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iPad 3rd Generation (Wi-Fi)

● Obsolete 2012 · iPhone era iPad

Introduced

2012

Original price

$ 599

Processor

Apple A5X (dual-core)

Original OS

iOS 5.1

Max OS

iOS 9.3.5/9.3.6

Colors

Black, White

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2026

Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorApple A5X (dual-core)

Speed1.0 GHz

Cores2

Architecture32-bit

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM1 GB

GPUQuad-core PowerVR SGX543MP4

Display9.7-inch LED-backlit Retina display, IPS

Resolutions2048x1536 (264 ppi)

Storage

Storage16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB

Connectivity

Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n (dual-band)

BluetoothBluetooth 4.0

Dock30-pin Dock Connector

Software

Original OSiOS 5.1

Max OSiOS 9.3.5/9.3.6

Apple statusObsolete

Power

Weight652 g (1.44 lbs)

Dimensions241.2 mm (H) x 185.7 mm (W) x 9.4 mm (D)

BatteryLithium-Polymer

Battery lifeUp to 10 hours

Identifiers

Model IDiPad3,1

Model N°A1416

Order N°MC705LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2012

Discontinued2012

Apple statusObsolete

History

On February 28, 2012 Apple sent invitations to a press event scheduled for March 7. The invitations simply read: "We have something you really need to see. And touch." Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook presented the device at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on March 7, 2012. The new iPad is equipped with a lithium-polymer battery with up to 10 hours of battery life; a dual-core Apple A5X processor; a quad-core graphics processor; a 5-megapixel rear camera capable of recording video in 1080p; and a VGA front-facing camera for video calls designed for FaceTime. The screen resolution is 2048×1536 (QXGA) with 3.1 million pixels, four times more pixels than the iPad 2. The new iPad is however slightly thicker than its predecessor by 0.8 mm and is heavier by 51 grams in the Wi-Fi model (652 grams).

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_(3rd_generation) · Wikipedia

Trivia

• The new iPad from 2012 featured a revolutionary screen with 3.1 million pixels, four times more than previous models, setting a new standard for visual quality in the tablet sector. • Apple advertised the device with an enigmatic slogan: "We have something you really have to see. And touch", emphasizing both the extraordinary display quality and the tactile experience. • Despite significant technological improvements, the new iPad was slightly heavier and thicker than its predecessor, with an increase of 51 grams and 0.8 mm in thickness due to the new components.

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