The very first Apple tablet appeared in April 2010. Then they released 10 more new models that differ in appearance and functions. Several methods described in this article will help you identify iPad tablet models.
What are the iPad models?
ipads today are very popular. 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:
- iPad Pro.
- iPad Air.
- iPad Air 2.
- iPad mini.
- Mini 2.
- Mini 3.
- iPad.
- ipad 2nd generation.
- 3rd generation.
- 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.
Airis a slim tablet with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + nano-SIM, dual cameras and the same number of speakers, released in late 2013 and early 2014. Dimensions: 169.5mm wide, 240mm long, 9.7-inch display, thin bezel around the display, which comes in white or black, and dark gray or gray aluminum body. Four storage capacities: from 16 to 128 GB.
Air 2 is a thin (6.1 mm) tablet released in late 2014. In addition to the two primary colors (gray, dark gray), it also began to have 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 the following dimensions: thickness - 7.2 mm, width - 134.7 mm, length - 200 mm. It looks small, with a gray or blue-gray aluminum body. iPad mini models have three sizes of memory: 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, does not differ from the previous tablet, only it has the sharpest image on the screen and the best camera. Added a new larger amount of memory equal to 128 GB. Available with both Wi-Fi and LTE/Wi-Fi functions.
Mini 3. Launched at the end of 2014. Other than the new color (gold), no different from the aforementioned iPada.
ipad - 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 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). Input for sim - 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. Also available in several colors: silver, dark gray, gold and gray-blue.
What do the iPad model numbers say?
Absolutely all devices have their own serial number. Tablets, including the iPad, also have it. It is listed on the back of the equipment. Let's look at how these numbers are deciphered andletters.
- The number A 1337 means that this is the 1st generation iPad model, Wi-Fi + 3G SIM card.
- The number A 1219 also speaks of the 1st generation, which has the function of Wi-Fi + SIM card with 3G.
- iPad 2 models have the following serial numbers: A1395, A1396, A1397, but differ in internal functions.
- Serial number A 1403 indicates a 3rd generation tablet with Wi-Fi + 3G (micro-sim (Verizon)).
- Series A, number 1430 refers to the 3rd generation Wi-Fi + Cellular device.
- A 1416 also refers to Apple's Wi-Fi Tablet 3.
- A 1455 means a mini gadget with Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM) connectivity.
- Series A, numbers 1454, 1432, refer to iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular and iPad mini with Wi-Fi only.
- 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 the A series, but the numbers are already different: A 1600 and A 1599.
- A 1550 and A 1538 are iPad 4 with Wi-Fi and Cellular.
- Serial numbers A 1474, A 1475, A 1476 refer to iPad Air samples.
- And iPad Air 2 have 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 climb insidetablet, namely:
1. You need to go to the main screen of the iPad.
2. Then click "Settings" (Settings).
3. Next, you need to click "General" (General).
4. The next step will be to click "About device" (About). And in the line "Model" (Model) will be displayed the model number of the device.
5. And you can determine the iPad model by comparing the numbers in this line with the list above.
Second method for determining tablet model
The second method is the easiest. No need to get into the settings and do everything that is written in the previous method.
Simply turn the back of the iPad and look at the lower left corner for the line Model, and then compare with the list we talked about above.
Method for determining iPad OS version
1. We go to the main screen.
2. Click "Settings".
3. Next, click on "General" (General).
4. Then click "About" (About).
5. The Version line will be the iPad software version.
What's the difference between an iPad and an iPod?
BecauseApple has recently begun to produce a large number of its products, for example, 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 only 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, we combined a computer and a phone in one small device and created the iPad, with which you can work, read books, chat, take pictures, listen to music, watch videos and much more.
You can only listen and store music, view videos and pictures using iPod. 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.
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.
Today, the Apple company produces enougha large number of their products with different price categories, that every second person has one or another product of a well-known brand.
