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iPad 3

Understanding the Apple iPad 3 (3rd Generation) The Apple iPad 3, officially marketed at its 2012 launch as "The new iPad," represents a pivotal hardware milestone in the evolution of iOS tablets. As the first 9.7 inch iPad to feature a high density Retina display with a resolution of 2048x1536 pixels at 264 ppi, the iPad 3 set a new standard for tablet visual clarity. Driven by the dual core Apple A5X system on chip with quad core graphics, this model required a massive 11,560 mAh internal battery and a slightly thicker aluminum enclosure than its predecessor, the iPad 2. Crucially for techn…