iPad (3rd generation)

The third generation iPad (sold as The new iPad, sometimes called the iPad 3)[3] is a tablet computer that is made and sold by Apple Inc. It added new features, such as a Retina display, a new Apple A5X processor, a 5 megapixel camera, 1080p video recording, and support for LTE networks in North America.

iPad (third generation)
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The third generation iPad
DeveloperApple Inc.
ManufacturerFoxconn
Product familyiPad
TypeTablet computer
DiscontinuedOctober 23, 2012 (2012-10-23)
Units soldThree million in first three days
Operating systemOriginal: iOS 5.1
Current: iOS 8.1.1, released November 17, 2014 (2014-11-17)
PowerInternal rechargeable non-removable 42.5 W·h (153 kJ) 11,560 mAh (3,7 V) lithium-ion polymer battery
System-on-chip usedApple A5X
CPU1 GHz[1] dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
Memory1024 MB LP DDR2[2]
Storage16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB
Display9.7 inches (250 mm) 2,048 × 1,536 px color IPS LCD display at (264 ppi) with a 4:3 aspect ratio
GraphicsPowerVR SGX543MP4
SoundFrequency response: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Audio Formats: HE-AAC (V1 and V2), AAC (8 to 320 kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3 & 4, AEA, AAX, and AAX+), ALAC, AIFF, and WAV
InputMulti-touch touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis gyroscope, microphone, magnetometer, accelerometer, Assisted GPS + cellular Micro-SIM card tray (Cellular model only)
CameraFront: FaceTime 0.3 MP camera with VGA-quality photos and video
Back: 5 MP iSight camera with 1080p video capture at 30 frame/s
ConnectivityAll models: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, Apple 30-pin dock connector
Wi-Fi + Cellular model: also includes GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (700, 2100 MHz)
Wi-Fi + Cellular model on Verizon also includes CDMA EvDO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), and LTE (700 MHz)
Online servicesiTunes Store, App Store, MobileMe, iBookstore, Game Center, iCloud
Dimensions9.50 in (241 mm) (height)
7.31 in (186 mm) (width)
0.37 in (9.4 mm) (depth)
WeightWi-Fi model: 1.44 lb (650 g)
Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 1.46 lb (660 g)
PredecessoriPad 2
SuccessoriPad (4th generation)
Websitehttp://www.apple.com/ipad/

IPad (3rd Generation) Media

References

  1. "iFixit iPad 3 teardown – Page 2". iFixit. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
  2. "iPad 3 teardown – iFixit – Page 3". iFixit. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
  3. White, Joe (March 6, 2012). "Let's talk iPad Names – iPad 3, iPad 2S, or iPad HD?". AppAdvice. Archived from the original on March 7, 2012. Retrieved March 12, 2012.