The Apple iPad (1st Generation) is a tablet that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2010 to 2011 as part of the iPad series. The first tablet has been introduced on January 27, 2010, and its price started at $499.
The original iPad features a 1 GHz Apple A4 processor, 256 MB of RAM, 9.7″ multi-touch widescreen LCD Display, Wi-Fi, 16 GB / 32 GB or 64 GB of flash memory, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, accelerometer, Digital compass, Dock connector, 3.5-mm headphone jack, and an optional version with GPS, 3G data capability.
iPad has been designed for browsing the web, reading and sending e-mails, watching videos, listening to music, enjoying photos, reading e-books, playing games, and many more.
This iPad has been discontinued on March 2, 2011 and has been replaced by iPad 2.
Today iPad is 13 years old!
Original iPad Release Date and Price
| Introduced | January 27, 2010 |
| Discontinued | March 2, 2011 |
| Model Identifier | iPad1,1 |
| Model Number | A1219 A1337 |
| EMC | 2311 2328 |
| Order Number | MB292LL/A (16 GB Wi-Fi) MB293LL/A (32 GB Wi-Fi) MB294LL/A (64 GB Wi-Fi) MC349LL/A (16 GB Wi-Fi + 3G) MC496LL/A (32 GB Wi-Fi + 3G) MC497LL/A (64 GB Wi-Fi + 3G) |
| Original Price | $499 (16 GB Wi-Fi) $599 (32 GB Wi-Fi) $699 (64 GB Wi-Fi) $629 (16 GB Wi-Fi + 3G) $729 (32 GB Wi-Fi + 3G) $829 (64 GB Wi-Fi + 3G) |
| Colors | Black |
| Weight | 1.5 – 1.6 Ibs. – 680 – 725 Grams |
| Dimensions | 9.56” H x 7.47” W x 0.5″ D 24.28 cm H x 18.97 cm W x 1.27 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Apple A4 |
| Processor Speed | 1 GHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Cache | 32 KB L1 512 KB L2 |
Storage
| Storage | 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB |
Memory
| Memory | 256 MB LPDDR |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | PowerVR SGX535 |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
Display
| Display | 9.7″ widescreen LCD Display |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 |
| Pixel Density | 132 ppi |
| Input | Multi-Touch |
Controls
| Buttons | Volume + / – Home Sleep / Wake up Silence / Rotation |
Sensors
| Sensors | Ambient light Accelerometer |
Connections
| Networks | UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)* GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)* |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR |
| SIM slot | mini-SIM* |
| Ports | 1 – 30-pin dock connector 1 – 3.5-mm headphone jack |
| Camera | None |
| Location | Assisted GPS* Digital compass |
| Audio In | Microphone |
| Audio Out | Speaker |
Media
| Audio Formats | AAC (16 to 320 Kbps) Protected AAC (from iTunes Store) MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps) MP3 VBR Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4) Apple Lossless AIFF WAV |
| Video Formats | H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 768 Kbps, 320 by 240 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats |
Software
| Original OS | iOS 3.2 |
| Maximum OS | iOS 5.1.1 |
| iTunes | iTunes 9.1 or later |
| System Requirements | Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later |
Power
| Battery | 25 W Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer |
| Battery Capacity | 6613 mAh |
| Battery Life | Internet Use: Up to 10 hours Video playback: Up to 10 hours Audio playback: Up to 10 hours |
| Power Adapter | Apple 10W USB Power Adapter |
References:
Apple Support – iPad: Technical Specifications