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iPad (1st generation)

Released April 2010

Apple's original iPad from 2010, a 9.7-inch tablet with an A4 chip, a 30-pin dock connector and optional 3G data, introduced for browsing, reading and media playback.

Screen: 9.7″
Display: LCD
Chip: A4
Memory: 256 MB
Storage: 16 GB – 64 GB
Weight: 680 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers praised the responsive touchscreen, build quality and battery life. Both found the launch software's multitasking limits restrictive. Notebookcheck criticised reflections outdoors.

From engadget.com and notebookcheck.net

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 9.7″
Resolution: 1024 × 768
Sharpness: 132 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Display type: LED-backlit glossy Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
Pixel density: 132 ppi
Display features: Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

Performance

Chip: A4
Memory: 256 MB
Storage: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB
CPU: 1 GHz Apple A4; 256 MB RAM identified by iFixit's corrected teardown

Cameras

Rear camera: None
Ultra wide camera: None

Battery and connections

Battery life (maker's claim): Up to 10 hours
Battery capacity: 25 Wh
Mobile data option: Yes
Stylus: Not supported
Keyboard made for it: Yes
Battery life detail: Up to 10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video or listening to music; up to nine hours surfing the web on 3G
Charging: 10W USB Power Adapter included; charging through the dock connector
USB-C: 30-pin dock connector; Dock Connector to USB Cable; 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack; VGA adapter supports 1024 x 768 output
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Mobile network: Wi-Fi + 3G model supports UMTS/HSDPA and GSM/EDGE data; micro-SIM; assisted GPS; weighs 730 g
Stylus support: No Apple Pencil support
Keyboards: iPad Keyboard Dock, sold separately

Design

Weight: 680 g
Thickness: 13.4 mm
Height × width: 242.8 × 189.7 mm
Operating system: iOS
Speakers: Built-in speaker
Microphones: Built-in microphone
Sensors: Accelerometer; ambient light sensor; digital compass; assisted GPS on Wi-Fi + 3G model
Materials: Aluminium and glass enclosure
Colours: Silver enclosure with black front
Software at launch: iPhone OS 3.2; this generation predates iPadOS
In the box: iPad, Dock Connector to USB Cable, 10W USB Power Adapter, documentation

Storage options

Storage
16 GB
32 GB
64 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

IPS touchscreen with wide viewing angles
Up to 10 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi or video playback
Apple Keyboard Dock accessory available

Cons

No front or rear camera
No Apple Pencil support
Proprietary 30-pin connector and no expandable storage

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Weight	Released
AppleiPad 2	9.7″	LCD	A5	512 MB	16 GB – 64 GB	601 g	Mar 2011
AppleiPad (3rd generation)	9.7″	LCD	A5X	1 GB	16 GB – 64 GB	652 g	Mar 2012
AppleiPad (4th generation)	9.7″	LCD	A6X	1 GB	16 GB – 128 GB	652 g	Nov 2012

Newer model: iPad 2.

Sources

Photo: cdsassets.apple.com

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