The very first tablet made by Apple appeared in April 2010. Then they released another 10 new models that differ in appearance and features. Several methods described in this article will help determine the iPad tablet models .
What are the iPad models?
IPads today are very popular. They come in different sizes, functions and applications: for working, playing games, reading or listening to music, watching movies, or maybe for all of this right away. Therefore, the developers took care of the customers and created different iPad models:
- iPad Pro
- iPad Air
- iPad Air 2.
- iPad mini.
- Mini 2.
- Mini 3.
- iPad
- IPad 2 generation.
- 3rd generation.
- IPad 4.
IPad Models: Description
Pro is the latest tablet model released in 2016. It has an aluminum slim body in standard silver or gold colors, as well as dark gray and pink; 2 cameras, one of which with a flash; four speakers. There are 2 types: with Wi-Fi and with a nano-SIM card. The price depends on the amount of memory: 32 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB.
Air is a thin tablet with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + nano-SIM card, two cameras and the same number of speakers, released in late 2013 and early 2014. Dimensions: width - 169.5 mm, length - 240 mm, display - 9.7 inches, a thin frame around the display, which can be white or black, and the aluminum case is dark gray or gray. Four memory sizes: from 16 to 128 GB.
Air 2 - a thin (6.1 mm) tablet, released at the end of 2014. In addition to two primary colors (gray, dark gray), it also began to possess golden. As in the previous case, it has 4 types of memory capacity, two cameras, one of which with 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 switch button.
Mini - a tablet, released in November 2012, has the following dimensions: thickness - 7.2 mm, width - 134.7 mm, length - 200 mm. It looks small with a gray or blue-gray aluminum case. IPad mini models have 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. It is practically no different from the previous tablet, it only has the clearest image on the screen and the best camera. Added a new larger amount of memory equal to 128 GB. It happens with both the Wi-Fi function and the LTE / Wi-Fi function.
Mini 3. went on sale at the end of 2014. In addition to the new color (gold), it is no different from the aforementioned iPada.
Aypad - 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 capacities: 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB. The slot for a SIM card is standard, it also has a Wi-Fi function.
In 2011, iPad 2 was launched for sale. It is slightly different in size and thickness in that they are slightly smaller. In addition to the black front panel, white appeared. Cameras also appeared on one side and the other. Photo quality and image clarity are poor (pixels are very noticeable). Input for sim - micro. Supports Wi-Fi.
3rd generation - was published 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. It supports Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G (micro SIM card on the right side).
The iPad 4 generation went on sale in November 2012. The tablet has 3 varieties. The numbers are indicated on the back of the iPad 4. Models will be considered in more detail below. In external dimensions, it differs little from previous iPads, but internal signs have a big difference. There are also several colors: silver, dark gray, golden and gray-blue.
What are the iPad model numbers talking about?
Absolutely all devices have their own serial number. Tablets, including the iPad, also have it. It is indicated on the back of the equipment. Let's look at how these numbers and letters are deciphered.
- The number A 1337 means that you have a model of the 1st generation iPad, Wi-Fi + 3G SIM card.
- Number A 1219 also speaks of the 1st generation, which has a Wi-Fi function + a SIM card with 3G.
- IPad 2 models have the following serial numbers: A1395, A1396, A1397, only differ in internal functions.
- Serial number A 1403 indicates a 3rd generation tablet with Wi-Fi + 3G (micro-sim (Verizon)).
- Series A, number 1430, talks about a 3rd generation device with Wi-Fi + Cellular.
- The number A 1416 also refers to the Apple tablet 3 with Wi-Fi.
- A 1455 means a mini gadget with Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM) connection.
- Series A, numbers 1454, 1432, talk about iPad mini models with Wi-Fi + Cellular function and iPad mini with just Wi-Fi.
- Serial numbers A 1460, A 1459, A 1458 are familiar to iPad 4 models.
- 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.
- And the iPad mini 3 model with the same additions as its “big brother” also has a series A, but the numbers are already different: A 1600 and A 1599.
- The numbers A 1550 and A 1538 are indicators of the iPad 4 with Wi-Fi as well as Cellular.
- Serial numbers A 1474, A 1475, A 1476 speak of iPad Air samples.
- And the iPad Air 2 is indicated by the following numbers: A 1567, A 1566.
The first method to determine the iPad model
There are several methods for determining 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 on “Settings”.
3. Next, click "General" (General).
4. The next step is to click “About”. And in the line “Model” the model number of the device will be displayed.
5. And you can determine the iPad model by comparing the numbers in this line with the list above.
The second method for determining 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.
Simply turn the iPad back panel and look at the line Model in the lower left corner, and then compare with the list we talked about above.
IPad OS Version Determination Method
1. Go to the main screen.
2. Click on “Settings”.
3. Next, click on the "General" (General).
4. Then click “About device” (About).
5. In the "Version" line, the version of the iPad software will be written.
What is the difference between an iPad and an iPod?
Since Apple has recently begun to release a large number of its products, for example, iPad, iPod and iPhone, many people have confusion in their heads. If the iPhone, it’s clear that the phone, then the iPod and iPad, differing in just one letter, can be confused.
Let's figure out what is the difference between iPod and iPad, which models of both devices are more similar to each other.
World-famous company Apple, in addition to gadgets, produces computers and laptops, but, unfortunately, they cannot be taken with you or put in your pocket because of the bulky size. Therefore, they combined a computer and a phone in one small device and created an iPad with which you can work, read books, chat, take pictures, listen to music, watch videos and much more.
With the iPod, you can only listen and store music, view videos and pictures. There is no camera on it. He is also popularly 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 doing thin. The amount of memory also has a big difference: the tablet has a memory of 16 to 256 GB, and the player is only 2-4 GB and you can still insert a memory card.
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 one Home button, and its price is also different. The newer and more powerful, the higher the cost.
Today, the "Apple" company produces a sufficiently large number of its products with different price categories, which every second has one or another product of a well-known brand.