iPad (3rd generation)
series of tablet computers produced by Apple
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.
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 The third generation iPad | |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Product family | iPad |
| Type | Tablet computer |
| Discontinued | October 23, 2012 |
| Units sold | Three million in first three days |
| Operating system | Original: iOS 5.1 Current: iOS 8.1.1, released November 17, 2014 |
| System-on-chip used | Apple A5X |
| CPU | 1 GHz[1] dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Memory | 1024 MB LP DDR2[2] |
| Storage | 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB |
| Display | 9.7 inches (250 mm) 2,048 × 1,536 px color IPS LCD display at (264 ppi) with a 4:3 aspect ratio |
| Graphics | PowerVR SGX543MP4 |
| Sound | Frequency 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 |
| Input | Multi-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) |
| Camera | Front: FaceTime 0.3 MP camera with VGA-quality photos and video Back: 5 MP iSight camera with 1080p video capture at 30 frame/s |
| Connectivity | All 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) |
| Power | Internal rechargeable non-removable 42.5 W⋅h (153 kJ) 11,560 mAh (3,7 V) lithium-ion polymer battery |
| Online services | iTunes Store, App Store, MobileMe, iBookstore, Game Center, iCloud |
| Dimensions | 9.50 in (241 mm) (height) 7.31 in (186 mm) (width) 0.37 in (9.4 mm) (depth) |
| Mass | Wi-Fi model: 1.44 lb (650 g) Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 1.46 lb (660 g) |
| Predecessor | iPad 2 |
| Successor | iPad (4th generation) |
| Website | http://www.apple.com/ipad/ |
References
change- ↑ "iFixit iPad 3 teardown – Page 2". iFixit. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
- ↑ "iPad 3 teardown – iFixit – Page 3". iFixit. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
- ↑ 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.
