How do I know which iPad I have?

All aypady are similar to each other, like twin brothers, so looking at them from the side, it is quite difficult for an inexperienced person to determine which brand of device you picked up. But in fact, not everything is so complicated. There are a lot of nuances that will prompt the user what kind of tablet he holds in his hands. So let's explore these nuances in order to easily identify the model of the device.

As you can see in the photo, it's quite easy to determine which tablet lineup contains a particular iPad. There are only three of them.

• A ruler of ten-inch tablets - they are simply called aipads.
• Eight-inch, called "Mini".
• And, finally, a thirteen-inch line called "Pro".

But further inside each line you need to understand the nuances of the appearance of the iPad itself. Therefore, the question of how to find out which one I have is quite relevant.

First iPad models

The very first tablet from Apple went on sale in 2010, and it is quite simple to define it. This model appeared on sale only with a black screen and without a camera. Therefore, a cursory glance at such a tablet is enough to answer the question of how to find out which one I have. If there is no camera, then this is exactly the first generation.

In addition, the appearance of the power connector is of great importance in determining the type of tablet. But the external signs of the first generation of ipads are so eloquent that they give out, that it is difficult to mix up, even without looking at the power connector.

Tablets of the second and third generation

A year after the appearance of the first tablet of Apple comes the second version of the tablet, and soon the third. To recognize the difference between them visually is not so simple. Therefore, in order to answer the question of how to find out what kind of IP I, second or third generation, I need to know their features well. If we talk about the physical size of these devices, then an experienced user will say with certainty that the third generation generation has grown slightly stale, and even can determine this tablet by touch. But the average user, especially if he never held such a tablet in his hands, feel 0.6 mm of the difference in thickness can not. The same goes for the power connector. In all three plates of the first generations, the power connectors have thirty contacts, but in the third generation generation, it is slightly wider. But how can I find out what kind of aipad I have in my hands, if I have samples for comparison? Therefore, for the owners of the tablets on the back side are written model numbers.

• IPad 2 came out with the numbers A 1395, A 1396 and A 1397.
• IPad 3 was released with the numbers A 1403, A 1416 and A 1430.

For these numbers it is easy enough to determine the model of the device, but you need to know these numbers in memory or keep records in any form.

Output iPad Mini

In 2012, Apple presents a tablet of a reduced size, only eight inches, which is called the iPad Mini. To find it among other tablets was quite simple, since all models before it had a ten inch size. But with the release of other models of this size, the question of how to find out what kind of aypad I have ("Mini") in my hands is becoming quite relevant. Starting with this model, the company switches to a new power connector, which was called Lightning. Externally, the iPad Mini and iPad Mini 2 differ only in the quality of the screen. The latest version of the tablet has a display with a Retina-screen, which significantly improves the image quality. In the "Mini" model of the third generation, a new golden color appears.

In addition, the following model numbers are on the back side:

• IPad Mini A 1432, A 1454 and A 1455.
• IPad Mini 2 1458, A 1459, A 1460.
• IPad Mini 3 1599, A 1600, A 1601.

Appearance of 4th generation generation

In one year with the appearance of the "Mini" tablet, Apple represents the fourth generation full-format aipad. In appearance, it differs little from its predecessors, but experienced users will be able to quickly distinguish it. It has a Lightning power connector and a Retina display. After a while there are full-format iPad Air and iPad Air 2. When you look at them, the question is how to check what kind of iPad I have, there should not be. Since these models not only decreased in size, retaining a ten-inch screen, but also significantly lost weight. In addition, the iPad Air 2 has lost a sound switch, which, because of its absence, can easily be distinguished from the older brother.

Other ways to define the iPad model

There are several other ways to answer the question, how do I know which one I have. The first and most simple is to read the brand of the model on the tablet packaging. But you can not make a mistake only if the package has not been opened after manufacturing at the factory. In other cases, often the tablet and the packaging do not match.

The second way is when the tablet is on, enter its settings and open the "About this device" tab. It contains the number of the party in which this tablet was released. Knowing it, on the Internet it is enough simply to find the number of tablet models that were released in this game. Thus, having found out a little about aypadah, you can easily determine which model is in your hands and do not let yourself be deceived.