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iPad (4th generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular MM)

● Obsolete 2012 · iPhone era iPad

Introduced

2012

Original price

$ 629

Processor

Apple A6X

Original OS

iOS 6

Max OS

iOS 10.3.4

Colors

Black, White

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Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorApple A6X

Speed1.4 GHz

CoresDual-core

Architecture32-bit

Process node32 nm

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM1 GB

GPUPowerVR SGX554MP4 (quad-core graphics)

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

Resolutions2048x1536 (264 ppi)

Storage

Storage16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB flash

Connectivity

Wi-FiDual-band 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi

BluetoothBluetooth 4.0

LightningLightning port

Software

Original OSiOS 6

Max OSiOS 10.3.4

Apple statusObsolete

Power

Weight662 g (1.46 lbs)

Dimensions9.50 in (241.2 mm) H x 7.31 in (185.7 mm) W x 0.37 in (9.4 mm) D

BatteryLithium Polymer, 11560 mAh

Battery life10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music; 9 hours surfing the web using cellular data

Identifiers

Model IDiPad3,6

Model N°A1460

Order N°MD522LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2012

Discontinued2014

Apple statusObsolete

History

On October 23, 2012, Apple announced the fourth generation iPad, with distribution scheduled to begin on November 2, 2012. The new hardware includes the A6X processor, a FaceTime HD camera, improved LTE compatibility, and the brand new Lightning digital connector. It will be available with the same memory increments and the same pricing structure as the third generation. Following the announcement of the fourth generation iPad, the previous generation was discontinued. Following the announcement of the iPad Air on October 22, 2013, the sale of the fourth generation iPad was discontinued. The fourth generation iPad was reintroduced on March 18, 2014, following the discontinuation of the iPad 2.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_Air_(4th_generation) · Wikipedia

Trivia

• The fourth-generation iPad debuted on October 23, 2012 with the revolutionary Lightning connector, which marked Apple's abandonment of the traditional 30-pin dock that had been used for years. • This model was equipped with the powerful A6X processor, the same one that powered the iPad Air, guaranteeing superior performance compared to the previous generation. • The fourth-generation iPad had a particular commercial life: withdrawn in 2013, it was reintroduced in 2014 to replace the now outdated iPad 2, demonstrating the versatility of Apple's production strategy.

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