21 century - a century of information technology and gadgets is in every person. Especially, tablets are popular. This is simply an indispensable thing that will help you keep all your personal information in yourself and provide quick convenient access to it. But there are a lot of them on the market. However, the best offer is Apple's product - iPad. It is time for the iPad generation. It will be discussed in our text.
Line history
IPad line
The history of tablets from Apple begins in the 2000s. It was then that Steve Jobs got the idea to get rid of the keyboard. The bottom line was to place the buttons on the device screen. Jobs turned to the team and suggested inventing a multi-touch display. However, after the appearance of the prototype, the tablet project was postponed and returned only after the presentation of the iPhone. Let's look at the iPad lineup.
iPad
Appearance of the first device
The first iPad appeared in 2010. It had a rectangular shape with rounded corners. It had similar features to the iPod, but was intended for other purposes. IPad fell between a laptop and a smartphone. The display resolution was 1024 x 768 and the screen size was 9.7. It also had Wi-Fi and 3G modules and a built-in memory size of 16 to 64 GB.
iPad 2
Comparison of 2 generations
In March 2011, this device appeared on store shelves. The tablet has become thinner by 4.6 millimeters and lighter by 79g. The processor has become more powerful and has acquired two cores with a frequency of 1 GHz. Also pleased with the presence of the front and rear cameras. Later it will become the prototype for the creation of the first generation iPad mini.
iPad New
On this device, it was decided to remove the numbers in the name. This product was called The New iPad. Visually, it did not differ from its predecessor. However, the filling was better. The tablet has a new Retina display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and a pixel density of 246 dpi. Also received support for 4G networks and increased RAM up to 1 GB.
iPad 4
Appearance 4 generations
Appeared in October 2012. I got a more powerful processor with a frequency of 1.4 GHz. The resolution of the front camera has increased and the range of networks of the fourth generation has been expanded. Also equipped with a Lightning connector. Later there was a version with 128 GB on board.
iPad mini
This version became the first generation iPad mini. It was presented along with the fourth-generation iPad. Differs in the smaller sizes. It had a screen of 7.9 inches. Now you can hold the device with one hand. However, there was no Retina display. At its core, this is a smaller version of the second-generation iPad.
iPad Air
It was released in 2013 and was the flagship device of the company. The word Air emphasized lightness. The gadget has become smaller in size. It was thinner by 2 mm and lighter by 28%. Also reduced the size of the side frames. It had a processor with a frequency of 1.4 GHz and a RAM of 1 GB.
Second generation iPad mini
IPad mini 2 generations
The second representative of the reduced series appeared before us with the iPad Air. This time it is a smaller version of the flagship device. Only the screen has undergone a change, now its size is 7.9 inches. The filling of the device is identical to its ancestor. However, the processor frequency decreased by 100 MHz, which is not critical. In general, this mini iPad is similar to the iPad mini 1, but has a more powerful filling.
iPad Air 2
Comparison of 2018 device and Air 2
This version of the iPad was shown in October 2014 in San Francisco.This device was characterized by a reduced thickness of 1.4 mm and weight. It is worth noting that the version with a Wi-Fi module differed in weight from Wi-Fi with LTE. Weight without LTE is 437 grams, and with LTE - 444 grams. Work was done with the processor and graphic display. Namely, it was possible to increase the processor speed by 40%, and the display twice. Now you can use the Apple Pay service and purchase the device in gold.
iPad mini 3
After the release of the second-generation iPad device, this product gained great popularity. There was a body in gold color. The Home button has become the same color as the body. A more powerful processor was also installed.
iPad mini 4
Project Appearance
This unit was introduced in September 2015. It had a number of differences from its predecessor. Possessed an A8 processor and an M8 coprocessor. There is an accelerated shooting mode that allows you to record video at a speed of 120 fps. The tablet has found the new PowerVR GX6450 GPU, which allowed you to play modern games.
iPad Pro
This line of iPad tablets has a more powerful filling. Now you can run two applications at once. Thanks to the 4 stereo speakers, watching movies has become more enjoyable. It was also distinguished by an increased amount of RAM and a large screen size of 12.9 inches. This product is recommended for office workers and designers.
iPad 2018
This product appeared in 2018. However, it was a kind of restart of the predecessor. The device received an improved processor, an improved operating system, a large battery capacity and increased RAM up to 2 GB. There was also a fingerprint Touch ID, which made unlocking the gadget quick and convenient, as well as adding security.
Now let's talk about the company's modern devices and consider in detail the comparative performance characteristics and compare the performance of all generations.
We decided to buy an iPad, but do not know which one to choose? Below is a list of current devices. To date, several models are available that can be purchased in stores. Let's look at them.
iPad 2018
Bright representative of the Apple iPad tablet lineup. The tablet comes in beautiful packaging, like any device from Apple. In appearance, we recall Air. The main difference in design is the thinner frames and sizes.
Options and prices
2018 model
Opening the box with the device, you will find the gadget itself, charger, cable and a set of instructions. The unpacking process is no different from any other gadget from the Cupertino company. The tablet is available in several colors: gold, space gray, silver. The price has not changed compared to the previous device. The price is $ 329.
Ease of use
The device is convenient to use. For greater convenience, we recommend installing Smart Cover, which will protect the gadget during transportation. Since the tablet weighs half a kilogram, then the stand is simply necessary. Unfortunately, there is no Smart Connector, which provides connection to various devices. For example, keyboards. This feature has only the Pro version.
Display
The first iPad was equipped with a 9.7-inch screen. This figure has remained the same in new devices. Is that the frames on the sides have become thinner. It has a Retina display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and a pixel density of 263ppi.
Sound
Unfortunately, stereo speakers are still only available on the Pro version. On this version, there are only 2 speakers that are located on the bottom. The lack of stereo does not make them uncomfortable. But when watching a movie, hearing sound from only one side will still be inconvenient.
Performance
The filling nevertheless underwent small changes. A new A10 chip was installed. RAM is only 2 gigabytes, but this is enough to perform everyday tasks. The amount of disk space starts from 32 GB and reaches up to 128 GB. In synthetic tests, the device shows 3459 parrots with a single-core test and 5828 with a multi-core one.
Autonomy
Frameless concept
Perhaps one of the most important indicators for a portable device. The battery capacity is 8827 mAh. The manufacturer claims 10 hours of continuous work on the Internet. And indeed it is. In the PCMark test, the device lasted as long as 9 hours. However, there are also disadvantages. With this capacity, it takes a lot of time to charge the battery. It takes about 4 hours to fully charge the gadget. If you travel often, do not forget to charge your iPad.
Camera
A lot of people do not use cameras on the tablet, but they are still needed. Mostly for video calling. Compared with the previous generation, the camera has not undergone changes. The resolution of the front camera is 1.2 MP, and the main 8 MP. It may seem small compared to smartphones, but it's not a smartphone either. The camera learned to record video in Full HD at a speed of 30 fps. However, shooting on a tablet is not very convenient because of the size. There is also an accelerated shooting mode.
iPad Pro
2018 model
Unlike the usual iPad, the Pro version has a better filling and a large diagonal. There are two versions. The first with a diagonal of 11 inches, and the second with 12.9. It has a thin body and narrow frames. Installed the latest A12X Bionic processor. The maximum amount of internal memory is 1 TB. Capacitive battery allows you to use the browser for 10 hours. Unlike a normal iPad, standard USB-C is installed here. Thanks to what, now the device can be connected to a monitor with a resolution of up to 5K. Improved cameras are also installed. The main camera is 12 MP, and the front camera is 7 MP. Prices in Russia start from 65 990 rubles and up to 153 990 rubles.
iPad mini 4
In the history section, we already mentioned this “baby." Suitable for lovers of compact solutions. The tablet works quite a lot of time, due to the minimum discharge when the screen is off. Prices start at 33,000 rubles and up to 59,000 rubles.
Summary
In this article, we examined the history of the Apple tablet line, and also learned about their modern devices and how they differ. We hope you choose the right gadget.
