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Apple iPad 4th Gen (Wi-Fi Only) 16, 32, 64, 128 GB* Specs
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Like all earlier iPad models, the iPad 4th Gen (Wi-Fi Only, A1458) -- which some may choose to call the "iPad 4" and Apple formally called the "iPad with Retina Display" in marketing materials -- is a tablet computer for the web, e-mail, photos, video, music, gaming and more.The iPad 4th Gen models share essentially the same housing as the iPad 3rd Gen models before them, except that the iPad 4th Gen is equipped with a Lightning port (rather than the older Dock Connector port), and internally has a faster processor, faster Wi-Fi, and a better camera. The models equipped with cellular networking also provide 4G LTE support, although this specific model only has Wi-Fi.All iPad 4th Gen models feature a 9.7-inch
(264 ppi) multitouch glossy LED-backlit "retina" display, a dual-core 1.4 GHz Apple A6X "system on a chip" with quad core graphics, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB of flash memory storage, dual cameras -- a rear-mounted 5 megapixel "iSight" camera capable of shooting stills and 1080p video and a front-mounted 1.2 megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera capable of shooting stills and 720p video, dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and more.The battery life of this iPad 4th Gen model is reportedly 10 hours "surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music." Please note that this model does not support 4G LTE connectivity or A-GPS/GLONASS.Also see:
are all the differences between the iPad 4th Gen models? are all the differences between the iPad 4th Gen and the iPad 3rd Gen that it replaced?
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Introduction Date:
October 23, 2012*
Discontinued Date:
October 16, 2014**
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.*This model was introduced on October 23, 2012 and shipped on November 2, 2012. On January 29, 2013, Apple introduced a 128 GB configuration and this larger capacity model shipped starting February 5, 2013.**On October 22, 2013, Apple discontinued all iPad 4th Gen models until March 18, 2014, when it reintroduced a 16 GB configuration. This final configuration was discontinued on October 16, 2014.
Also see: All iPad models introduced in .
Processors:
1 (2 Cores)
Geekbench 2 (32):
Geekbench 2 provides 32-bit benchmarks for iOS models. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the . Higher numbers are better.
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Geekbench 3 (32):
Geekbench 3 (32):
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the . Higher numbers are better.
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Geekbench 3 (64):
Geekbench 3 (64):
The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support 64-bit mode for this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the . Higher numbers are better.
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Processor Speed:
Processor Type:
*The iPad 4th Gen models use a "dual core Apple A6X [processor] with quad-core graphics." Apple does not specify a clockspeed, but the third-party Geekbench software program determined it has a 1.4 GHz processor.Also see:
does the performance of the iPad 4th Gen compare to the iPad 3rd Gen and earlier iPad models?
Onboard RAM:
Storage Capacity:
16, 32, 64, 128 GB*
*Apple released no official information regarding the amount of onboard RAM although software and hardware analysis has determined it has 1 GB of RAM.Also see:
it possible to add external storage to the iPad? How?
Song Capacity:
Photo Capacity:
*Apple does not provide an official estimate for the number of songs, photos, and videos that any iPad can hold, instead opting for just gigabytes.
USB Support:
Sync & Charge (Lightning)
Firewire Support:
The iPad 4th Gen does not offer a "disk mode" for file transfer.
Connectivity:
Lightning, Headphone
Case Type:
Tablet/Slate
Form Factor:
iPad 4th Gen
Housing Color:
Black or White/Silver*
Controller:
Multi-touch
*The iPad 4th Gen models have a black-trimmed or white-trimmed "glossy" glass front and a silver aluminum back.
Built-in Display:
9.7& Color*
Display Resolution:
*The iPad 4th Gen models have a 9.7" IPS LED-backlit 2048 by 1536 "retina" display (264 ppi) with an "oleophobic" (oil repellent) coating. They also provide video mirroring and video out support up to 1080p using the "Lightning Digital AV Adapter" and the "Lightning to VGA Adapter."Also see:
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Standard Wireless:
802.11a/b/g/n*
Standard Bluetooth:
*All iPad 4th Gen configurations support 802.11a/b/g/n on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies (dual band/dual stream).
Cell Network:
Wi-Fi Only*
5 Megapixels**
*This A1458 model does not support 4G LTE networking.**The iPad 4th Gen has dual cameras. The rear "iSight" camera has a 5 megapixel sensor and supports still photographs as well as HD video recording (1080p up to 30 FPS with audio). The front mounted "FaceTime HD" camera, designed to be used for video conferencing in conjunction with Apple's provided FaceTime software over a Wi-Fi network, has a 1.2 megapixel sensor and takes videos up to 720p.
Battery Type:
Lithium Polymer (42.5 Whr)
Battery Life (Music):
*Apple estimates that this iPad 4th Gen provides "up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music".In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor
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Battery Life (Voice):
Standby Time:
Apple does not report the standby time for the iPad 4th Gen.
Apple Order No:
MD510LL/A*
Apple Subfamily:
iPad 4th Gen (Wi-Fi)
*MD510LL/A refers to the 16 GB configuration in black. The 32 GB and 64 GB configurations in black are MD511LL/A and MD512LL/A, respectively. The 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB configurations in white are MD513LL/A, MD514LL/A, and MD515LL/A, respectively. The 128 GB configurations, introduced January 29, 2013, are order numbers ME392LL/A and ME393LL/A, in black and white, respectively.
Apple Model No:
A1458 (EMC 2604*)
The Model Number (external) is unique to this model.*Please note that the EMC number is not externally listed on this model.
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Model Number, the
EMC Number, and the
Model Identifier.
Pre-Installed OS:
Maximum OS:
*With the exception of a couple of minor photography features, this model is fully supported by the last version of iOS 7. It is fully supported by iOS 8 with the notable exception of "Health" functionality. It is supported by iOS 9, but lacks support for major interface features as well as "Transit" functionality. It is supported by the last version of iOS 10, although it does not support the Raise to Wake, Rich Notifications, or Ride-Booking features. It does not support iOS 11 or subsequent versions of the operating system.Also see:
iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad models support iOS 10? Do some models "partially" support iOS 10? Which ones?
Dimensions:
9.50 x 7.31 x 0.37
Avg. Weight:
1.44 lbs. (652 g)
The iPad 4th Gen (held vertically) is 9.50 inches tall, 7.31 inches wide, and 0.37 of an inch deep (241.2 mm x 185.7 mm x 9.4 mm).The iPad 4th Gen version equipped only with Wi-Fi weighs 1.44 pounds (652 g).
Mac Support:
Mac OS X 10.6.8
Windows Support:
Windows XP SP2/Vista/7
If syncing with iTunes is desired, Apple notes that Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later and iTunes is required to use this iPad with a Mac. To sync this iPad with a PC, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later is required as well as iTunes.
Audio Support:
Apple reports that the iPad 4th Gen models support "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV."
Photo Support:
Video Support:
Apple reports that the iPad 4th Gen models support "H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and . 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 per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and . Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format."
Incl. Accessories:
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Original Price:
US$499-US$699*
Est. Current Retail:
US$250-US$350
*There originally were three configurations of the iPad 4th Gen (Wi-Fi Only). These configurations include 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB of storage -- in both white or black -- and sold for US$499, US$599, and US$699, respectively. The 128 GB configuration, also offered in white or black, sold for US$799. The final 16 GB configuration was sold in white or black for US$399.Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).Photo Credit: Apple, Inc.
Global original prices for the iPad 4th Gen (Wi-Fi Only) in 34 different countries an organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
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Original Prices - North
& South America
C$499, C$599, C$699, C$799
R$1.749, R$1.999, R$2.249
MXN $7599, $9098, $10,599, $12,099
United States:
US$499-US$699*
Original Prices - Europe
&499, &599, &699, &799
&499, &599, &699, &799
DKK 3,999, 4,699, 5,399, 6,099
&509, &609, &709, &815
&509, &609, &714, &814
&499, &599, &699, &799
&509, &609, &709, &809
&499, &599, &699, &799
Luxembourg:
&474,26, &569,30, &664,34, &759,38
Netherlands:
&499, &599, &699, &805
NOK 3.890, 4.590, 5.290, 5.990
&509, &609, &709, &809
&499, &599, &699, &799
SEK 4.495, 5.295, 6.095, 6.895
Switzerland:
CHF 559, 659, 759, 859
United Kingdom:
&399, &479, &559, &639
Original Prices - Asia
RMB 3,688, 4,488, 5,288, 6,088
Hong Kong:
HK$3,888, HK$4,688, HK$5,488, HK$6,288
Rs 31,900, 37,900, 43,900
Indonesia:
&42,800, &50,800, &58,800, &66,800
KRW 620,000, 740,000, 860,000, 980,000
RM 1,499, 1,799, 2,099, 2,399
The Philippines:
PHP 23,990, 28,990, 33,990, 38,990
Singapore:
S$658, S$788, S$918, S$1048
NT$15,900, NT$18,800, NT$21,900, NT$24,900
THB 16,500, 19,500, 22,500, 25,500
VND 10,399,000, 12,399,000, 14,699,000, 16,999,000
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
Australia:
A$539, A$649, A$759, A$869
New Zealand:
NZ$729, NZ$879, NZ$1029, NZ$1179
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Initially AirDrop allowed you to share files between two Macs or . Now, AirDrop allows you to share files and information between Mac and iOS devices. It is a device-to-device transfer that works even when the devices don’t have internet access, although Wi-Fi and Bluetooth have to be turned on. This includes sharing photos, videos, music, iWork documents, notes, contacts, links, directions and location data. Many third-party iOS apps like , , , , and
support AirDrop. Apple just added support to . When receiving a file, the recipient receives a notification, allowing them to download the file.
In order to take advantage of AirDrop there are certain hardware and software requirements that you need to have in order for this to work:
Use AirDrop between iOS device to iOS device: has to be running at least iOS 7 and has to have a Lightning connector
Use AirDrop between iOS device and Mac: the iOS device has to be running iOS 8 and has to have a Lightning connector. the Mac needs to be running OS X Yosemite and needs to be a 2012 or newer iMac, 2012 or newer MacBook Air, 2012 or newer MacBook Pro, 2012 or newer Mac Mini or Late 2013 Mac Pro
AirDrop between Mac and Mac: needs to be an early 2009 iMac or newer, late 2008 or newer MacBook (except for the white late 2008 model), late 2010 or newer MacBook Air, late 2008 or newer MacBook Pro (except for the late 43; model), mid 2010 or newer Mac Mini, and early 2009 with AirPort Extreme Card or mid 2010 or newer Mac Pro
Once you have met compatible hardware and software requirements, the devices do have to have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on, even though it works without internet access. Now we can start to use AirDrop.
Sharing files using AirDrop between iOS devices hasn’t changed since it was first introduced. For our how-to on how to use AirDrop to share files between iOS devices, visit our guide .
Using AirDrop between iOS devices and Macs is a new feature that came out with
and . First we will discuss how to use AirDrop from the iOS device to the Mac, and then we will discuss how to use AirDrop from the Mac to the iOS device.
On the iOS device, you first need to make sure that AirDrop is turned on via . Tapping on AirDrop allows you to turn it off, only use AirDrop with people in your contacts, or allows everyone in the nearby vicinity to share items via AirDrop.
On the Mac, you first need to make sure that AirDrop is turned on by opening up Finder and then selecting AirDrop. Just like on the iOS device, you have the option to turn off AirDrop, only use AirDrop with people in your contacts, or allows everyone in the nearby vicinity to share items via AirDrop. In order for the iOS device to appear listed, the device does have to be unlocked.
In this example we will share a website from an iOS device to the Mac via AirDrop. Tap on the Share icon, the one with the square and the arrow sticking up. When you do that, you will see the options you have available to share the website. The first option listed is for AirDrop. It does take a couple of seconds for the information about AirDrop to change to the people and devices that are available to AirDrop.
When you press on the person you want to AirDrop the item with, a blue circle appears around their picture and the word Sent appears in blue below their name. On the computer, the person receives a notification in Notification Center alerting them they are receiving an item. It shows them who sent it, as well as a tiny thumbnail preview of what it is that was sent. Even though there is an Open button to press that is displayed temporarily. Depending on what the item is the computer either automatically opens it, or downloads the item and puts it in the Downloads folder such as for pictures and documents.
Now that we have shared an item using AirDrop from the iOS device to the Mac, let’s discuss the other direction, sharing an item using AirDrop from the Mac to the iOS device. There are several different methods to do this.
The first two methods to AirDrop from the Mac to the iOS device involves using Finder. Find the file you want to share in Finder. The first method involves doing a right click on the item. Then you are going to select Share from the menu and choose AirDrop.
When you press on the person you want to AirDrop the item with, the word Sent appears below their name. On the iOS device’s lock screen , the person receives a notification alerting them they are receiving an item. It shows them who sent it, as well as a tiny thumbnail preview of what it is that was sent. The iOS device automatically opens the picture and saves it to the Photos app.
The other method using Finder to AirDrop an item from the Mac to the iOS device requires having two Finder windows open. One containing the item you want to share via AirDrop, and the other having AirDrop selected in the left hand sidebar. Then you are going to drag and drop the file on top of device you want to share it to. When you do that on the computer the word Waiting appears where it used to list what type of device it is.
On the iOS device’s home screen, the person receives a notification alerting them they are receiving an item and it tells them what type of item they are receiving. There is a progress circle that fills in blue and when it is done the check mark in the center turns blue and it quickly opens the item.
The final way to send files via AirDrop from the Mac to the iOS device involves using apps. A lot of the apps on the Mac such as, Safari, Contacts, Notes, Maps, Preview, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote have the Share button, the one with the square and the arrow sticking up.
When you press the Share button, you have the option to AirDrop it.
When you do so, you will get notifications on the iOS device just like in the previous example. For example if you are sharing via AirDrop an iWork file, and the recipient does not have iWork on the iOS device, there is a prompt which allows you to choose which app on the device that is compatible to open up that file.
Now that we have shared an item using AirDrop from the Mac to the iOS device and from the iOS device to the Mac, let’s discuss how to AirDrop between Mac and Mac.
When you are using AirDrop on Macs that are from 2012 or newer and both running Yosemite, they are using BT LE and peer-to-peer Wi-Fi. It works the same method as using AirDrop to share from a Mac to an iOS device. The only thing different is that the recipient does have to have Finder open, with AirDrop selected on the left hand side. When the recipient receives a file via AirDrop they have the option to Save and Open, Decline or just Save the file.
If you are using AirDrop between a Mac that is from 2012 or newer and an older Mac the set up process is slightly different. This is because on the older machines, AirDrop runs off of Bonjour and personal area networking.
First you want to be on the newer Mac that is running Yosemite and have Finder open with AirDrop selected on the left hand side. Then you are going to click on Don’t see who you’re looking for, down on the bottom in blue.
Then press on Search for an Older Mac. Meanwhile on the older Mac, open up Finder and select AirDrop on the left hand side bar. Then automatically the older Mac appears available to AirDrop.
Then to share files with the older Mac works in the exact same method. While using AirDrop to the older Macs, the post 2012- Macs and iOS devices won’t display as being to AirDrop. When you want to switch devices you want to share items to press Cancel down in the bottom on the right.
That is how you AirDrop between iOS devices and Macs and from Mac to Macs.
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