Types of iPads

This article lists the different types of iPad available.

What is an iPad?

The iPad (pronounced “eye-pad”) is a type of tablet computer, produced by Apple. They are basically a larger version of the iPhone or iPod touch.

iPad 2

The iPad 2 is the second generation of the device, unveiled March 2nd 2011, and released internationally on the 25th of March 2011.

The iPad two is 33% thinner and has a faster dual core Apple A5 processor. A new self-cleaning iPad case was also launched by Apple, available in a range of colours.

Colour

The iPad 2 is available in two colours:

White
Black

Wi-fi / 3G Connection

The iPad comes with two types of connectivity:

Wi-fi only – Connect to the internet by wi-fi only.
Wi-fi & 3G – Connect via wi-fi, or via a 3g connection.

In the UK 3G connections are available from:

Vodafone (external link)
02(external link)
Orange (external link)
3(external link)

Memory

The iPad 2 has 3 different standard memory sizes:

16GB
32GB
64GB

Buy an iPad

Buy an iPad from here:

iPad 1

The iPad was discontinued March 2nd 2011, but is still available from many places.

Useful websites

Some useful websites for anyone wanting to learn more about the iPad:

Videos

A nice video that shows some of the differences between the original 1st generation iPad and the later 2nd generation iPad. This video could be useful for anyone who wants to compare the two different iPads. The video presenter makes a good point that some people may want to find out whether it is worth saving a bit of money and buy the original iPad.

Another nice side by side comparison of the iPad vs iPad 2. This video gives you a really nice quick lay-mans overview of why the second iPad is a fair bit better.

Both video reviewers seem to really be convinced that the iPad 2 is a better investment than the original 1st generation.

Images copyright Apple.