How has the iPad 3 years

It's been three years since the first iPad appeared on store shelves. In his success, no one believed, and hated him, if not all, then most. Surprisingly now read the statements of experts and analysts at the time. Here are a few, perhaps, the most interesting:

Anthony Ha (Anthony Ha) from VentureBeat:

"Tablet computers are not to become The Next Big Thing. Apple introduced an interesting product, useful for web surfing, reading books and watching videos. However, the high price of iPad probably will scare buyers away from you rather than the other way around "

(4 January 2010)

Valve Jeremy (Jeremy A. Kaplan) from Fox News:

"The company, once the glory of a revolutionary approach, no longer able to make a revolution in technology. It seems, Apple has lost its charisma and desire for innovation "

(28 January 2010)

Lauderbek Jim (Jim Louderback) from The Huffington Post:

"I am convinced that the best tablet on the market will be the Motorola XOOM, but not the iPad»

(6 January 2011)

Finally, the opinion Bill Gates a new Apple product:

"This is a good reader, but there is nothing in the iPad, so I said:« Microsoft need to do as well! ""

Who would not say that, but for three years and his Apple iPad was able not only to change the idea of ​​tablet PCs, but also undermine the PC market. For a long time the American company remained on horseback, leaving the competition far behind. Although in 2012-2013, other manufacturers significantly tightened, that does not make iPad less desirable to buyers. As you know, 22 of October held a formal event at which Apple will introduce a new line of iPad and iPad mini. I think now is the time to remember how it all began and what came "apple" tablets.

iPad original

The first iPad was a pilot for Apple and, at the same time, a revolutionary device. The idea of ​​the release of the tablet Steve Jobs had dreamed for a long time, but it was a big risk for the company. Kupertinovtsy feared that the gadget does not find a buyer, and will be a failure in the history of Apple. But stepping over all doubts, January 27, 2010 Jobs revealed to the world the first iPad at a presentation in San Francisco. As a result, the gadget is swept from the shelves a few days with his eyes closed on the puny processor, lack of camera and defects iOS.

iPad 2

In the wake of the success of the first Apple model properly "worked on the mistakes", released iPad 2. The tablet does not become a revolution, like its predecessor, but it has made a huge step forward. It turned out a lot thinner and lighter than the first iPad, but can also boast of two cameras. novelty heart served as a dual-core processor A5, on the head of a superior old A4. Despite his advanced age, iPad 2 is still considered the most massive in the US "apple" tablet.

iPad 3

iPad 3 or as it is called Apple, The New iPad, it was presented March 7, 2012. This name plate was not easy - it is not just a continuation of a family of "apple" tablets, and its complete rethink. The gadget has recovered to arrive at a more capacious battery and A5X processor with quad-core graphics. In fact, all these improvements are related to the major new tablet - gorgeous Retina-display. A record for the time resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels just amazing. However, to enjoy the novelty had long users. Only six months after the issue did not come for The New iPad fourth generation tablet.

iPad 4

October 23, 2012 absolutely unexpectedly Apple introduced the iPad with Retina display - so named kupertinovtsy novelty. In general, it is the same iPad 3 with minor modifications that can be counted on the fingers. Firstly, the plate has got compact lightning-connector, freed from the usual 30-pin connector. Second, I get a powerful processor A6X, which allows you to enjoy the games in high definition without lags and brakes, as it was in the predecessor. Yes, here's all the major changes that have touched the iPad 3. However, along with the iPad 4, Apple announced a completely new device - iPad Mini.

iPad mini

iPad mini - Apple is the first swallow in the budget tablet market. The company first went to the decrease in screen size from 9.7 to 7.9 and a novelty clothed in black matte body, like the iPhone 5. Users liking such a metamorphosis, and many prefer it to the compact iPad mini, rather than its "older" brother. However, Apple was early to rest on our laurels: technical gadget falls short of the Google Nexus 7, and the price compared to the competition, was not mini. The main novelties are criticized for lack of Retina-display and a lack of RAM. But it is rumored that we will see in the second-generation iPad mini, which is present on 22 October.

What's next?

Next week we find out what's new in store for us Apple. Apparently, the key figures at the upcoming presentation will iPad 5 and iPad mini 2. According to rumors, full-sized tablet will be much more compact than its predecessor, and will receive a narrow frame on the lateral side of the screen on iPad mini style. Gadget significantly lose weight and acquire a sensational sensor Touch ID. Regarding iPad mini 2, it receives Retina-display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and A6X quad graphics processor is now set in iPad 4. I think news will keep the traditions established in the first models, and at the same time bring something of their own. However, whether to wait for them a new revolution or it will be just the next step in the development of tablets?