What to Know Before Buying an AT&T Apple iPad 3rd Generation
The Apple iPad 3 is the third generation of the iPad series. Several modifications have been made to the basic design, including the addition of 1 GB of RAM and an upgraded high-definition camera. You can use the tablet to browse the internet, watch videos, keep in touch with friends and family members, or video conference with the office from home in exquisite detail.
What type of display does this Apple iPad use?The iPad 3 features a 9.7-inch LCD touchscreen display with a 4:3 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2048 by 1536 pixels. The screen uses something called IPS technology. IPS, which stands for in-plane switching, prevents the sudden loss of detail and color accuracy when the screen is viewed from an angle. The tablet was marketed as a type of Retina Display device. Retina Display simply means that it has a high pixel density of 264 pixels per inch. The display is also capable of recording multiple inputs at a single time.
What are the other hardware features of the iPad 3?The tablet features both a 0.3-megapixel front camera and a 5-megapixel rear camera with 1080p video recording at 30 frames per second. The front camera is designed for use with FaceTime, which is a video communication app. The iPad is also equipped with a proximity sensor, a microphone, a GPS system, and an ambient light sensor for automatically dimming or brightening the display based on surrounding light conditions. In addition, it comes with a three-axis gyroscope and accelerometer that can sense the motion of the tablet as it is moved around. This is used for all kinds of features. For example, the orientation of the on-screen display will automatically rotate based on the device's horizontal or vertical direction.
Which operating system does the third generation iPad use?The device runs on the iOS 5.1 operating system, although it can be updated to run on iOS 9.3.5 at the latest. iOS 5.1 comes with the following pre-installed apps:
- Music
- iTunes
- Photo
- Videos
- YouTube
- App Store
- Maps
- Notes
The iPad also has the ability to dictate voices, store data in the cloud, and sync up multimedia and other data with a Mac or PC through iTunes.
How much storage space does the iPad 3 contain?The tablet has the option of 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB of internal flash storage. Although the internal storage space cannot be expanded, you can transfer your data to and from an external device.
What type of wireless connectivity does the iPad have?The device supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and optional cellular with 4G LTE compatibility. Users can place or receive calls through VoIP applications. This particular version of the tablet uses the AT&T carrier.