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iPad Wi-Fi (Original/1st Gen)

2010 · iPhone era iPad

Introduced

2010

Original price

$ 699

Processor

Apple A4 (custom ARM-based system on a chip)

Original OS

iPhone OS 3.2 (Build 7B367)

Max OS

iOS 5.1.1

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Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorApple A4 (custom ARM-based system on a chip)

Speed1 GHz

Memory & graphics

Display9.7-inch multitouch glossy LED-backlit IPS display

Resolutions1024x768 (132 ppi)

Storage

Storage16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB flash memory

Connectivity

Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi

BluetoothBluetooth (supports Bluetooth keyboard)

Audio outDual mono speakers, built-in mic

Dock30-pin Dock connector (USB-based)

Software

Original OSiPhone OS 3.2 (Build 7B367)

Max OSiOS 5.1.1

Power

Weight1.5 lb (Wi-Fi model)

DimensionsHeight 9.56 in (242.8 mm), Width 7.47 in (189.7 mm), Depth 0.5 in

Battery life10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music; one month standby

Identifiers

Model IDiPad1,1

Model N°A1219

Order N°MB292LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2010

Discontinued2011

History

Apple's development of a tablet computer began with the creation and introduction of the MessagePad 100, based on Newton, in 1993. Part of this development process led to the creation of the ARM6 core, the result of collaboration between Apple and Acorn Computers. Apple had simultaneously developed a tablet computer prototype called PenLite, but did not release it to the market as it wished to avoid compromising Newton sales. Other Newton-based PDAs followed until the MessagePad 2100, the last in Apple's PDA series, which was discontinued in 1998. The development of tablet computer prototypes within Apple began as early as 2000. The development of the tablet, particularly Apple's multi-touch technology, was integrated with the development of the iPhone and iPod Touch and included technology acquired by Apple with its acquisition of FingerWorks in 2005. The product was presented on January 27, 2010 during an Apple press conference at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. The imminent release of the device had been the subject of rumors for several months, with iSlate and iTablet among the speculated names.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_M5 · Wikipedia

Trivia

• Apple developed a tablet prototype called PenLite in the 1990s, but chose not to launch it to avoid compromising Newton sales, demonstrating a very conservative market strategy. • The iPad's multi-touch technology has its roots in the acquisition of FingerWorks in 2005, a company specialized in gesture recognition that Apple brilliantly integrated into the new device. • Before the official iPad of 2010, Apple had already created the Newton MessagePad 100 in 1993, the first true tablet in computing history, anticipating by over 15 years the success of its celebrated successor.

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