with the LTE / Wi-Fi function.

Mini 3. Went on sale at the end of 2014. Apart from the new color (gold), it is no different from the aforementioned iPada.

The iPad is the very first of the line of "apple" tablets, released in 2010. There is no camera on it, the color of the front panel is only black, and the back is silver. Dimensions: length - 242.8 mm, width - 189.7 mm, thickness - 13.4 mm. Memory sizes: 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB. The SIM card slot is standard, it also has a Wi-Fi function.

In 2011, the iPad 2 was released for sale. It differs slightly in size and thickness in that they are slightly smaller. In addition to the black front panel, a white one appeared. Cameras also appeared on one side and the other. The quality of the photo and the purity of the image leaves much to be desired (pixels are very noticeable). SIM input - micro. Supports WiFi.

3rd generation - was released in March 2012. A little thicker than their "brothers", but the length and width remained the same. The color of the front panel can be white or black. It has 2 cameras and three memory sizes: 16, 32, 64 GB. Supports Wi-Fi function and Wi-Fi + 3G (Micro SIM card on the right side).

The 4th generation iPad went on sale in November 2012. The tablet has 3 varieties. The numbers are on the back of the iPad 4. Models will be discussed in more detail below. In terms of external dimensions, it differs little from previous iPads, but the internal features are very different. It also comes in several colors: silver, dark gray, gold and gray-blue.

What do the iPad model numbers say?

Absolutely all devices have their own Tablets, including the iPad, also have them. It is listed on the back of the equipment. Let's look at how these numbers and letters are deciphered.

1. The number A 1337 means that this is the 1st generation iPad model, Wi-Fi + 3G SIM card.
2. The number A 1219 also speaks of the 1st generation, which has the function of Wi-Fi + SIM card with 3G.
3. iPad 2 models have the following serial numbers: A1395, A1396, A1397, but differ in internal functions.
4. Serial number A 1403 indicates a 3rd generation tablet with Wi-Fi + 3G (micro-sim (Verizon)).
5. Series A, number 1430 refers to a 3rd generation Wi-Fi + Cellular device.
6. The A 1416 also refers to the "Apple" Wi-Fi Tablet 3 model.
7. means a mini gadget with Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM) connectivity.
8. Series A, numbers 1454, 1432, refer to iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular and iPad mini with Wi-Fi only.
9. Serial numbers A 1460, A 1459, A 1458 are familiar to iPad 4 models.
10. iPad mini 2 with Wi-Fi and TD-LTE, Wi-Fi and Cellular, and just Wi-Fi connectivity has the following insignia: A 1491, A 1490, and A 1489.
11. And the iPad mini 3 model with the same additions as its “big brother” also has the A series, but the numbers are already different: A 1600 and A 1599.
12. The numbers A 1550 and A 1538 are indicators of the iPad 4 with Wi-Fi, as well as Cellular.
13. Serial numbers A 1474, A 1475, A 1476 refer to iPad Air samples.
14. And iPad Air 2 is designated by the following numbers: A 1567, A 1566.

The first method to determine the iPad model

There are several methods to determine the iPad model. One way is to get inside the tablet, namely:

1. You need to go to the main screen of the iPad.

2. Then click "Settings" (Settings).

4. The next step will need to click "About" (About). And in the line "Model" (Model) the model number of the device will be displayed.

5. And it will be possible to determine the iPad model by comparing the numbers in this line with the list above.

The second method to determine the tablet model

The second method is the simplest. No need to get into the settings and do everything that is written in the previous method.

It is enough just to turn the back of the iPad and look at the Model line in the lower left corner, and then compare with the list we talked about above.

iPad OS Version Detection Method

1. We go to the main screen.

2. Click "Settings" (Settings).

4. Then click "About the device" (About).

5. In the line "Version" (Version) will be written version software ipad.

How is iPad different from iPod?

Since Apple has recently begun to release a large number of their products, such as iPad, iPod and iPhone, then many people have confusion in their heads. If the iPhone, it is clear that the phone, then the iPod and iPad, which differ in just one letter, can be confused.

Let's see what is the difference between iPod and iPad, which models of both devices are more similar to each other.

The world-famous Apple company, in addition to gadgets, produces computers and laptops, but, unfortunately, they cannot be taken with you or put in your pocket because of their bulky size. Therefore, they combined a computer and a phone in one small device and created the iPad, with which you can work, read books, communicate, take pictures, listen to music, watch videos and much more.

Using the iPod, you can only listen to and store music, view videos and pictures. It doesn't have a camera. It is also commonly called a media player.

Also, both devices differ in their dimensions: the iPad is much larger and thinner than the iPod. Although now the player is made thin. The amount of memory also has a big difference: the tablet has memory from 16 to 256 GB, and the player is only 2-4 GB and you can still insert a memory card.

An iPod can be without a screen (only one button), with a screen and buttons, and with a touch screen. The price, of course, is also different. The iPad, on the other hand, consists entirely of a screen and a single Home button, and the price is also different. The newer and more powerful, the higher the cost.

To date, the "Apple" company produces a sufficiently large number of its products with different price categories that every second one has one or another product of a well-known brand.

A revolutionary device on the verge of fantasy at an incredible price. - Apple

The official appearance of new items from Apple had to wait seven months. That did not prevent those who wish (including Dmitry Anatolyevich) from acquiring an iPad before the start of sales in Russia. The tablet was only available in black and had neither a front nor a rear camera.

By the way, in our country, users first saw the iPhone 4 with its Retina display, and only then the iPad with its 1024x780 pixels. You get used to good things instantly, so many lacked an ultra-clear screen on a tablet. I had to wait a couple of years.

• iPad 2

Thinner. Easier. Faster. - Apple

The updated tablet received a dual-core A5 processor, 512 MB of RAM, simple rear and front cameras, and a different body shape that lasted two more generations of the iPad. It was thinner than its predecessor by 4.4 mm and lighter by about 70 grams. The display remained absolutely the same, but a model appeared in white. traveled to Russia for two and a half months - a relatively short time.

This "old man" is still holding on, you can roll on him latest version iOS is not necessary! . True, he works on it "with a scratch."

• iPad 3

Revolution. This is very clear. - Apple

Traditional two-plus months of waiting, and appeared in Russia. It had a lot of changes: an improved A5x processor, a beefed up rear camera, 1 GB of RAM, Siri and, of course, a Retina display. But almost immediately it became noticeable that in order to maintain the speed of the tablet on acceptable level.

There is an opinion that Apple hastened with the release of the third iPad, trying to keep up with competitors and meet the needs of users. The company hurried to correct itself after six months in the next generation of the tablet.

• iPad 4

Just as magnificent. But twice as fast. - Apple

This is exactly what the iPad 3 should have been, because it is no coincidence that Apple called the fourth generation of the device "". Although a similar screen was in the previous tablet. The novelty received an improved A6x processor, higher RAM, a Lightning connector, a front camera with an adequate matrix resolution and 4G, working in Russia. The tablet just “flyed”.

Its release was unexpected and significantly spoiled the mood of those who bought the third generation of the tablet in the summer. On this moment this is the latest iPad in a "classic" case.

• iPad mini

iPad before last inch. - Apple

Another novelty of the same year. In the fall, Apple introduced two iPads for the first time. At one time, Jobs was categorically against the smaller tablet, but consumers thought differently.

The low-resolution display and other internals of the iPad 2 were “threaded” into the 7.9-inch device. This does not detract from the capabilities of the old hardware, but rather indicates its large power reserve. Many did not like such a move, but even with such a filling it “dragged” and worked faster than its competitors.

The case design has changed, the main elements of which are still wandering from one new product to another, this can be seen even in the huge iPad Pro.

• iPad Air

Power is lighter than light. - Apple

And again, Apple showed two tablets at once - Air and mini. Their design led to the same denominator, and specifications generally identical, except for the size and color reproduction of the display.

The small tablet from Apple had the same processor as the Air, but its frequency was underestimated by software in order to prevent the device from overheating. Garbage, warmed up like the third iPad.

The gap between the start of sales in the first wave and in Russia was inexorably shrinking, which could not please all gadget lovers in our country.

• iPad Air 2

Change is in your hands. - Apple

Sales of new tablets from Apple started in Russia at the same time as the USA. received a new A8x processor (which was created specifically for him), an 8-core video chip and 2 GB random access memory. What "done" everyone else, he is still at the top of the performance rating and is second only to the recent Pro.

Plus, Air 2 got a lot of other nice features: Touch ID, upgraded LTE, gold-colored case, additional shooting modes, anti-glare screen, Apple Pay support and a barometer.

• iPad mini 3

With Touch ID - Apple

I got Touch ID, a gold-colored case and ... that's it.

Probably the most useless update ever.

• iPad Pro

Thin. Easy. Grandiose. - Apple

You can argue for a long time why and how to use it, but the fact remains.